2024-10-28-莱坊-English_Farmland_Index_Q3_2024_2页_692kb

The agricultural land market in England and Wales has experienced a slowdown in the third quarter of 2024, largely due to concerns over Labour's upcoming budget and potential tax increases. While the Knight Frank Farmland Index showed a slight price increase compared to the previous year, marking a record high, growth has tapered off from a peak seen in 2022. Economic factors such as rising interest rates and reduced vendor activity have contributed to this stagnation. Other assets like gold and global equities have also seen fluctuating growth, but farmland has consistently performed well historically. Expert comments highlight regional price variations and cautious market behavior, with some land fetching high prices, but overall momentum is expected to resume only in the next spring.