Valuations As a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulated firm and Adam Barrass being a RICS Registered Valuer, Vickers & Barrass are able to offer formal RICS Valuation Professional Standards (the Red Book) valuation reports for a variety of purposes.

Landlord and Tenant Matters Vickers & Barrass are happy to deal with any landlord and tenant issues associated with agriculture from drafting new tenancy agreements to dealing with end of tenancy matters.

EU Farm Subsidies & Grants Vickers and Barrass are able to assist with a range of grant and subsidy matters including the Basic Payment Scheme, Countryside Stewardship Schemes and Grants. Pat Cotterill is a specialist at Vickers and Barrass benefiting from a broad knowledge of this sector following previous employment within the RPA and Natural England.

Compulsory Purchase & Utilities Company Compensation Claims Vickers & Barrass have experience of dealing with government authority's compulsory purchasing land and property from clients and are able to negotiate accordingly in relation to any compulsory purchase matter.

Country Planning Vickers and Barrass are able to provide advice and complete planning applications relating to country planning. This service is complemented by being able to negotiate with developers on behalf of landowners where they are looking to develop greenfield and brownfield sites for future development.

Farm Dispersal Sales Vickers & Barrass can offer a service unlike few others, we can deal with whole farm dispersal including property, machinery and livestock by working with the team and expert knowledge of those at Darlington Farmers Auction Mart, who can provide the support for any on farm dispersal sale.

Renewable Energy Vickers & Barrass can assist in trying to simplify the renewable energy sector which can be a minefield to understand. We are able to offer independent advice, about all renewable energy, however we have significant experience in dealing with wind turbines.

Telecommunications Although few new telecommunication masts are being installed, many existing leases are starting to come to an end. Telecoms providers are now wishing to re-negotiate the terms and Vickers & Barrass are able to draw on the knowledge of being involved when leases were first negotiated.

Farm Services & Estate Management Full management of farm records can be undertaken at client requests along with dealing with any other day to day requirements farming clients may have. Vickers & Barrass carry out an estate management role on a number of private estates.

Surface Mining Vickers & Barrass have a wealth of experience in dealing with coal site surface mining options in the North East of England, particularly in Northumberland and County Durham. We can negotiate options, leases, and sales along with the management of a number of schemes.

Expert Witness Vickers and Barrass can provide expert witness reports and are experienced in dealing with disputes from an initial enquiry through to court proceedings.