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Longhorns Flourish With Hot Trade

28th April 2007

The continuing good fortunes for Longhorn cattle took another great step forward at Worcester with the Society's Spring Show and Sale and two breed dispersal sales of the "Sutton" herd (W.J. Pennington) and "Logan" herd (Prof. I. Craft) totalling an impressive gathering of 160 head. Read more...

You Are Never Too Old to Learn

27th March 2007 - Dawn Hulland

Farmers of all ages and backgrounds met at Ludlow livestock market last Thursday 22nd March to see a demonstration of the grading of cattle liveweight together with butchery techniques. Read more...

Entitlement Auction

7th March 2007

McCartneys LLP are holding another Auction of Entitlements at The Burton Hotel, Kington on Monday 12th March 2007 at 6.00pm. For further details please contact
Brecon Market: 01874 622386
Knighton Office: 01547 528621
Kington Office: 01544 230316
or it is available on line in the Auctions section lof the website. Read more...

Farms and Land Market Review 2006

2nd March 2007

McCartneys report a very successful 2006 for farms and land sales. McCartneys have handled sales publicly and privately on behalf of clients, totalling approximately 2496 acres, during 2006, with great success. Read more...

Knighton Fodder Sale Results

20th February 2007

House Prices on the Up?

1st February 2007 - T. Wyn Jones

It is forecasted that by the end of 2007 the average home will cost almost £220,000 compared to £100,000 just four years ago. However there is a danger that the bubble will burst in 2008 if the rise in house prices does not slow down. With banks and building societies preparing to lend a billion pounds everyday the result could be disastrous for both first time buyers and those with a high percentage mortgage who are in essence gambling with their homes. Read more...

Electricity Pylons and Overhead Cables in Your Area

29th January 2007

If you have pylons or electricity cables passing over your land or situated on your land you may be in line for further compensation than the initial wayleave payment received. Figures for the compensation and amount have been in the region of between 3% and 7% of the value of the home, another company has been writing to land owners in this area with regards the above and offering the chance for them to act on your behalf to claim the compensation. If you feel that you may be affected by this, then I would urge you to get in contact with McCartneys who are able to provide you with full professional advice and assistance on whether or not you may be eligible for a claim.

If you feel you are eligible please do not hesitate to contact to one of our Rural Professional experts who once given some fairly straight forward information will be able to advise on the likelihood of any compensation that is available.

If you have any queries with regards this or any other Rural Professional matter please do not hesitate to contact anyone of the Rural Professional team. Read more...

Unusual Signed Postcards Discovered

25th January 2007

McCartneys recent fine art and antique sale at their Ludlow showroom, included a collection of signed antique postcards bearing the signatures of Houdini, Groucho Marx, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Buster Keaton. Read more...

Second Entitlement Auction

17th January 2007

McCartneys Report Record Year for Primestock Sales and the First Hint of a Change in FARMING’S Fortunes

16th January 2007

A substantial increase in the number of prime cattle sold by auctioneers McCartneys in 2006 lifted throughput to 41,150 head – a rise of over 7000 animals compared with the previous year.

The figures, announced this week in the company’s annual review, confirm McCartneys as the UK’s largest auctioneers of prime cattle. Read more...