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Succession planning for the family farm

There are many issues to navigate when planning how (or whether) the family farm may be successfully passed on to the next generation. At Rural Property NSW we are often asked to assist with the longterm plan and there is much to consider!

Posted on Wednesday, 06 July 2022
by Michael Guest in Latest News

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Record Land Values - Will They Continue?

The NSW Valuer General (1) found that rural land values increased by a whopping 26.0% in the 2021 financial year.

Posted on Monday, 13 June 2022
by Michael Guest in Latest News

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If you want something done, ask someone busy! That about sums up Bec Cope.

Rural Property NSW is a proud sponsor of Narrabri Show and every year we are amazed by the quality of the event run by a small band of very hard-working people.&

Posted on Thursday, 26 May 2022
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There's More to Mt Kaputar than Scenery

The sight of the Nandewar Ranges rising from the plains signifies that you are “nearly home”, for those from the Narrabri region when returning from travels.&

Posted on Friday, 22 April 2022
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Will rural land mirror the ups and downs of the housing market?

Much has been said in the media about the expected fall in housing prices in 2023, particularly if the RBA lifts interest rates from November of this year as expected.

Posted on Tuesday, 01 March 2022
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Fortune favours the brave in the rural property market

When talking Australian farmland prices, people seem to fall into two categories.  The first are those who believe prices are already overinflated, unsustainable, and about to go down.&

Posted on Thursday, 14 October 2021
by Michael Guest in Latest News

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Calatoota and the Campbell Family

Block 20, part of the Edgeroi Station Soldier Settlement Scheme, was drawn by Peter Campbell in a ballot on 29th December 1947.

Posted on Friday, 08 October 2021
by Michael Guest in Latest News

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NSW property tax reforms will hit the pocket

Are you optimistically waiting for your farm to be rezoned so that you can make a nice tidy profit? You might need to think again!  Proposed NSW property tax reforms may see the phasing out of stamp duty - no complaints there.&

Posted on Tuesday, 20 July 2021
by Michael Guest in Latest News

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The Mouse Dilemma

On my calculations, a pair of mice can turn into about 80 (give or take) in just over 2 months under suitable conditions. Start to multiply that and it’s easy to see how quickly plague proportions can arise.&

Posted on Thursday, 17 June 2021
by Michael Guest in Latest News

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A personal reflection on Anzac Day

It’s hard to maintain authenticity regarding Anzac Day when commemorations seem to run for a week, and one football commentator last night used the term “Anzac festivities” in relation to the pre-game ceremony.

Posted on Sunday, 25 April 2021
by Michael Guest in Latest News

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