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JHWalter are pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Allsop as an addition to the expanding Planning team in Lincoln. Sarah will be providing expert advice on all aspects of planning and development and will also be working closely with the Sustainable Resource Management team to deliver renewable technologies and sustainable development. Sarah was formerly at Leonard Design Architects in Nottingham and volunteers for Planning Aid, broadening her knowledge of the planning system.

Sarah has an accredited Masters in Urban and Regional Planning and is working towards her APC in order to become a chartered member of the RTPI.

Steve Catney, Associate JHWalter, commented, "Sarah's appointment will further strengthen and enhance our Planning team with her knowledge of urban development and planning. Sarah has hit the ground running, submitting planning applications within days of her appointment. I am sure she will be a great asset to the JHWalter team"

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An Old Rectory, a hotel and a former water mill are among the wide range of property for sale at the November County Property Auction. Along with some 20 lots of commercial property investments, residential properties and various renovation opportunities, The Old Rectory at Benington is going under the hammer at the end of this month, Wednesday 24th November, at The County Property Auction to be held by JHWalter at The Bentley Hotel, Lincoln.

This historical, seven bedroom, Grade II listed Rectory, built in 1830, is brimming with original period features and includes bay windows with internal folding shutters and is guided at £295,000. Within the 3.48 acres of grounds is a two storey coach house and a range of domestic outbuildings including a Dairy. Tim Atkinson, Partner JHWalter, commented, "The Old Rectory offers a stunning refurbishment opportunity and chance to own a substantial classic home set in lovely grounds. Realistically priced at just £295,000 a purchaser can easily afford to invest in the refurbishment required to create a fantastic family home. Early indications show that there is much interest in our Auction Lots so I expect to see a strong turnout later this month".

Also featuring at The County Property Auction is an idyllic Grade II listed 18th century Watermill situated in a pretty valley on the bend of the Great River Eau presenting an opportunity to run a life style business. Claythorpe Water Mill was used for milling until the 1970's and comes under the hammer with a guide price of £500,000. Set in approximately 1.54 acres, the centrepiece of this beautiful property is the three storey Watermill, full of character, standing over the mill race and looking out over the former millpond. It is currently open to the public and has been developed into wildfowl gardens, a restaurant with viewing area to the mill wheel and a former Bakery, now a shop and museum. The upper floors of the Watermill provide two bedroom owner's accommodation and adjacent, currently used as a holiday let, is two bedroom Rose Cottage overlooking the wildlife area, home to black swans, peacocks, cranes, owls and otters. There are a further two floors to the Bakery which have tons of potential for further conversion, subject to planning.

In Newark, a substantial Victorian former meeting room built in 1877 comes to Auction guided at £130,000. The property extends to over 3000ft2 and is arranged over two floors, recently used as a dance studio with potential for alternative uses, subject to planning.

One of the star attractions is The Bridge Hotel at Sutton Bridge near Spalding with its 19 bedrooms and guided at £225,000 it offers superb development potential, subject to planning.

In addition to this, South Fork Farm in Horncastle, an equestrian property set in approximately 14.75 acres offers great potential for extension to create an equestrian family home, livery yard or riding school. Guided at £395,000, the property includes a bungalow, extensive stabling, outbuildings, paddock and grassland leading down to the River Bain.

Commenting on the success of The County Property Auction, James Mulhall, Agency Manager, JHWalter added, "We have achieved very good results during 2010. We have offered 99 lots so far, selling 73, which gives a combined success rate of 74%, considerably higher than the national average.

The County Property Auction held by JHWalter will take place on Wednesday 24th November at 3.00pm at The Bentley Hotel, Lincoln.

For further information: www.jhwalter.co.uk/propertyauctions

Properties for Renovation, Commercial Property, Building Plots and a former Water Mill are among the interesting lots going under the hammer at our next County Property Auction on Wednesday 24th November at the Bentley Hotel, Lincoln LN6 9NH at 3pm. View the Catalogue

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The Old Rectory, at Benington near Boston in Lincolnshire, a substantial and imposing Grade II listed property, goes under the hammer at The County Property Auction, in Lincoln, next month. This attractive Grade II Rectory sits in mature grounds shaded by horse chestnut and beech trees, built c1830, is brimming with original period features and benefits from bay and sash windows with internal folding shutters, high ceilings, a butler's pantry and a dairy. Guided at £295,000, this seven bedroom property is ripe for restoration, presenting purchasers a real "grand designs" opportunity. Within the 3.48 acres of grounds there is a two storey coach house and a range of domestic outhouses and livestock buildings.

The property has been with the same family since 1920 when it was sold by the church with the concurrence of The Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop of Lincoln. £1900 was paid for the Rectory and outbuildings, standing then in 12 acres.

Tim Atkinson, Partner in JHWalter the auctioneers comments, "The Old Rectory offers a stunning refurbishment opportunity and chance to own a substantial classic home set in lovely grounds. Realistically priced at just £295,000 a purchaser can easily afford to invest in the refurbishment required to create a fantastic family home.

The County Property Auction takes place at 3.00pm on Wednesday 24 November at the Bentley Hotel, Lincoln LN6 9NH.

For further information: www.jhwalter.co.uk/propertyauctions

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JHWalter, are pleased to announce that John Elliott, Partner has been elected with immediate effect to the East Midlands Regional Board of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The Board has responsibility for a wide region including Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.

Until recently, John was Chairman of the Lincolnshire Association of RICS and commenting on his Regional appointment said, "I am delighted and honoured to be joining the Board. It is the regional face of the RICS focusing on property professionalism and continuing education for its members and promoting the services of Chartered Surveyors to property owners. The activities of the Region are informed and influenced by the knowledge and experience of almost 5000 Chartered Surveyors who live and work in the East Midlands.

John coordinates Commercial Property Services at JHWalter which has experienced continued growth and expansion across East Midlands and Lincolnshire.

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After years of talk, 2010 has seen a number of farm based Anaerobic Digestion plants actually commissioned. However according to David Wright of independent renewable energy advisers JHWalter, we will see significantly more farm-based plants installed over the next two years. "We are fortunate enough to have been working with those considering AD for many years now, and our first thermophilic plant in the East Midlands has just started commissioning. Based on the number of prospective AD projects that we are advising on across the country, it is clear that those who have been watching from the sidelines, are now ready to take projects forward".

There is no one ideal situation for AD, and the drivers vary from energy security to waste management to "straightforward " commercial investment. Whilst the question of how FIT rates were calculated remains a frustration, finding alternative investments with guaranteed income streams at reasonable yields is difficult. However whilst some of the headline theoretical returns can look attractive, there are many practical and technical issues to address, not least the affect on the existing farm business, to ensure a successful outcome. "An AD project includes a plethora of factors, many of which are interrelated - change one and several others will be affected. It is vital that the overall specification provides the best fit in terms of the farm's operation and also meets the original energy objectives. Issues of feedstocks, site location, grid, biomethane options, land use, digestate handling etc all relate to one another" comments Mr Wright. "Experience and an open mind to all possibilities helps to bring together the optimal scheme"

There is inevitably some confusion with the number of technology suppliers increasing all the time and with specifications and claims varying to a lesser or larger degree. That is where JHWalter's experience and independence comes into play. The company can advise from the very initial scoping of a project through specification, planning, permitting, project management and installation. Unlike some JHWalter have seen firsthand the technical and economic consequences of a variety AD models. Opportunities to optimise capital expenditure and consideration of overall returns as opposed to specific component efficiency levels are all taken into account in both initial design and specification.

Heat utilisation is an important element of the overall project. JHWalter schemes include a variety of uses including drying, district heating (commercial and domestic), and heat absorption cooling. Whilst a project can "stack up" without heat utilisation, the economic and environmental credentials of the scheme are much improved when a use can be found.

Funding is of course central to such projects but the view of JHWalter is that capital costs are beginning to fall. There are inevitably still concerns over FIT rates and the grant issue. "There is some great work being done by the REA and CLA on these issues which we continue to support. Hopefully this work will improve overall financial returns. However for many of our clients, a slightly longer payback is deemed reasonable given the longer term gains.

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You are invited to visit JHWalter on Stand J18 at the European Bioenergy Expo & Conference (EBEC), Stonleigh Park 6/7 October 2010. Guests of JHWalter receive complimentary entry into the exhibition by registering online and quoting EB2010J18

For further information: www.ebec.co.uk

Described as a 'train enthusiast's paradise', this semi-detached house has gone on the market for £105,000 - complete with its very own 1,000ft railway in the back garden.

The extensive miniature display features passengers waiting on the platform and a handmade model village. The centre piece of the track is a huge Koi carp pool with bridges and waterfalls, where workmen can be seen maintaining the tracks.

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Not many properties come available that offer such a charming home setting and the opportunity to run a life style business. Claythorpe Water Mill, situated on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, was used for milling until the 1970's and comes to the market through JHWalter, Lincoln, guided at £575,000. It is an idyllic Grade II listed 18th century Watermill situated in a pretty valley on the bend of the Great Eau River.

Set in approximately 1.54 acres, the centrepiece of this beautiful property is the three storey Watermill, full of character, standing over the mill race and looking out over the former millpond. It is currently open to the public for six months from Easter and has been developed into wildfowl gardens, a restaurant with viewing area to the mill wheel and a former Bakery, now a shop and museum. The upper floors of the Watermill provide two bedroom owner's accommodation and adjacent, currently used as a holiday let, is two bedroom Rose Cottage overlooking the wildlife area, home to black swans, peacocks, cranes, owls and otters. There are a further two floors to the Bakery which have tons of potential for further conversion, subject to planning.

John Elliott, partner at JHWalter says, "This tranquil property represents an excellent opportunity for those seeking an idyllic retreat and an alternative lifestyle business. Needless to say, watermills are now extremely desirable. This riverside location, secluded in trees and with the relaxing babble of the river as background music, is definitely for water lovers, where you can sit and watch the fish swim by without stepping a foot outside".

For further information: www.jhwalter.co.uk/property

With only weeks until the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) registration deadline, qualifying organisations, those that use more than 600,000MWh of electricity a year, have been urged to register or face substantial fines from the Environment Agency. But registration is only the beginning! Those that qualify will have to make calculated decisions on how many carbon allowances to buy when the scheme kicks-off in April 2011 and on how to make sustained emission reductions to avoid financial penalties over coming years.

The CRC is a ‘cap and trade' emission scheme designed to encourage energy efficiency in large organisations. Qualifying organisations will be required to carefully monitor all energy use and buy carbon allowances to cover all non-transport related carbon emissions. Allowances for the year ahead will be sold in April, with qualifying organisations having to estimate what volume they require and then buy or sell any deficit or surplus allowances at the end of the year. This will mean that businesses must have a detailed understanding of their energy needs in order to avoid the potentially costly sell-off or purchase of allowances at the end of the year.

Initially, the price of carbon allowances will be fixed at £12 per tonne of CO2 equivalent, but from April 2013 the CRC will become a fully fledged cap and trade scheme - the number of carbon allowances sold to participating organisations will be capped and reduced by a few percent each year, with market demand dictating price above a £12 fixed price floor. The money spent on allowances will be ‘recycled' to participants with bonuses or penalties depending on the carbon savings they made relative to other organisations in the CRC. With bonuses and penalties being up to +50% to -50% of their carbon allowance spend, multi-millions if you're the likes of Tesco, the incentive for saving energy and cutting carbon is real.

Henry Leivers, Renewables Manager at JHWalter commented, "The scheme has been very cleverly designed, as the gains or penalties from CRC league performance are twin-fold financial and reputational. Companies that take the lead by investing in low-carbon technology stand to get back more money from the scheme than they pay in and also generate positive environmental PR which should boost sales; whereas those that don't will lose money and suffer negative PR. As you can see the gains and losses from CRC are very much real, and as such, preparation and planning for the CRC should be taken very seriously."

JHWalter has been advising private and public sector clients on low-carbon and renewable energy projects for a number of years. "The CRC adds another financial incentive for organisations to reduce their energy consumption. This alongside other policy incentives, such as Feed In Tariffs, is driving increased interest in our services and we are excited to be supporting more clients in their move to a low carbon future", Henry Leivers added..

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Property buyers spent £4.3m at an auction at the Bentley Hotel in South Hykeham.

The JHWalter event saw 27 lots sold, including a garden centre, a former Lincoln pub and residential properties. As reported in last month's Business Echo, Branston Garden Centre was up at a guide price of £30,000.It went for £35k. The former Monks Abbey Public House in Monks Road sold at its guide price of £155,000.

Farmland sold particularly well, with 308 acres of arable land sold in nine lots. A five acre arable field at Ingram Lane, Sutton on Trent, saw strong bidding across the room until the hammer fell at £35,000. At £7,014 per acre, it was the best price for farmland on the day.

Senior Partner Ian Walter said: "I am delighted with the response to the regional advertising campaign which saw a full auction room and more registered buyers than we have seen for several sales. The prices received were generally well ahead of expectations, particularly for land and houses for refurbishment. We are attracting an increasing number of larger commercial properties to add to the flow of residential and agricultural properties and development sites which come under the JHWalter gavel."

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JHWalter is excited to welcome a new addition, Henry Leivers, to its growing SRM (Sustainable Resource Management) team. The SRM team is currently enjoying a period of expansion as demand for its renewable energy advisory and support service grows. Drawing upon his experience of the energy sector, project management and fund raising, Henry will take a lead role in delivering SRM's services moving forwards.

Henry, however, is not an entirely new face to JHWalter. Following completion of his Geography degree at Cambridge, Henry worked with the SRM team on a temporary basis, leading an analysis of the market potential for energy crops in the East Midlands on behalf of Natural England. Following this temporary contract he then went on to join a Strategy and Management Consultancy in London, where he has been for the last two years.

During his years in London Henry developed his commercial skills, leading strategy projects with companies, including FTSE 100s, across a diverse range of sectors. He also retained his interest in the energy and sustainability sector, leading a strategy development initiative with the Renewable Energy Foundation and a market entry study for the low carbon pioneer Verisae Inc.

David Wright, Managing Partner of JHWalter, commented "We are delighted to have someone with Henry's experience join the team; Our work in renewable energy is growing exponentially given the excellent returns it offers and we will be recruiting again shortly. Henry will be particularly involved in feasibility, project management and funding across all renewable technologies."

If you have any questions regarding renewable energy opportunities that you may be able to take advantage of please contact Henry Leivers on 01522 504315.

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The County Property Auction held by JHWalter on Wednesday 28th July 2010 drew a large crowd so that the room at The Bentley Hotel, Lincoln was overflowing with buyers from all over the East Midlands. Raising over £4.3m from the sale of 27 lots with more than 7 out of 10 lots sold, The County Property Auction has outstripped the 61.4% national average for June this year reported by Essential Information Group.

Farmland continued to sell well at Auction with 308 acres of arable land sold in 9 lots. A five acre arable field at Ingram Lane, Sutton on Trent saw strong bidding across the room until the hammer fell at £35,000. At £7014 per acre, the best price for farmland on the day.

A former Wesleyan Chapel at North Kelsey Moor in excellent condition, complete with pews and a beautiful handwritten Indenture founding the Chapel, sold for £30,000.

Opportunities are rare when it comes to older properties for refurbishment however the sale included three classics. The Grove at Barrow on Humber, a 10 bedroom Grade II Listed property standing in almost one acre, went under the hammer for £224,000. 11 Little Thorpe Lane, a delightful small farmhouse with over two acres made £315,000 and 8 High Street, Heighington, a stone house and cottage at the heart of the village in need of total refurbishment reached £277,000.

Commenting on the Auction, Senior Partner Ian Walter said, "I am delighted with the response to the regional advertising campaign which saw a full auction room and more registered buyers than we have seen for several sales. The prices received were generally well ahead of expectations, particularly for land and houses for refurbishment. We are attracting an increasing number of larger commercial properties to add to the flow of residential and agricultural properties and development sites which come under the JHWalter gavel".

Additional Auction highlights included the former piggeries/poultry houses off London Road, Wyberton Nr Boston which sold under the hammer for £70,000 well in excess of its guide price of £40,000 after some very exciting bidding. A former public house, Robin Hood & Little John at Aslackby, Sleaford sold under the hammer for £221,000 against a guide price of £160,000. Also attracting interest, 65 Castleton Boulevard, Skegness, variously used as a guest house, nursing home and bedsit, sold under the hammer at £160,000, well in excess of its guide price of £60,000.

For further information: www.jhwalter.co.uk/propertyauctions

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An established gardening business is up for sale with a guide price of £30,000. Branston Garden Nursery, in the village's Moor Lane, is Lot 10 at the JHWalter auction. (Please See Page 15)

For further information: www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk

A four-storey Victorian building in the east end of Lincoln will also be going under the hammer. The building was formerly the Monks Abbey public house and most recently operated as Le Petite Hotel and Buddha Bar Restaurant. (Please See Page 15)

For further information: www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk

Two former seaside guesthouses will go under the hammer in July. The properties are among 29 lots in an auction being held by county agent JHWalter on Wednesday, 28 July.

(Please See Page 15)

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Lakes, farmland, building plots and properties for renovation are among the lots going under the hammer at our next County Property Auction on Wednesday 28th July at the Bentley Hotel, Lincoln LN6 9NH at 3pm. View the Catalogue

For further information: www.jhwalter.co.uk/propertyauctions

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JHWalter's Steve Catney sheds some light on the revamp of the planning system.

(Please See Page 25)

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Two farms and a smallholding close to Lincoln have gone on the market. JHWalter is selling the three sites that are close to the villages of Glentham, Scothern and Willingham by Stow.

(Please See Page 23)

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Highfield Cliff Farm, Glentham; a capital arable farm extending to 341 acres with modern grain storage and modern farmhouse. Grove Farm, Scothern; a residential farm with 66 acres in a ring fence, farmhouse and range of modern & traditional farm buildings.

For further information: www.jhwalter.co.uk/property

An industrial site in a village near Lincoln will also be up for grabs at the JHWalter auction. The 3.66 acre peice of land in Stow Lane, Ingham, seven miles north of Lincoln, was until recently operating as a scrap metal processing plant.

(Please See Page 15)

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A former solicitors' office in the centre of Lincoln will go under the hammer next month. The building, in Newland, has planning permission for either offices or retail purposes.

(Please See Page 15)

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Wednesday 14th April 2010 at the Lincolnshire Showground.

Property and Business Advisors from JHWalter will be exhibiting at Stand Number 12 and invite you to join us there.

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New Statutory Instrument published regarding General Permitted Development Rights. The changes coming into force on April 6th 2010 include a number of areas where permitted development rights have been widened. May be of interest to some commercial developers.

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We are now inviting lots for our 12th May Auction please contact us on 01522 504360.

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The site of a former medieval Lincolnshire village has sold at auction for £75,000.

The scheduled monument fetched the asking price when it went under the hammer at the JHWalter sale yesterday.

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Land that was once the site of a medieval village is up for auction in Lincoln.

Orford, between Binbrook and Brookenby, near Market Rasen, was once home to a group of residents who would sound more at home in a Lord of the Rings novel.

For further information: www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk

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The LAMMA Show goes from strength to strength. This years Show is taking place on the 20th and 21st January and JHWalter looks forward to welcoming you to Stand Number 807 in Hall 8. Parking and Entry are free!

For further information: www.lammashow.co.uk

Follow Bankwood Barn; a property we sold in The County Property Auction in 2007, on Build A New Life In The Country on 14th January at 8pm on Channel 5.

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Following the success of our 2009 auctions we are pleased to announce our 2010 auction calendar. We are constantly inviting all types of property for our auctions.

For further information: www.jhwalter.co.uk/propertyauctions

The world wide web is an amazing thing. Our compensation team have recently received a call from the New Zealand Farmers Weekly for a comment on what is reasonable compensation for a controversial proposal for new electricity pylons; including 65 metre towers through New Zealands central North Island, some of the country's most expensive pastoral country.

For further information: www.jhwalter.co.uk/compensation