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The Localism Act of 2011 focussed on giving power back to the people and enabling them the opportunity to influence their surroundings and have their voices heard. For the sceptical ones, it was a power move by the Government that wouldn’t last. In December 2025, the Government announced the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which is…

Following the decline of the Basic Payment Scheme and the tail off of delinked payments, the topic of farming subsidies is on everybody’s lips. A sudden halt in acceptance of Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) applications in 2025 proved a considerable challenge for farmers across the nation, and the grey cloud over the future of Countryside…

New Starters We have welcomed three new starters since our last newsletter. New Starters We have welcomed three new starters since our last newsletter. Emma Ilsley joined us as Assistant Rural Surveyor in September 2025. She has worked in various roles prior, including working on a rural estate where she got involved with tractor work,…

What a change I’ve seen in 40 years! I have had the pleasure of working in and around Bedford throughout that period with two local firms. On my second day in full time work, I was given the task of measuring stockpiles of gravel and sand at a pit in Wyboston. Now, that pit is…

This year saw  our new Robinson & Hall Auctions website reach its one-year anniversary in October 2025. The website was a culmination of a year-long project which started with us looking from a critical viewpoint and asking who we were trying to appeal and offer a service to? Our conclusion to those initial questions was…

It can be a very traumatic and stressful experience if your property has been affected by the inclement weather or you have experienced an unfortunate fire. For any significant claim following a fire, flood or structural damage, your insurance company will appoint a loss adjuster and their own surveyors to investigate the details of the…

The Renters’ Rights Bill achieved Royal Assent on 27th October 2025. This is a significant step in the Government’s ongoing reforms to the private rental sector. The next phase involves the phased introduction of the Bill’s provisions, with most changes proposed to take effect on 1st May 2026. Additional measures are expected to come into…

Successful commercial rentals start with an understanding of the market and an effective strategy when it comes to putting your property on the market to let. If you are a landlord who wants to let their commercial property, whether it’s a warehouse, storage unit, office space or retail unit, you would need to consider the…

Now is a perfect time to remind ourselves of the simple steps we can take to protect properties and avoid unnecessary expense. Roof repairs Undertaking small roof maintenance jobs in a timely manner (such as refixing loose tiles which might, if unattended, be dislodged by heavy winds) can prevent leaks and damp that can cause…

The economics of many farm businesses have over recent times encouraged many diversifications. At Robinson & Hall, our team of surveyors and planners has seen a vast array of diversification, but all have required careful coordination and planning. There are prior approval processes for reuse of agricultural buildings which ought to allow a simple approval…