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    mfg Solicitors advises farmers on how to benefit from land sales

    Matthew TiltBy Matthew TiltSeptember 8, 20232 Mins Read
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    Landowners could be able to take advantage of significant financial windfalls if the value of land increases in the future, even if they have already sold it on.

    Rural affairs law firm, mfg Solicitors, has said that it is dealing with an upturn in overage agreements, in which the seller can share in value increases following the sale.

    Emily Regimbeau, an advisor for the firm, said that these agreements could bring a variety of benefits to landowners, but advised them to seek legal guidance.

    She said: “Overage can be used where land is being sold and when there’s a likelihood that its value will increase, usually due to planning permission being granted or a development taking place.

    “A landowner may be selling land which has been valued as agricultural and may not be in a position to apply for planning permission or carry out development themselves, but would still like to benefit from any increase in the value as a result of permission being granted or further development.

    “In this situation, a seller could sell the land subject to overage obligations which would require a buyer to make additional payments, representing a percentage of the increase in value as a result of planning permission being granted.”

    Ms Regimbeau added there were a number of key considerations for landowners before entering into an agreement.

    “Although overage agreements can financially benefit a landowner, they are complex documents which may require extensive negotiation between a buyer and seller and both parties will incur costs in preparing the agreement, so if there is no likelihood of planning permission ever being granted, it may not be worthwhile going to the expense of entering an overage agreement.

    “Other considerations include any impact on the sale price as a buyer may not be prepared to pay as much for land which is subject to an overage agreement.

    “Those selling land must also consider how long the agreement will last, as it cannot go on indefinitely and how the overage will be calculated. This will usually be by reference to percentage of the increase in the value of land.

    “Overall, an overage agreement can be a good option for some sellers, but there are multiple considerations to make before entering into one. It’s vital to seek legal advice at the outset.”

    For more information go to www.mfgsolicitors.com

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    Machinery editor for Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer. Matt has worked as an agricultural machinery journalist for five years, following time spent in his family’s Worcestershire contracting business. When he’s not driving or writing about the latest farm equipment, he can be found in his local cinema, or with his headphones in, reading a good book.

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