Episodes

  • Land value negotiation: How to make it work for you
    May 12 2021

    In this episode, our Director Calum Gillhespy and Rural Director Chris Thyer are joined by Glen Bland a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 25 years of experience in the industry to discuss some of the issues which need to be considered when negotiating the sale price of development land.

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    29 mins
  • Incorporating woodland into your farming business
    Apr 22 2021

    Welcome to our latest podcast. In this episode our team of experienced surveyors and farm business consultants consider and discuss the financial and management aspects of incorporating woodland of all sizes into your current farming business.

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    30 mins
  • Changing Landscape Episode 4: Planning for the future
    Mar 11 2021

    In this month’s podcast, we discuss retirement and succession planning with a panel of rural professionals. Emma Smith of GSC Grays is joined by David Gray, Chairman of GSC Grays, Alison Hall, Partner of Hay & Kilner Law Firm, and Stuart Allister, Partner of Greaves West & Ayre Chartered Accountants.

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    38 mins
  • Changing Landscape Episode 3: Solar farming
    Feb 16 2021

    The Changing Landscape podcast from GSC Grays addresses some of the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities facing farmers and land owners today.

    This episode explores the ins and outs of solar development. Featuring GSC Grays solar specialists Chris Thyer and John Wallis and an interview with Mark Hinton, a farmer and GSC Grays client with first hand experience of making solar work for a farming business.

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    48 mins
  • Changing Landscape Episode 2: The Transition Plan
    Dec 23 2020

    The Changing Landscape podcast from GSC Grays addresses some of the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities facing farmers and land owners today.

    This special edition responds to DEFRA's Agricultural Transition Plan. It features highlights from GSC Grays' autumn webinar series, including an update on BPS cuts and a clear action plan for responding to the changes ahead.

    Speakers: Robert Sullivan, James Severn, Greg Ricketts, John Wallis, Guy Coggrave, Holly Story.

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    31 mins
  • Changing Landscape Episode 1: Figuring Things Out
    Nov 18 2020

    The Changing Landscape podcast from GSC Grays will address some of the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities facing farmers and land owners today. In this episode we talk to Oliver McEntyre, National Agricultural Strategy Director for Barclays, about business reviews, budgeting and what a bank manager looks for in your business plan. Oliver will be joined by James Severn, Rural Director at GSC Grays. The podcast is presented by Holly Story.

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    43 mins