GRAZING TO LET IN MEIRIONYDD
ON THE INSTRUCTION OF MR DAVID AND MS SOPHIE LUARD
A 30 hectare (74 acre) mixed grassland and wood pasture holding available to let as a whole.
To be let by tender, commencing on 14th May 2020 Land at Erw Goed, Arthog, Dolgellau
Tenders to be submitted to:
Balfours LLP, New Windsor House, Oxon Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY3 5HJ
By no later than noon, on Monday 4th May 2020
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Introduction
Land at Arthog extends to approximately 74 acres, currently registered organic with Organic Farmers and Growers, of mixed grassland and woodland outside of the village of Arthog, Dolgellau. Balfours LLP are instructed to offer the farm for an initial letting on a Farm Business Tenancy. A location plan is enclosed at Annex A.
The land is offered as a whole. A plan of the land can be found at Annex B.
Description of the Holding
The Land
The Land at Arthog comprises grassland, currently registered as organic, extending to approximately 12.14 hectares (30 acres) and open woodland/ wood pasture extending to approximately 17.8 hectares (44 acres). The holding is within a single block, with access from the public highway along a track.
The boundary walls/ fences are considered stock proof with internal parcels separated, in part, with stone walls.
There is a redundant stone building on the holding.
The land is currently certified as organic with Organic Farmers and Growers. If the graziers do not want to continue to keep it registered then we need to be aware of this by inserting something on the tender form saying whether the tenderer intends to keep it registered for organic purposes.
General photographs of the land are at Annex C.
Services
Water
A piped mains water supply will be provided to a trough. The grazier will pay for the water consumed through a new meter at current Dwr Cymru rates.
Farm Business Tenancy Agreement
General
The land will be offered on a Farm Business Tenancy under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995.
Term
The initial term will commence on 14th May 2020 and terminate on 31st March 2021.
Payments
The rent for the land will be payable upon signature of the agreement.
VAT
There is currently no VAT payable in addition to the rent, however there is a covenant by the Landlord or Tenant to pay any sum which is a taxable supply VAT shall be payable upon the issue of a valid VAT invoice.
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Sporting Rights
The sporting rights, are reserved by the owner.
Timber
The timber is reserved by the owner and the rights to extract and maintain the timber during the term are reserved by the owner.
Stocking Density
Interested parties will be expected to state their intended stocking density.
Entitlements
The land is not let with entitlements for Basic Payment Scheme.
Environmental Schemes
There are no current environmental schemes on the land and the tenant will not enter into any grant loan or subsidy scheme, management agreement or other agreement by which the use or management of the holding is restricted without the landlord’s prior written consent which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Repairs and Management
Repairing obligations are as per the The Agriculture (Model Clauses for Fixed Equipment) (Wales) Regulations 2019. The tenant will not be required to maintain the condition in any better way than it is found at the commencement of the agreement.
The tenant will be required to insure to a level of cover not less that £5,000,000 (five million pounds) against liability to third parties for loss or damage arising in relation to the holding through an insurance company approved by the landlords.
Tidiness
The grazier will be expected to keep the holding tidy at all times. Leaving rubbish such as string and plastic lying around will not be acceptable.
Stockmanship and good husbandry
A high level of stockmanship and welfare will be expected and any fallen stock should be removed without delay.
Grassland Management
A high level of grassland management will be expected. Care must be taken to avoid over or under grazing or allowing the land to become poached.
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves, Easements and Restrictions
The property is let subject to all of the existing public rights of way, wayleaves, easements and restrictions, payments for which are reserved to the owner.
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Local Authority
The local authority is Gwynedd Council. Part of the land is within the Snowdonia National Park Authority.
Viewing Days
Interested parties may view the land unaccompanied, at their own risk, with a copy of these particulars.
Contact
For all enquiries please contact the owners’ agent, on 01743 241 181, or at:
Balfours LLP New Windsor House Oxon Business Park Shrewsbury SY3 5HJ [email protected]
The tender documentation can be found at Annex D, for further information please contact the owners’ Agents.
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Annex A – Location Plan
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Annex B – Farm Plan
Annex C – Photographs
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Annex D – Tender Documents
Land at Arthog Tender Conditions
1. Tenders must be received at the Agent’s office, Balfours LLP, New Windsor House, Oxon Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 5HJ, NO LATER THAN 12:00 Noon on Monday 4th May 2020. The envelope must be sealed, marked Arthog Tender for the attention of Frances Steer, and must be submitted on the attached Tender Form. 2. The tender must be clearly written in figures and words showing a per annum rental figure. Tenders submitted by reference to £ per acre will not be accepted, and no bids submitted with reference to another bid will be acceptable. Escalating bids will also be unacceptable (i.e. £1 higher than the highest other tender received). 3. All applicants must print their full name and address, and give a daytime telephone number, mobile number, and email address if applicable. 4. Tenders should include three references, including an accountant, trade reference, and personal referee. These will not be taken up until a short list has been selected. 5. With your tender please include details of your current farming system, including if the organic status will be maintained, trading history, and how you would utilise and manage the land at Arthog. 6. All applicants will be deemed to have read and understood the full terms of the letting as detailed in the letting particulars. 7. The owner is under no obligation to accept the highest or any tender. 8. The owner will endeavour to prepare a shortlist within two weeks of the tender date and will advise Applicants accordingly. 9. The applicant agrees to allow the landlord to inspect their current farm and carry out financial checks as necessary. 10. The successful applicant will be required to sign the Licence and Tenancy Agreements within five working days of the receipt.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991
These particulars have been prepared in good faith by the agents in March 2020 to give a brief description of the property. Please note that we have not carried out a survey of the property but have relied only upon our own inspection and the Applicants should inspect the property to satisfy themselves of any fact and its suitability for their own purposes.
Accordingly, it is not intended that these particulars should be relied upon as a representation of facts or that they should have any contractual status. Neither the owners nor Balfours LLP have given any authority for anyone to make representation or warranty in respect of the property.
The description of the property in the letting particulars is intended to be a guide only rather than a details, accurate report and inventory.
If there is any particular aspect of the property about which you would like further information, we invite you to discuss this with the Agent, especially before you travel to view the property.
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Tender Form Land at Arthog, Dolgellau
I/We [Full Name(s)]……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Address………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……
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Email Address………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone Number…………………………….…………………. Mobile Number……………………..……….………………….
Hereby tender the Total Annual Rent for Land at Arthog (in words and figures) as Follows:
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I/We attach my/our management proposal.
I/We confirm that I/we have made the necessary inspection of the property and have read, understand and accept the letting particulars, the tender conditions and the terms of the letting.
I/We propose to farm the land as follows (please tick the applicable option):
On an organic basis and comply with OF and G regulations.
On a conventional basis.
My/Our references are:
Accountant Trade Reference Personal
Name
Occupation
Address
Telephone Number
Signed: ...... Date ...... (All applicants to sign)
COMPLETED TENDER TO BE RETURN BY 12 NOON ON MONDAY 4th MAY 2020 TO: BALFOURS LLP, NEW WINDSOR HOUSE, OXON BUSINESS PARK, SHREWSBURY, SY3 5HJ Clearly Marked ‘Tender for Arthog’
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