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Expansion up the East Coast
Like the majority of businesses across the UK, our team have been mainly working from home since the Coronavirus pandemic began last spring. After a short time adjusting to our new working...
Diversification into agritourism – OnFarm Podcast
We are delighted to share our episode from the OnFarm podcast. Speaking alongside Douglas Home & Co Chartered Accountants, our Managing Director, David Seed, discusses agritourism, diversification and the predicted staycation boom....
Ringing the changes in the Private Rented Sector
There have been many changes in the private rented sector over the last few years. Our property department manage multiple properties across the country; therefore, they have a clear understanding of what...
Relinquishment and Assignation Legislation for Tenant Farmers
The highly anticipated Relinquishment and Assignation Legislation from the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 finally came into force on the 28th February 2021. After five years of waiting for the legislation to...
Top tips for your property portfolio
Property management has definitely seen its fair share of challenges since the covid-19 pandemic began. Over the past 12 months property owners have had to stay on the ball as restrictions that...
2021 – The year of the staycation boom?
Following the first coronavirus lockdown, it was predicted that staycations would increase in the summer of 2020. There was a rise of Brits holidaying at home, but it is thought that 2021...
SBC Local Development Plan – Time is running out to submit a representation!
The Scottish Borders Council released their Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP) in November and are welcoming representations until the 25th of January. This document sets out land use proposals and planning policies...
New Year, New Opportunities
The team at FBR Seed pride themselves in helping rural clients to make the most of every business opportunity. As we enter a new year, despite the incredibly difficult challenges we faced...
Property Guidance During The 2021 Lockdown
As we enter 2021, we have also entered a new lockdown across the UK due to the covid-19 pandemic. After a challenging few months with multiple restriction changes, our team are in...