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We are alway happy to have a friendly and completely confidential chat with you to discuss how we might be able to help you.

Chartered Surveyors

Office: 01233 506201

Vicky Hutton-Squire (née Phillips)

Director

Sam Snart

Managing Director

Jon Rimmer

Group Chairman

Development Consultants

Office: 01233 506201

Planning Consultants

Office: 01233 506201

Elizabeth Welch

Associate Director and Chartered Town Planner

News and views

Land Use Framework March 2026: What It Means for Farmers and Landowners

By Bill Lightfoot

Government policy around rural land use is changing.

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Outlook Summer 2026: Rural Property and Land Market Update

By Matthew Sawdon

Inheritance tax reforms, rural planning changes, SFI 2026 updates and the new Land Use Framework are among the key topics covered in the Summer 2026 edition of Outlook from Hobbs Parker Property Consultants.

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Local Plan Updates 2026

By Grace Edmunds

Key Consultation Timelines Across East Sussex

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Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026: What the Latest Guidance Means for Farmers

By Matthew Sawdon

Defra has released guidance for FETF 2026, with £50m available for productivity, animal welfare and slurry equipment. Matthew Sawdon explains what the fund means for farm investment planning.

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SFI 2026 Update: Options, Eligibility and Scheme Rules Explained - What Farmers Should Expect

By Matthew Sawdon

Defra has now released further detail on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026 offer, including clearer definitions, scheme limits and how agreements are expected to work in practice.

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Outlook Spring 2026 | Rural Property, Farm Diversification and Land Market Updates

By Matthew Sawdon

Our latest edition of Outlook brings together practical advice, market commentary and planning insight for farmers, landowners and rural businesses across Kent and the wider South East.

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