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The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project aims to transform the entire 80km stretch between the M6 at Penrith and the A1(M) at Scotch Corner into a dual carriageway. This initiative seeks to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity across the North of England.  Recent Developments:  March 2025: Archaeological investigations commenced near Brougham, Brough, Kirkby Thore,...

As the lighter nights and warmer weather approaches, it’s time to look to the Spring and Summer selling period. If you’re considering bringing your farm to market, allow some time for pre-sale preparedness. Beginning the process sooner rather than later allows the process to be much smoother from the offset, more successful in the long...

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill published on 11 March 2025 has immediately led to headlines such as “Plans to make it easier for Councils to seize land for housing”. The press is saying that the Government plans to make it easier for Councils to use compulsory purchase powers to purchase land without paying for “Hope...

In a move that has left farmers and environmental advocates dismayed, the UK government has announced an unexpected halt to new applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, despite having championed it as a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture. The decision, cloaked in a message of “resetting priorities,” is being widely interpreted as a betrayal...

North East property consultancy GFW is set to expand its team in 2025, with a strong focus on recruitment across its Rural and Commercial sectors as part of its commitment to nurturing local talent and supporting regional growth. Last year, the firm strengthened its workforce with the addition of 20 new hires and ten key promotions, including Lesley-Ann...

Thinking of selling? Partner and Head of Residential Sales and Lettings at GFW Lindsay French shares her five top tips for selling in the current market. 1. Pricing Strategy It’s so important in a post covid market to be realistic with your price and have a strategy with your agent to finely balance the best...

At GFW, a thorough understanding of values has been at the heart of our work for over 45 years. Recent changes in legislation, valuation guidance and technology mean that approach is more important than ever in providing client advice.   The swathing of IHT reliefs for Agricultural Property Relief on farming assets and Business Property Relief...

The North East property market is entering 2025 on a wave of change, shaped by shifting legislation, evolving buyer behaviour, and new opportunities across key sectors. Following the far-reaching implications of last year’s budget, our land and property experts share their predictions for how property markets across residential, rural, commercial, and development will adapt, or...

We are thrilled to announce that our Alnwick office have won The British Property Lettings Award for Alnwick! After being shortlisted in October and following a round of mystery shopping, the judges have named GFW worthy winners for their 2024-2025 GOLD award. “GFW Alnwick have just won The British Property Lettings Award for Alnwick. Their...