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The Renters’ Rights Act: What farmers and rural landlords need to know

If you let out farm cottages, staff accommodation, or any residential property, the Renters’ Rights Act is now law and it's not a small tweak. Coming into force on 1st May 2026, it represents the most significant change to residential renting in England for more than three decades.…


The Renters’ Rights Changes: Are Landlords Prepared for 1st May?

With 1st May fast approaching, the question for many of our landlords is no longer what is changing, but how they manage the risk.  Every notice must be correct, every deadline must be met, every process must be followed properly.  If not, self-managing landlords risk financial penalties, delays, or being unable to regain possession when needed. This is now specialist, detail driven work that requires consistent professional attention.…


SFI 2026: What does it look like for Lincolnshire farmers?

Defra has published further detail on what to expect from the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in 2026, following recent uncertainty around scheme closures and future access. This update sets out how SFI will work next year, what actions will be available, and how applications will be managed.…


Welcome news for farm businesses in the Lincolnshire Wolds as Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) funding is extended for 3 years

Following last week’s good news that the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme has been extended for a further 3 years, Abi Saunders caught up with local FiPL Project Officer, Steve Scoffin and Richard Langton who chairs the programme’s Local Assessment Panel (LAP) for the Lincolnshire Wolds, to understand the impact on our local National Landscape.…


Environment Secretary announcements at the Oxford Farming Conference

Today at the Oxford Farming Conference, the Environment Secretary made a series of announcements to support farmers in England, with a focus on clarity, partnership and growth. This includes updates on the Sustainable Framing Incentive, and the Farming Roadmap Farming in Protected landscapes (FiPL). …


The new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer for 2026

Today at the Oxford Farming Conference, the Environment Secretary announced the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer will launch this year. It will continue to support sustainable farming in England and help encourage growth.…


Celebrating apprenticeship success with two superstars

Congratulations to Lucy Oliver from Masons Rural and Olivia Marriott from Masons Lettings and Property Management, who have both successfully completed their apprenticeships passing with flying colours and moving into full-time roles with their teams.…


Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier one year extension

It has been announced today that the Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier (CS MT) agreements, which were set to expire on the 31st December 2025, will be offered a one year extension, moving the agreement end date to 31st December 2026.…


Discover exceptional rental properties at Croxby Top Farm, Lincolnshire

A choice of four carefully maintained rental properties at Croxby Top offering a unique and rare opportunity to live in the in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, recently described as alternative to the Cotswolds by The Times.…


Navigating Louth's property landscape this summer

As we enjoy some glorious summer weather in Louth, the local property market remains challenging, but we can report that sound advice on guide prices, our strong digital marketing and maintenance of an up to date database of prospective buyers is producing good level of sales...…


Cereals is heading to Leadenham Estate in Masons 175th year

How fortunate that in Masons 175th anniversary year, the UK's leading technical event for the arable industry, Cereals, is heading to Leadenham Estate in Lincolnshire on 11th and 12th of June and the Mason Rural team will be there. Wiil you? …


Louth property market update for spring 2025

Early spring saw our busiest period since 2021 with a huge number of completions before the new financial year. Demand from buyers is also increasing with requests for viewings up after Easter, as mortgage fixed rates begin to fall...…


Louth to commemorate 80th Anniversary of VE Day with Royal British Legion

At Masons, we are delighted to support the Royal British Legion in Louth, who at very short notice, have organised a series of events to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8th May 2025. Here's what you can look forward to on the day starting with celebrations right outside our office in Cornmarket. …


Renters’ Rights Bill: The Impact 

The Renters’ Rights Bill is now a familiar topic of conversation for letting agents across England. Reform of the Private Rented Sector has been on the political to-do list since 2019, and now, with Labour’s majority in government, we will see it become a reality. …


Grid Reformation and Clean Power 2030 in Lincolnshire

If you're a landowner in Lincolnshire, who has been approached by different renewable energy providers and grid operators recently looking for land for power lines, substations and generation sites such as solar, battery, wind, and storage facilities, we're here to help...…


Defra funding for Lincolnshire farmers update

In a challenging and uncertain time for agriculture, Abi Saunders shares the latest on funding for farmers in Lincolnshire. Read the latest on grants, agreements and opportunities, and have a conversation around what options could benefit your business.…


Arable land grazing availability in and around Lincolnshire

As an arable or pasture farmer you may have permanent pasture, temporary leys, cover crops or land entered into stewardship or SFI schemes that could benefit from some grazing over the winter or summer months to promote fresh growth and benefit soil health.…


Abi’s take on the Autumn Budget

Many will now be aware of the changes in inheritance taxation and the increased cost of farm labour planned to be implemented. As the industry continues to learn more about what these reforms to agricultural businesses look like, Abi Saunders considers some of the other changes implemented which may also impact your farm business cash flow. …


SFI option focus for Lincolnshire farmers

The new Extended SFI offer for 2024 has been open for a few months now, with people at varying rates moving through the expression of interest stage and going on to being accepted for the scheme. …


The Height of Summer Success

The good weather finally arrived in mid-July and with it a significant number of amazing properties coming on the market with us in Louth and the most beautiful villages of the Lincolnshire Wolds.…


Escape the 9 to 5 and find your work-life oasis in the Lincolnshire Wolds

Are you yearning for a life less ordinary? Do you dream of waking up to stunning countryside views and escaping the daily grind? This exceptional five-bedroom property, nestled on the eastern fringe of the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is everything you want and more. Find your space...…


Lincolnshire is gold for equestrians

Like everyone in Louth and in Lincolnshire, we are incredibly proud of the achievement of local equestrian, Ros Canter, who rode Lordships Graffalo aka Walter, into a team gold medal place at the Paris Olympics 2024. Not least because Ros is the granddaughter of Dick Chatterton a former senior partner of Masons.…


Best of Lincolnshire Awards - Future of Farming 2024

Supporting young farmers is something very close to our hearts at Masons, so following on from last year's awards, we are once again delighted to sponsor the Future of Farming award at this year's the Best of Lincolnshire Awards 2024. …


Find your space with Masons Estate Agents

Having offices in the Cornmarket in Louth since 1850, means we’re perfectly placed to help you ‘find your space’ if you are relocating to our wonderful corner of Lincolnshire. With the Energy and Renewables sector thriving in North East Lincolnshire, employing an estimated 4000+ people in the Humber Region, our Sales and Lettings teams can help you feel at home and find the perfect space for you and your family. …


Move with Masons Magazine summer signs of success

While putting together our high summer “Move with Masons” magazine we have been delighted to have seen improved market activity, a much higher tempo than last summer in the residential property market with our Sales, Lettings & Management Teams working as tirelessly as ever to support and advise our clients.…


Escape the 9 to 5 and embrace a dream life in the Lincolnshire countryside!

Are you yearning to ditch the daily grind and trade it for a fulfilling life surrounded by rural beauty in the heart of a community? If so, you are invited to come and visit Post and Pantry, a unique live/work opportunity nestled in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.…


What’s new for Lincolnshire livestock farmers

The Pastures for Life team, delivering the Royal Countryside Fund, has been working hard on revamping the Farm for the Future programme to benefit farmers navigating an ever-changing landscape. Their Environmental Workshops have been pushed to 13th March in East Midlands so that top presenters can be very focused on SFI and what the array of standards can mean for farmers.…


A cracking start to the property year for Masons in Louth

Here at Masons HQ in Louth, we're pleased to report that activity levels on the run-up to Christmas and the New Year have exceeded expectations and we are therefore confident that demand for all types of property in our area will improve as we move further into 2024. …


Changing Seasons for Property Sales in Louth

Now that the clocks have gone back and the weather has changed for the Autumn and Winter months, Simon Demery reflects on a warm and fruitful summer, but a challenging time for property sales across the country.…


£10m extra funding for livestock farmers to replace old cattle sheds

The UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is providing an additional £10m in funding to livestock farmers in England to build new, upgrade, or replace existing calf housing buildings to deliver health and welfare benefits for their calves.…


£3230.78 raised at "Len's Light" Charity Evening at Louth Livestock Market

On Friday 30th June 2023 we held "Len's Light" Charity Evening at Louth Livestock Market with a huge turnout of farmers, vendors, buyers, advertisers, sponsors and supporters of the market who joined us along with BBC Look North to welcome Andy and Lynda Eadon on their Len's Light Tractor Relay. …


Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Update

On 21st June the Department for Environmental, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced more details on the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) standards which will be available to applicants from August this year.…


Spring budget 2023 – what are the implications for landlords?

Although many commentators are saying the Chancellor’s spring budget largely ignored the property sector, there are several measures put in place that will at least give landlords more certainty around tenants’ ability to pay their rent, even if the hoped for direct tax relief didn’t materialise.  …


Details of the new SFI standards announced by DEFRA

Last week DEFRA announced further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) standards that will be available for application later in 2023. These new standards build on the soils and moorlands standards announced in May 2022. …


Louth Livestock Market Review of 2022

The end of the year offers the perfect time to reflect. Here we look at what's been achieved by Masons Rural team running Lincolnshire’s weekly auction of cattle and sheep.…


David Williams celebrates 50 years as the UK's longest serving AMC agent

Today we marked a huge milestone for a very special member of our Masons Rural team. On 12th July 1972 David Williams began helping Lincolnshire farmers to access funds from Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC). Over the last 50 years David has helped countless Lincolnshire landowners to sustain and grow their businesses with affordable finance. …