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At Robinson & Hall, we acknowledge the many advantages that Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers, including its rapid transformation of how businesses operate and how individuals make important decisions. From providing faster access to information and increased accuracy to improving customer experience and cost efficiency, AI has undoubtedly brought significant benefits. However, we also believe that…

On 24th February, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs published an eagerly awaited update into rural grants and payments in 2026. One part of this was the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), for which applications will open on 17th March 2026. The Fund will cover three themes, and businesses are able to…

In January 2026 the Government launched the Warm Homes Plan as part of its ongoing objective to achieve net zero. The aim is to reduce UK energy bills and carbon emissions across the country. As a result, landlords will be required to improve the efficiency of their investment properties to a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)…

Here at Robinson & Hall Auctions, we’re thrilled with how 2025 played out. We achieved an average success rate of 85%, significantly ahead of the industry average of 67.6%, making us one of the most consistently reliable auctioneers in the country in terms of sale rates against lots offered. Over the year, we offered 194 lots. We successfully sold 165, giving our…

No two projects are alike, and the relative freedom of design and differing construction methods makes for many options and choices. The following guide has been designed to illustrate the general process in the run up to construction and the requirement for suitable drawings and technical expertise. It is always important to take professional advice,…

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) replaced the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) with delinked payments in 2024. This month, following the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’ (Defra) Spending Review 2025, they announced significant reductions in delinked payments for 2026 and 2027. Defra advises that the “reductions continue to enable more investment in environmental schemes…

New information was released about the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026 at the National Farmers Union conference this week. It was announced that there will be two windows for applications later this year. The first will open in June 2026, for those defined as small holdings and those without existing Environmental Land Management (ELM) agreements….

Since its establishment in 1882, Robinson & Hall has grown to provide a diverse range of land and property services. With offices in Bedford and Buckingham, they primarily serve the East of England, though some projects extend beyond this region. A range of services offered Their unique portfolio of services enables them to support a…

‘Dilapidations’ is a specific area of law relating to breaches of a tenant’s lease obligations or covenants. A claim due to dilapidations can be made against a tenant by the landlord during or towards the end of a lease, or even after the lease has ended. The landlord’s claim is made by means of a…

Rachel Reeves had previously announced in the October 2024 Budget that the full Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief band for assets qualifying for Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) would be capped at £1 million per individual from 6th April 2026. It was later announced in the November 2025 Budget that this would…