Is it better to sell my farmland as a whole or in several plots?

While some buyers seek out large block sizes that offer economies of scale, such buyers are fewer in number and so sale times may be longer. Strategic lotting of farmland for sale can attract more potential buyers, more competition and a higher gross return. Small acreages also tend to sell for a higher price per acre than larger ones.

What is the best time of year to sell farmland?

It is often thought that spring or early summer, when the land presents at its best, is the ideal time to market farmland. However, other considerations to take into account include planting and cropping schedules where applicable, plus how the timing of any sale will fit in with your own financial circumstances.

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The Farmland Market Right Now

There are 543 farmland listings on the market across the UK right now, asking £574,256 on average (£9,907 per acre). The average farmland listing has been on the market 115 days, and 19 arrived in the last week.

543

Farmland listings right now

£574k

Average asking price

£9,907

Average price per acre

115

Average days on market

£283k

Median asking price

30,796

Acres on the market

59.7

Average parcel (acres)

19

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Live figures from farmland currently listed on LandSale.

How It Works

One quick form with your property details, our team assesses it and recommends the best route for you. You are in control the whole time and we simply give you the best options with our understanding of the active market.

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Tell Us About Your Property

Some quick details about your property in the form below, what it is and where it is, as well as the size and what matters most to you.

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We Assess It and Recommend the Strongest Route

We consider your property against live demand and active market competition and recommend one of three paths.

Open Market

We suggest up to three hand-picked specialist agencies that deal with your type of property in that area.

Secure Auction

Certainty and speed: around 28 days to completion, no seller fees.

Off-Market

Direct introduction to developers, who are often willing to pay more for the right property.

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We Introduce the Right Partner

You hear back within 48 hours. If a route isn’t right for you, we work with you to get the best outcome.

Tell Us About Your Farmland

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Farmland is one of the essential raw materials of the farming industry. It is needed by every farm, whether arable, livestock or mixed. As such the market when selling bare farmland is generally more predictable than it is for a farm with a house and business attached. For any given land holding it will often be clear what the market is like, what it is likely to be worth, and who the most likely buyers are. When selling bare farmland potential buyers include farms and estates looking to expand, non-farming buyers and investors, institutional buyers and property developers in some cases. However, in every case it is the land’s use as farmland that underwrites both the demand for it and its intrinsic value.

When selling bare farmland, it is by no means unusual that a farming neighbour (or neighbours) will be waiting in the wings. In the first instance it is advisable to take expert advice from a local agent or consultant on what the local market for your land is like, and whether an open market sale or auction would be a way to test that market. If your land has potential for sale to an investor, developer or other non-farming buyer then it could benefit from exposure to the wider market. This might be by national open market sale, auction or a direct off-market approach to a known buyer.

What Matters to Buyers of Farmland

Land type and quality. Including official classification, yield history where applicable and other issues such as water supplies and watercourses, drainage and flood risk
Boundaries and access. Whether the boundaries are properly registered, clearly defined and well fenced or hedged. What access the land offers both internally via tracks and onto public roads
Restrictions and encumbrances. Whether any part may be subject to a lease or licence, restrictive covenant, environmental designation, planning restriction, overage clause or similar

Recently Listed Farmland on LandSale

A small sample of what buyers are currently viewing on LandSale, and the market your property would compete against. Some are wider properties that include farmland.