Today’s Farm Business Needs Someone who Understands
We take the time to make it easy for you
Insight & Experience
Your Farm Property requires a different level of insight that can only be gained with years of experience to appreciate the unique challenges faced by farmers today.
As a country practice, we have been supporting farmers for years advising on property and land law, disputes, succession planning, farm ownership, farm rental & leasing, land transfer, grazing agreements and forestry purchase or sale.
Any time you are entering into a legal contract it’s always best to understand the principles behind each piece of paper you sign.
The law is for everyone so we take the time to show you the options you have to make life easy for you.
5 Questions to consider when renting or leasing farm land:
How long with the lease be?
In legalese, this is called the Term. We will help you consider whether the term be tax efficient for you.
When are guarantees necessary?
If leasing to a farming company, do you want to get a guarantee from the owners of the company? We’ll show you why.
Do you want your tenant to be an “Active Farmer’?
If your tenant is remains an “Active Farmer” for duration of the lease this ensures that you remain qualified for inheritance tax, exemption or relief. We will work with you to consider what happens if the tenant does not continue to be an Active Farmer.
Is the rent to stay the same every year?
Do you want to include a range review clause? What is the best type of rent review clause? Who should review the rent?
Basic payments vs single payments
Check with your farm advisor about your position regarding Basic Payments/Single Farm Payments on the land. Do you want them back after the lease is over?
We help you consider questions such as these in relation to your farm property and we provide remedies in a legally binding lease.
Farm Lease is just one farm related question that we can help you resolve. Make an appointment or fill out our enquiry form and we can discuss any others you face.
Why Choose Kelly Colfer for your Farm Business?
We can meet you virtually or in person
Covid restrictions are changing all the time. No matter what they are we will always provide you with the safest and most efficient way of working together. We are familiar with multiple ways of interacting, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom. We will work with whatever makes you most comfortable for your farm business.
Transparent Fees
We’ll provide you with clear and transparent pricing in advance – so you can be confident on what you’ll be paying, and what you’re getting for your money.
Where a case becomes unexpectedly complex, we’ll flag this with you immediately – so there’s never any nasty surprises!
Professional and Experienced
Kelly Colfer Son & Poyntz has been offering legal services in the South East since 1872. It's owned and operated by Solicitor Declan Joyce. With a staff that has more than 60 years of combined experience, it's one of the most trusted legal firms in Wexford.
