Looking to rent house & land - what sort of lease?

hollyhead

We're hoping to agree a lease for a house, outbuildings and a few acres of land in the near future. The landlord (a neighbour) has left sourcing an appropriate lease document to us. The residential leases all seem have a clause under law that says no profession or business can take place. We'll be working the land and hosting courses/workshops for (hopefully) a little income. What's the best & simplest solution? Two leases, one for house, one for land & outbuildings?

Mrs OBumble

If you're working the land as a business then it might be best to ask this in Entrepreneurship and Business Management. Or maybe here's a farming forum???

Victor

You really need legal advice. The clause prohibiting any 'profession or business' could be amended.

Residential leases usually run for 12 months. However, one gains legal rights after 6 months.

Farming leases usually run for 11 months. As I understand things, the tenant gains extra rights after a year. This compares to 3-5 years for a shop or office.

One may need to consider the issue of property taxation ('farm rates'?) and insurance.

Nekarsulm

Talk to any auctioneer who deals with Agricultural land lettings. In fact talk to a few of them.
You will ideally be committing to a 5 year lease, as there are tax advantages to the land owner for leases of this length. Are you looking at "bare" land? ie without attached " entitlements"?
The auctioneer will have the proper lease agreements, but remember the landowner will need to agree to the auctioneers involvement, as the owner will be paying his fees.