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Looking after the Farm when you can’t – the importance of putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place

Farming businesses are unique. They often combine family life, land ownership, livestock management, machinery investment, and complex financial arrangements within…
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What is an Overage Agreement?

Overage agreements continue to play a pivotal role in property transactions, and their popularity is showing no signs of waning….
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Last Chance to Comment: Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

The new government have promised to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years. These ambitious plans will…
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A Brief Guide to Agricultural Property Relief

Agricultural Property Relief is a Tax Planning mechanism available to farmers and landowners to make the transfer of farming land…
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Rural and Equestrian Property; Worrisome Weeds and Noxious Nuts

Intrusive weeds and poisonous nuts are always a worry when purchasing or selling property, especially rural and equestrian property….
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Property misrepresentation claims: when your seller hides the truth

You may wish to bring a claim against your seller for misrepresentation if you have found issues with your new…
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Is now the time to use Option Agreements?

We’ve all heard the rhetoric of the Covid-19 lockdown being a strange and difficult time, and if you are looking…
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A Brief Guide to Agricultural Tenancies

If you are renting agricultural land or buildings, you are likely to be an agricultural tenant. There are two main…
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Selling Land with the Benefit of Planning – Preparation for Sale

With the increasing demand for land to help house our growing population, a large number of landowners ……
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What is a planning agreement and who needs to be a party?

A Section 106 agreement is an agreement entered into between landowners…
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Benefits of Land Registration

HM Land Registry are aiming to achieve comprehensive land registration across England and Wales by 2030….
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Adverse possession – does a fence matter?

Adverse possession (commonly known as “squatter’s rights”) is continuously using land which…