StephensonsRural

StephensonsRural Chartered Surveyors Auctioneers and Valuers in Yorkshire. Rural Property Specialists since 1871

Our professional services cover the broad range of matters affecting rural property including valuations, sales and lettings advice for property large and small, property management and practical farm management advice. Our association with Stephensons Estate Agents and Boulton & Cooper provides an unrivalled network of 9 offices across the county and our partnership with York Auction Centre and B

oulton Cooper Fine Art gives us access to services and facilities for the sale and valuation of farm machinery, livestock, chattels, furniture and fine art. We are one of Yorkshires leading multi-disciplined professional businesses focusing on rural property.

⭐SFI26 update⭐This week, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published the final SFI26 scheme doc...
19/06/2026

⭐SFI26 update⭐

This week, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published the final SFI26 scheme documents, including the rules, terms and conditions and requirements for all 71 actions.

Key dates and funding details include:

▪️Window 1 opens on 30 June for small farms and farms without an existing ELM revenue agreement, with up to £60 million available

▪️Any unallocated funding will be carried into Window 2

▪️Window 2 is expected to open to all farmers and land managers in September

Defra is also developing new functionality for those with expiring Mid Tier, HLS or SFI23 agreements, allowing them to apply for affected land before the current agreement ends. This is expected to be available in September.

As each farm business can have only one SFI26 agreement, applicants should consider carefully which window is best for them.

To discuss your application and when to apply, please get in touch with Lizzy Elgie or Chris Muir.👇🏽

☎️01904 489 731
📧[email protected]
📧[email protected]

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainable-farming-incentive-2026-sfi26/sfi26-actions-print-version

Lights, camera, action!A little peek behind the scenes from a day of filming with the StephensonsRural team at the delig...
16/06/2026

Lights, camera, action!

A little peek behind the scenes from a day of filming with the StephensonsRural team at the delightful Sandburn Hall and Tykes Restaurant

We spent the day hearing from colleagues across the business and capturing their knowledge and experience on camera, from farming agreements and tax to grant schemes, infrastructure and routes into a career in rural surveying.

A productive day, with plenty of useful conversations captured - watch this space!

Thank you to Allan Scott Commercial.

11/06/2026

⭐FOR SALE 117.29 acres of arable land, Church Fenton ⭐

Located between the villages of Church Fenton and Biggin with good road access to the A63 to Selby, the A64 to York and the A1.

This land is offered for sale as a whole or across 5 lots extending in total to 117.29 acres (47.47 hectares) of agricultural land.

Find out more and download a detailed brochure 👇🏽

https://www.stephenson.co.uk/properties/oxmoor-lane-church-fenton

Get in touch for more information and to arrange a viewing 👇🏽

Johnny Cordingley MRICS FAAV
📧[email protected]
☎️ 01904 489 731

Mary Foster MRICS FAAV
📧[email protected]
☎️ 01904 489 731

🚜TIMED ONLINE AUCTION🚜Lilac Farm, Bugthorpe, on instructions from SW Huffington - end of tenancy sale.Includes desirable...
09/06/2026

🚜TIMED ONLINE AUCTION🚜

Lilac Farm, Bugthorpe, on instructions from SW Huffington - end of tenancy sale.

Includes desirable low-hour classic case XL tractors and range of vintage equipment.

- Bidding starts on Friday 19 June at 9.00am and closes on Tuesday 23 June from 11am.

- Viewing is available on Friday 19 June between 9am and 6pm and Saturday 20 June and Sunday 21 June between 9am and 2pm.

Download a brochure 👇🏽

https://www.stephenson.co.uk//uploads/auctions/19-file.pdf

Find out more and join the auction here 👇🏽

https://ylcauctions.co.uk/auctions/info/id/534/Stephensons-Rural-Farm-Sale-On-instruction-from-SW-Huffington-Timed-online-auction

For further enquiries, call 👇🏽

Will Amos York Auction Centre
☎️01904 489731 / 07801 685664
📧 [email protected]

06/06/2026

⚡LAND FOR SALE ⚡

117.29 acres of Grade 2 & 3 Arable Land Oxmoor Lane, Church Fenton, Tadcaster

A productive block of arable land extending to 117.29 acres in total and offered in 5 lots to suit purchasers.

The land benefits from road frontage and is located between the villages of Church Fenton and Biggin with good road access to the A63 to Selby, the A64 to York and the A1.

1️⃣Lot 1 – 20.44 acres of arable land
Guide Price £195,000

2️⃣Lot 2 – 23.18 acres of arable land
Guide Price £220,000

3️⃣Lot 3 – 33.21 acres of arable land
Guide Price £350,000

4️⃣Lot 4 – 8.06 acres of arable land
Guide Price £85,000

5️⃣Lot 5 – 32.40 acres of arable land
Guide Price £340,000

Find out more and download a detailed brochure 👇🏽

https://www.stephenson.co.uk/properties/oxmoor-lane-church-fenton

Get in touch for more information and to arrange a viewing 👇🏽

Johnny Cordingley MRICS FAAV
📧[email protected]
☎️ 01904 489 731

Mary Foster MRICS FAAV
📧[email protected]
☎️ 01904 489 731

05/06/2026

⭐FOR SALE: The Nursery, Dunnington ⭐

A superb rural property with land, on the edge of the village of Dunnington, within easy reach of the City of York.

The property comprises a good-sized detached 3 bedroom bungalow, delightful garden; range of useful outbuildings and grassland, extending in all to 6.04 acres (2.45 hectares) or thereabouts.

The Nursery is an ideal opportunity for those looking for a property with land and outbuildings, offering scope for modernisation and extension (subject to the necessary consents).

Find full information, including a detailed brochure, on our website 👇🏽

https://www.stephenson.co.uk/properties/dunnington-york-34698741

Please get in touch with Henry to find out more and to arrange a viewing. 👇🏽

📧[email protected]
☎️01653 692151
📱07739 983806

📢 SFI 2026 updateFurther guidance from Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on the Sustainable Far...
03/06/2026

📢 SFI 2026 update

Further guidance from Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 scheme (SFI26) has been released.

▪️ Window 1 is expected to open from 30 June 2026 for small farms (between 3ha and 50ha) and farms with no existing Environmental Land Management revenue agreement.

▪️ Window 2 is expected in September 2026 and will be open to all eligible farmers and land managers, although no specific date has been confirmed yet.

▪️ Ahead of the full rollout, the Rural Payments Agency will invite a small number of eligible farmers to apply from around 18 June to test the application service. Those farmers will be contacted directly.

▪️ Near-final scheme information is now available, with final details expected in mid-June. DEFRA has said SFI26 should feel familiar to those who have applied before, although some management specifications have been updated.

If you are considering an application, StephensonsRural can help you review and prepare your options. Please contact Lizzy Elgie or Chris Muir if you would like support.

☎️ 01904 489 731
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

⭐Capital Grants 2026 ⭐We have now received further guidance from Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Def...
29/05/2026

⭐Capital Grants 2026 ⭐

We have now received further guidance from Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on the Capital Grants 2026 offer, which is expected to open for applications in July and carries a confirmed budget of £225 million for 2026.

The categories from the 2025 round remain in place, along with the same funding limits:

▪️Up to £25,000 for the air quality, natural flood management and water quality groups
▪️Up to £35,000 for the boundaries, trees and orchards group

There are some item changes to note. TE6: Tree guard (tube and mesh) has been removed from the 2026 offer and replaced by TE19: Tree guard (narrow weld mesh). There have also been updates to the specifications for tree guard items TE7 and TE8.

With the capital items and payment rates now confirmed, now is the time to start preparing ahead of the July opening.

If you are considering an application, the StephensonsRural team can help you identify suitable items, check eligibility and prepare everything ahead of the application window.

Please contact Chris Muir or Lizzy Elgie if you would like to discuss your plans. 👇🏽

☎️01904 489 731
📧[email protected]
📧[email protected]

⚡FOR SALE - 6.81 Acres Land, Cliffe⚡Offers over £80,0006.81 acres of strategically located arable land located off Turnh...
28/05/2026

⚡FOR SALE - 6.81 Acres Land, Cliffe⚡
Offers over £80,000

6.81 acres of strategically located arable land located off Turnham Lane on the edge of the village of Cliffe.

The land comprises Grade 2 agricultural land forming part of the Newport 1 Soil Association described as sandy and course loamy soils, suitable for growing cereals and root crops.

The land is located 2 miles from the A19 offering excellent routes to York and Selby.

Download a detailed brochure here 👇🏽
https://www.stephenson.co.uk/properties/turnham-lane-cliffe-selby-34694090

Get in touch for more information and to arrange a viewing 👇🏽

Johnny Cordingley MRICS FAAV
📧[email protected]
☎️ 01904 489 731

James Bramley BSc
📧[email protected]
☎️ 01904 489 731

📢FINAL CALL FOR LANDLORDSResidential landlords must provide all tenants with a copy of the Renters’ Rights Act Informati...
27/05/2026

📢FINAL CALL FOR LANDLORDS

Residential landlords must provide all tenants with a copy of the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet no later than 31 May 2026.

The Renters’ Rights Act, which came into force on 1 May 2026, automatically converted all Assured Shorthold Tenancies into Assured Tenancies and introduced new rules for private residential lettings.

The Information Sheet explains how these changes affect each tenant’s agreement and their rights under the new legislation. 👇🏽

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026

You may deliver the Information Sheet digitally (e.g., by email) or in hard copy, but it must be issued on or before 31 May 2026.

If you would like to learn more about how the Renters’ Rights Act might affect you or your property, get in touch with the StephensonsRural team for expert advice and practical support.👇🏽

☎️01904 489731

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