Our client was a highly experienced developer, with many successful, large projects across the country, as well being a long-standing owner of a farm with outstanding environmental credentials. However, being in his late-60s and needing to release funds for family purposes, as well as the planning process for 150 new homes on a corner of […]
This summer has seen large parts of the UK gripped by drought, while the past two winters brought record-breaking rainfall and widespread flooding — particularly across the North.
Diversification offers more than just extra revenue; it can be a buffer against uncertainty, helping farming families build stability and protect what they’ve worked so hard for.
As the visitor season winds down and the last summer bookings fade, autumn presents estate owners with a valuable window: a chance to take stock, plan ahead, and invest in the long-term health of their properties and businesses.
Despite strong industry reputations, multiple income streams, and family support, other lenders were reluctant to finance their plans due to the equestrian property’s small acreage. With planning permission already in place and foundations laid, they turned to UK Agricultural Finance.
With a legacy rooted in award-winning sheep farming and a new generation steering the business toward farm diversification, the family needed a bespoke solution. Our loan enabled them to restructure, repay debt, and plan a sustainable future - smoothing the way for their generational transition.
With family life pulling him south and a strong desire to see the estate reach its full potential, the borrower needed a refinancing solution that would consolidate existing debt and fund final enhancements—including environmental groundwork and renewable energy planning.
At UK Agricultural Finance, we understand that farming is not just a business—it’s a way of life, deeply rooted in family and legacy. Inheritance should be a moment of continuity—a chance to preserve a family legacy. But for many farming families, it can also bring decades of unresolved tensions and financial uncertainty. At UK Agricultural Finance, we specialise in helping families move beyond these challenges with practical, structured solutions that secure the future of their land and business.
This blog explores what sustainable beef farming involves and how tailored finance can help bring these improvements within reach.
Whether you're looking to diversify, improve cash flow, or future-proof your business, converting redundant farm buildings could be the key. At UK Agricultural Finance, we specialise in funding these kinds of property developments—and we're here to help you get started.
As someone who works closely with farmers across Cornwall and the wider South West, I see first-hand the need to back British farmers ...
