News & Articles
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Read moreThe Green Life
Read moreIn these times of volatile energy prices, buying a rural property with its own renewable energy sources may seem like the perfect solution. A dedicated wind turbine in a field, and solar panels on the roof of a shed in the yard, are sensible ways to enhance your self-sufficiency. …
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Read moreWhy the nature of your holiday lettings business is important for tax purposes
Read moreThe summer holidays may now only be a memory, but two recent cases show that the taxation of holiday accommodation is never far from HMRC's mind, says Fiona Phillips, partner. In a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) case, non-residential rates of SDLT were used in the purchase of …
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Read moreGoing even greener
Read moreIn one of our earlier articles in this series, we discussed the issues to be considered when considering installing solar panels on a roof of an existing building at your premises. However, your energy needs and the scale of your site may justify you installing other energy producing equipment such …
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Read moreLand drains – The hidden underground network
Read moreFollowing her recent article about drainage and the development of agricultural land, Kirsty Barsby, a member of our Development & Strategic Projects team, replies to some specific enquiries we have received from our agricultural clients in relation to land drains. Land drains play an important role in allowing surface water …
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Read moreRenters Rights Bill: What if a landlord wants possession to sell a property?
Read moreOn 11 September 2024, the Labour Government published the Renters Rights Bill which is its version of what was, under the Conservative Government, the Renters (Reform) Bill, which did not quite make its way through Parliament. At present, if a landlord wants to sell a property, a 'no fault' eviction …
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Read moreAn overhaul of Employment Law – Labour's Plans
Read morePrior to Labour's election win on 04 July 2024, their manifesto pledges indicated that significant changes in employment law would be introduced. Here, Daniel Allen in Andrew Jackson's employment team, explains more about the implications for employers and employees. As part of the King's speech delivered on …
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Read moreThe family farm: why do I need a partnership agreement?
Read moreWhenever farming clients ask why they need a partnership agreement my answer is simple: the best partnership agreement is one that you never have to get out of the kitchen drawer. Of course you would say that they say. But actually, it's true! For a family farm, a partnership …
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Read moreDrainage and the development of agricultural land
Read moreIn this latest article Kirsty Barsby, a member of our Development & Strategic Projects team, considers some of the issues which often come into play when looking at drainage for former farmland which is being developed for an alternative use. Over the winter there was a significant amount of flooding …
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Read moreEnergy Infrastructure Projects: What's the latest?
Read moreWe are all familiar with national energy infrastructure projects which criss-cross our region. More are already coming onstream, and inevitably future schemes will be planned to help the country move towards a net zero position. You may receive a letter in the post or a visit by an agent …