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Prince William's Duchy Farm Sales May Force Tenants to Buy or Move
Tenant farmers across several English counties may be forced to purchase their holdings or leave due to a planned property sell-off by the Prince of Wales.
The Prince of Wales has planned to sell off up to 20% of the Duchy of Cornwall over the next decade. This ten-year sale plan could affect up to 40 farm holdings across Devon, Cornwall, Herefordshire, and the Midlands. While the Duchy aims to raise £500m to invest in affordable housing, local communities, and environmental projects, the process has caused concern among tenants. Some farmers fear they will not be able to afford to buy their farms, leading to prolonged uncertainty and emotional distress.
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