The obvious pleasures of woodland ownership are enhanced by the knowledge that with proper management and the current favourable tax regime, it can be a sound financial investment.

Read Cooper has a wealth of experience in forestry conveyancing and enjoys a national reputation in this field.

Services provided:

• We will ensure that you avoid the many pitfalls to be found in the complex business of forestry conveyancing.
• We offer practical advice to first time buyers of woodlands
• We work closely with forestry advisers and managers in connection with large scale forestry estates.
• We can arrange the best financial, agency and management advice.

Our clients include private individuals, commercial undertakings, syndicates and pension funds.

Forestry - key Issues:

• Access: Does the woodland adjoin a public road?
• Fencing: Are there any fencing commitments?
• Minerals: Have the minerals under the woodland been reserved to a former owner?
• Sporting: Have the sporting rights been reserved to a former owner?
• Private rights: Do adjoining owners have rights over the woodland?
• Public rights: Does the public have rights over the woodland?
• Commons: Is the woodland registered under the Commons Registration Act
• Forestry Commission: Will you be taking over a replanting liability?