We're delighted to share that Clementine Parry has achieved a Distinction at the end of her Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship. This fantastic achievement reflects everything she has brought to the team since joining Masons in October 2024. …
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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.…
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.…
The Spring and Autumn Farmers’ Collective of Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Sales, run by the experienced auctioneering team at Masons Rural, are firmly established as THE go-to machinery sales of the Lincolnshire Wolds. …
Insights into the Louth and Lincolnshire property market, what buyers are looking for in 2026 and what landlords should know ahead of the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act. …
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.…
Defra has confirmed that guidance is now available for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026, giving farmers time to prepare before applications open.…
If you're a landowner in Lincolnshire and have received a letter about the H2East hydrogen pipeline, you might be wondering what it means for your land and what happens next.…
One of just 30 companies UK-wide, Masons has won the Feefo Exceptional Service Award 2026 in addition to Platinum Trusted Service Award for the third year running. …
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.…
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). …
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.…
If you're searching for the best estate agent in Louth to sell your property this year, the first step is to do your research. As we start 2026, at Masons, we're seeing the Louth property market showing all the signs of renewed energy and opportunity. Find out more...…
We're delighted to announce that Henry Simpson has passed his CAAV professional examinations first time, becoming one of 93 successful new Fellows (FAAV) from this year's exams held in November. …
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.…
With changes to income and property taxes, cash ISAs and more in today’s Autumn budget, we reflect on the impact for the Lincolnshire property market. …
At Masons Rural we are passionate about encouraging the best new talent into farming, so we’re delighted to share details of this new scheme to help more young people take their first steps into agriculture.…
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.…
Our next Autumn collective sale at Louth Livestock Market is this weekend – the catalogue is out now! …
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.…
When it comes to succession planning in farming businesses, the biggest hurdle isn’t usually the inhertiance tax rules or even the paperwork - it is the people.…
Store lambs up £20 on the year ensuring a record breeding sheep trade at Louth Livestock Market’s 2025 Partney Fair, MV & Non-MV Accredited Breeding Sheep & Store Lambs Show & Sale …
Following the closure of DEFRA’s Capital Grants 2025 Masons Rural's Agri Business Advisor Abi Saunders looks at how clients can be getting ready for the next window of farm investment and innovation. …
DEFRA has sharpened its guidelines on muck and slurry spreading, confirming that autumn muck and slurry spreading may continue within the Farming Rules for Water, but with stricter restrictions and requirements.…
We did it! On Saturday 12th July we completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on the hottest weekend of the year to raise funds for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance in celebration of our 175th anniversary.…
Great news for Lincolnshire’s farming community as the latest round of Capital Grants have officially reopened for applications with £150 million being made available to farming businesses.…
We are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring the newly relaunched The Farming Show with Steve Orchard, airing every Sunday at 7am and available on podcast platforms thereafter. …
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...…
Spending review update - over £2.7 billion to be invested in sustainable farming and nature recovery
Last week the spending review was announced which secured more than £2.7 billion to be invested in sustainable farming and nature recovery each year from 2026/27 to 2028/29. …
To commemorate our 175th birthday, we are lacing up our boots and embarking on a series of hiking adventures in hope of raising over £5,000 for Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.…
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? …
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...…
For almost 200 years, Masons has been at the heart the Lincolnshire Wolds serving the residents of Louth and the surrounding farming community in the countryside and coastal landscape that we have called home since 1850. …
Call Abi Saunders to find out more about this new government initiative to help farmers, growers and forestry businesses to invest in new equipment, cut costs and boost efficiency …
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. …
Louth, a market town steeped in heritage and community spirit, is renowned for its charming period properties. But what if you could experience the best of this idyllic location without the upkeep of an older home?…
Existing succession plans and wills are almost certainly going to need an overhaul. For some wanting to transfer farming and business assets, time isn’t on their side.…
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. …
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...…
Briefing for landowners on the implications of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy outlining the opportunities, obligations, and potential challenges it presents.…
Yesterday, Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, announced new opportunities to apply for productivity grants in 2025, along with an update on capital grants.…
Farmers' ability to sequester carbon puts them in a strong position to reach net zero carbon and also to access additional funding streams.…
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.…
The New Year brings about our 175th year as the area’s most experienced and longest established independent estate agent, and we have every reason to believe the future is looking bright for clients selling or letting property with us in 2025, our demisemiseptcentennial anniversary!…
At Masons we’re perhaps Lincolnshire’s best known estate agents for rural country properties with character, but did you know we also specialise in new homes at Alexandra Park with the region’s premier housebuilder Cyden Homes? …
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was revised and published yesterday 12 December 2024. Lauren Chamberlin, our planning and development expert, outlines the significant changes that make it the perfect time for Lincolnshire landowners to revisit projects or consider new ones.…
As the most-established estate agents in Louth and the Lincolnshire Wolds, Masons has recently experienced a surge in demand from tenants seeking large country properties and landlords requesting their residential lettings’ services. …
We’re delighted to announce Rural Surveyor, Lucy Turner MRICS FAAV has been appointed a Director with the Masons Rural team having joined the firm as a graduate…
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.…
5-star independently verified reviews on Feefo, have already exceeded last year’s total, showing that proactive communication and information is at the heart of the how we deliver for our clients.…
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. …
As the dust starts to settle after what was possibly the most game changing Budget for British agriculture in generations, Rural Business Advisor, Emma Middleton shares her thoughts for farmers trying to understand the implications for their family and businesses.…
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. …
A huge congratulations to Lauren Chamberlain from the Masons Rural team who has just been promoted this autumn to Associate within the business. …
"It just goes to show that well maintained and well-presented kit makes the money" said Masons Rural Director, Russell Jeanes, who auctioneered the retirement sale for Mr D Haxby on 27th September 2024. …
We are delighted to welcome Abi Saunders to the Masons Rural Team as an Agri Business Consultant with a focus on agri-environmental schemes, carbon and soil health. …
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.…
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...…
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.…
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. …
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. …
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.…
What a fabulous day for the town and what a fantastic day for Teams Masons very own Famous Five – Lucy Oliver, Leila Hall, Georgia Scannell, Jess Gladding and Violet Woods who all participated in yesterday’s race. …
Friday 14th June saw the end of an era, and beginning of new ones, when the famous Walmer Herd of Pedigree Lincoln Red Cattle was dispersed at Louth, Lincolnshire’s only livestock market.…
Meet the Masons Team made up of Violet and Leila from Sales, Jess and Georgia from Lettings and Lucy Oliver from Rural, all taking part in The Louth Run for Life 2024…
Simon Williams, Managing Director of Masons in Louth, reflects on the property market and hard work of his teams...…
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2024 passed on 30th April to take effect on 21st May 2024 makes some potentially valuable changes for farmers to permitted development rights on Class Q, Class R and Agricultural Permitted Development in general.…
As part of the emerging ‘Great Grid Upgrade’, National Grid have announced proposals for two new electricity infrastructure projects in Lincolnshire and West Norfolk. If you're an affected party see how we can help...…
We’re delighted to share more success for Masons Residential Sales Team, as Leila Hall, has passed her latest professional exams to become a member of the National Association of Estate Agents. …
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.…
Switch to Masons Rural team to make a valuable contribution to your farm business with financial knowhow, farm strategy, decision making and even planning advice for diversification when the going gets tough...…
The sun shone at last on a bumper crowd at the New Farmers’ Spring Collective Sale of Agricultural Equipment & Machinery, held last Saturday, March 16th, at the Louth Livestock Market.…
As the countryside slowly awakens, here at Masons Estate Agents in Louth, we can report increasing activity in the local property market despite the unpredictable year ahead.…
Sanderson Green LLP is merging completely with Masons Lettings and Management Team - a natural next step to create a larger, stronger, and more efficient team who now cover an even wider geographical area including Caistor, Market Rasen, North East and North Lincolnshire. …
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.…
The Improving Farm Productivity Grant just announced that Round 2 is now open, providing a great opportunity for farmers and horticultural businesses to take their operations to the next level.…
We are pleased to announce our Farmers Spring Collective Sale of Agricultural Equipment & Machinery, taking place on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 on our own site at the Louth Livestock Market in the centre of Louth. …
If you’re looking for winter keep for your sheep, then read on. We're here to help…
Announced at the Oxford Farming Conference this morning, the The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes will be receiving a makeover in 2024 and will form one singular hybrid scheme. This valuable boost incorporates the current SFI and CS options into one agreement. …
A huge congratulations to Jessica Gladding and Violet Woods, who have both been promoted to Associate at Masons as we start the New Year! This is a fantastic achievement for them, made even more special by the fact that they're both celebrating their 25th birthdays in 2024.…
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. …
Wendy Taylor, Head of Lettings and Jessica Gladding, Residential Property & Compliance Manager dive into the anticipated trends for 2024 that landlords need to be aware of.…
At Masons, we are proud to support Louth Riverhead Theatre, like us it’s been at the heart of the town for many years, and we were delighted to be asked to sponsor the new What’s On Guide for 2024.…
In November our Masons Rural team sponsored the Future of Farming Award (Young Farming) at the inaugural Lincolnshire Food & Farming Awards. We meet the winner...…
The announcement of Round 2 of the Slurry Infrastructure grant is great news for Louth Livestock market clients and livestock farmers in Lincolnshire.…
Legislative amendments to increase planning application fees have now been formally “made” and will take effect on 6th December 2023 .…
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.…
"We can't gateaux-ver how much you've raised!" said Scarlet from Macmillan's social media team when we shared how much we'd taken on the 27th September, the day of our Annual Macmillan Coffee Morning at Masons.…
This grant offers funding between £15,000 and £500,000 for large infrastructure projects to improve animal health and welfare.…
One of the advantages of talking to Masons Rural about planning issues around Lincolnshire land and property is that we have an inhouse planning expert available to support our clients.…
With just a couple of days remaining for nominations, we wanted to remind you of the Lincolnshire Food and Farming Excellence Awards and why Masons Rural decided to get involved as a sponsor.…
We’re pleased to say that the summer holidays have proved to be a busy time at Masons, despite media predictions. We achieved almost £14 million in property sales (sstc)...…
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.…
Monday, 10th July 2023, saw over 1000 prime lambs sold under the hammer at our weekly market for the first time in living memory!…
We’re delighted to announce the promotion of Land Agent, Lucy Turner to associate with Masons Rural team in July 2023, after just over four years with the company. …
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. …
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a property this summer, you’ll have noticed how different the landscape is compared to the post pandemic boom.…
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.…
The Forestry Commission has created a new woodland grant for landowners and land managers to plant new woodland. You could receive up to £10,200 per hectare and a further £8,000 per hectare in additional contributions for public benefits.…
With our long history of apprenticeships and vocational training, we were absolutely delighted to support our latest Customer Service apprentice, Leila Hall, in her application for the Lincolnshire Apprentice Champions Award earlier this year.…
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. …
Farmers who keep cattle, sheep and pigs can now get funding of up to £684 per species to pay for a vet to visit their farm and carry out an annual health and welfare review. …
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. …
We are delighted to be supporting the Agri-Food Careers Event at the EPIC and EXO centre at Lincolnshire Showground on Tuesday 7th February 2023 form 9.30 to 2.30pm.…
The Government have today announced the further increase of Countryside Stewardship revenue option capital items payment rates with effect from 1st January 2023…
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.…
We are delighted to congratulate Lucy Turner on her success following the recent CAAV examinations, becoming one of just 72 new Fellows from all parts of the United Kingdom to pass and join the esteemed association.…
With a minimum grant of £25,000 and maximum of £250,000 of funding available, it’s well worth contacting us immediately to investigate eligibility.…
A warm welcome to Emma Middleton joining Masons Rural team as a Rural Business Advisor and Consultant specialising in Management Accounts, Bookkeeping and Payroll.…
Read about Masons 360-degree tours to showcase your property to even more buyers.…
Are you up to date on the recent changes to stamp duty? Find out what you'll pay in detail here.…
The 1st Special Autumn Special Show and Sale this year kindly sponsored by Norfolk Farm Vets Ltd judged by Mr James Loveday from Norfolk who regularly attends to purchase quality cattle from Lincolnshire.…
Thank you so much for helping make our fundraising coffee morning such a big success!…
We're delighted to share that Bethany Traves has just achieved Distinction at the end of her Level 2 Customer Service Assessment.…
More great news for Masons' staff this summer, with Jessica Gladding from Masons Lettings team passing her Level 3 qualification in residential lettings.…
All roads led to Louth Livestock Market last Friday 8th August 2022, with something for every sheep farmer at our 1st Annual Special Show and Sale of Mv and Non-Mv Sheep, formerly known as Partney Fair.…
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. …
Find out how Lauren West from Masons Rural team did in the famous Floors International Horse Trials. …
More good news from Masons Residential Sales Team as Violet Woods, joins fellow Residential Property Agent Jessika Critten, as a member of the National Association of Estate Agents. …
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