Country Matters: On the increasing trend for rural diversification

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Country buying agent Jess Simpson reports on an upsurge in demand for farms and land with the opportunity for diversification, and explains the impact of the Agricultural Bill’s new system to reward farmers and landowners for 'public goods' - including better air and water quality, improved soil health, higher animal welfare standards, and public access to the countryside...

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Jess Simpson

Founder at Jess Simpson Property Search

Jess Simpson is a qualified chartered surveyor with nearly two decades of experience in the prime country market. Having worked for two of the national agencies in this sector for many years, and latterly running an associated buying consultancy business, she left to set up a truly independent offering, completely dedicated to the needs and interests of her clients. Her track record in the Rural Estates and Country House sector is unrivalled, specialising in the acquisition of Country Houses, Estates, and Commercial Farmland in England.

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