Farms and land market update – Strong start to 2025 and confidence in the farms and land market remains

George Alder MRICS FAAV, Partner and Head of Stags Farm Agency, discusses the farms and land market and what will the rest of 2025 bring.

So far this year there has been a clear mood of confidence in the market for farms and land, particularly from farmer buyers. Stags Farm Agency have completed on a number of commercial farms and land sales.
 

Farms recently sold:

Higher Greenway Estate, Kingswear, South Devon

250 acres of bare land with two cottages. Sold off a guide price of £2,840,000 to investors from the Midlands.

Yarmleigh Farm, Crediton, Mid Devon

Commercial dairy farm with two dwellings and 220 acres.  Sold to a farming family off a guide price of £2,750,000.
 

Land recently sold:

Land near Bude, North Cornwall

109 acres of productive level land suitable for mixed cropping.  Sold to a farming business off a guide price of £1,335,000.

Land and buildings near Tavistock, West Devon

92 acres of productive grassland with buildings.  Sold at auction in excess of £1,000,000 to a farming family.

What has been noticeable from recent sales, is that farmers in many cases have been the strongest bidders, investing for the future.  Opportunities to purchase quality land in the right location continue to be limited and many farmers consider increasing land acreage to increase production, is a good way to provide longer term income security.  For those considering selling or buying farms or land there are a number of reasons to be optimistic about the market currently. 

Why the farms and land market is looking strong:

• The Bank of England base rate has been reduced and there are further predictions that this may fall further.

• Outside economic influences are volatile and land is seen as remaining a secure asset which many feel would be a sensible investment for the future.

• Those buyers with rollover funds continue to favour land and farm purchases.

• Demand to use land for non-agricultural uses, ranging from photovoltaic power station (PV farm), battery storage, storage yards, and biodiversity to offset, is increasing the demand for land.

For 2025, the Stags farm agency team expect the market to remain positive, with farms and land as a safe, long-term investment and opportunity to increase output.

For those considering a purchase, or wanting to know the value of their farm or land, Stags Farm Agency are always pleased to help: [email protected]  |  01392 680059

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