In Ireland, the tradition of farming runs deep in the veins of the countryside, embodying a heritage passed down through generations. Yet, amid this rich agricultural history, the challenge of farm succession can often lead to added stress and anxiety for all parties concerned. Navigating this process has become increasingly complex and as the average age of Irish farmers continues to rise, many reach retirement age without a clear plan.

Jordan Auctioneers are excited to bring the first of 4 Lots at Clonygowan to the market. Lot 1 comprises a detached residence standing on c. 15.6 acres (6.3 hectares) which was built in the 1970’s extending to c. 1,323 sq.ft. (123 sq.m) . The entire is structurally in good condition with the following accommodation: hall, sitting room, kitchen, living room, utility, wc, 4 bedrooms and a bathroom. There is oil fired central heating and an alarm. Outside there is several old sheds and a 3-span hay barn with ‘lean-to’. The land is all good quality in 5 divisions.

We are delighted to present ‘Crandoon Farm’ a magnificent modern residence with yard on about 47 acres of top-quality land. Located in the heart of County Kildare the property is very accessible with the M9 (junction 3) less than 5 mins, Dublin City 55km, Dublin Airport 70km, Naas 25km and Athy 10km. The bespoke architraves, classic windows and comfortable high-ceilinged reception rooms, all create a timeless family home with flawless modern specifications. The residence, constructed in the mid 2000’s with a BER rating of B3 has oil-fired under-floor heating throughout extending to c.530 sq.m (c. 5,705 sq.ft) of living accommodation (excl basement) and offers complete privacy, security and seclusion.

Agricultural land leasing has recently become a very topical discussion recently for both farmers and other interest groups involved in the sector. Some extraordinary figures have been quoted in recent months and of course these prices have gathered much attention. The question of renting out your land /farm has never been more to the forefront of people’s minds, particularly those who see it as a way to postpone the often-difficult decision of selling.

Jordan Auctioneers are are delighted to present to the market this well renowned and landmark property which has considerable potential and benefits from an established commercial use. Set in a highly desirable location midway between Naas & Kilcullen (both c. 6km) with direct frontage onto the R448 (old Dublin Road) of over 20 meters. The property benefits from easy accessibility to the M7 Motorway and the M9 Motorway.

Jordan Auctioneers successfully sold 104 acres by Public Auction on Monday last. Before a large attendance of about 60 people the entire was offered for sale in several lots before being sold in its entirety for a price of €1,850,000 to a local farming family. There was strong interest in all the lots, but the combined package generated the best price with several active bidders.

Jordan Auctioneers have just launched an iconic property in Abbeyleix prominently located in the centre of the town. The fine Period Residence forms the end house of the historic Pembroke Terrace. The origin of Pembroke Terrace can be traced to c. 1840. On the marriage of Thomas Viscount de Vesci to Lady Emma Herbert, daughter of the 11th Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery. At the turn of the century Pembroke Terrace housed a Post Office, Constabulary Barracks, an Inspector’s House and Hibernian Bank. Today the entire is in private ownership and this property has been in the current family for upwards of 65 years.

The second of our April auction properties is Mill House, one of the best farms to come on the market in Co. Kildare for some time with a farmhouse, old yard and 103 acres of the top-quality land. Mill house is a traditional two storey farmhouse of circa 198 sq.m (2,131 sq.ft). It fronts onto the main road and is in relatively good condition throughout although it would benefit from some upgrading and modernisation. There are two lovely reception rooms to the front of the house with 9ft ceilings and 4 bedrooms which provide ample accommodation.

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to present the first of two properties to be auctioned in April. The first auction is a lovely property on 7 acres in the centre of Rathvilly within walking distance of all local services and facilities and the entire is zoned a combination of ‘Town Centre’ (c. 3 acres) & ‘Open Space /Amenity (c.4 acres)’ in the Draft County Development Plan 2022 – 2028 which is due to be adopted by mid-2022. The propery comprises of a substantial two storey residence of 187 sq.m. (c. 2,000 sq.ft) complete with a range of reception rooms and 4 bedrooms and requires extensive renovation throughout.

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to acquire a superb block of development land in a proven selling location on the edge of Kildare Town. The entire extends to approx. 11 hectares (27.28 acres) with a large portion zoned ‘New Residential’.

In one of Jordan Auctioneers last Auctions of 2021, we successfully sold 38 acres of non-residential land just outside Sallins in Co. Kildare. Before an attendance of about 20 people bidding was lively from the outset with the property opening at €500,000 and 3 active bidders throughout. The hammer fell for a price of €835,000 equating to almost €22,000 per acre.

Continuing an extraordinary selling season for Jordan Auctioneers in south Kildare we successfully sold 3 separate properties on Thursday last by Auction. A sign of the changed times; two were sold online and one was conducted in person.

Selling a farm can be a stressful and emotional experience. Until a sale is agreed every effort and focus is given to try and achieve the best price and maximize the outcome. You only get one chance to sell something so careful planning, good advice and adequate preparation are the key features to obtaining a satisfactory result.

Jordan Auctioneers are offering a superb land holding extending to a total of approximately 39 acres just outside Sallins in Co. Kildare. The property is in an excellent location close to Sallins (3.5km), Naas (6km), Clane (7km) and the M7 Motorway. The entire is close to a number of Golf Clubs including Palmerstown House, Castlewarden Golf & Country Club, The K Club and Killeen Golf Club.

Assuming a decision to sell the family is now arrived at we now outline the process involved so you can be on the ready to proceed without any unnecessary delays.

Jordan Auctioneers are offering a property with great potential just outside Athy comprising a bungalow, former garden centre & yard on c.7 acres. The subject property is in an excellent location approximately 5.5km from Athy, 18km from Kilcullen, 20km from Newbridge and 15km from The Curragh. The property is also close to the Motorway network with the M9 accessible in 10 mins (Junction 3).

At this stage you have confirmed your title with your solicitor, obtained sales and valuation advice, received the necessary taxation and accounting advice and can therefore make a fully informed decision as to the merit of selling.

Once the sales advice has been obtained and estimated realization prices established, we recommend that a vendor discuss the tax implications of selling the property with his / her accountant.

Following on from last weeks Blog on Step 1 of Selling The Family Farm / Assets where we covered seeking legal advice as your first point of contact , we now move onto the second step which is to obtain independent sales and valuation advice.

Over the coming weeks Clive Kavanagh, Director here at Jordan Auctioneers with ‘on the ground’ first hand experience of dealing with the sale of agricultural land and country properties will be outlining the various considerations with regard to selling the family farm and/or land.