The Government’s decision to increase the inheritance tax (IHT) relief threshold for farmers from £1 million to £2.5 million marks a…
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Inheritance Tax Planning: Time is running out for farming families
From April 2026, farming families and landowners with qualifying property exceeding the new £1 million cap for 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will face a significant Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability.
Renters’ Rights Act: Landlords – there’s still time to act
With the Renters’ Rights Act having received Royal Assent on 27th October, many landlords are understandably concerned about the future of Section 21 notices and their ability to regain possession of their properties.
Maile v Maile: Farm succession dispute settled in high court
A High Court ruling has brought closure to a long-running inheritance dispute over West Hook Farm, a 170-acre mixed farm near Okehampton, Devon. The case offers important lessons for farming families planning succession and for rural professionals supporting them.
Cheddar Reservoir 2: What it means for farmers in Somerset and Devon
The Cheddar Reservoir 2 and Transfer Project is set to reshape water
infrastructure across the West Country.
Navigating change in farm sales: 2025 in review & what’s ahead
As we reflect on the past year, it’s clear that it was anything but ordinary for the rural property market. From sweeping tax reforms to shifting buyer behaviours, farm sales have faced a turbulent yet transformative period. But with change comes opportunity and preparation is key.
England’s first tenant farming commissioner : A new era for the landlord and tenant relationship
The Commissioner’s focus is on improving relationships between tenant farmers, landlords, and agents, as well as promoting fair and transparent conduct within the farming sector. Alan Laidlaw brings over 25 years of experience in agriculture and land management, including senior roles at the Crown Estate and the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland.
A guide to debt recovery in the agriculture sector
The agricultural sector, often built on trusted relationships, is increasingly struggling with the significant impact of late payments.
New fraud regulations: What UK farming businesses need to know
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces a new offence: failure to prevent fraud. This is largely aimed at bigger organisations, but some farming businesses could be caught by the rules, especially those operating at scale or within larger groups.
Protect your farm’s assets with a share for share exchange
In recent weeks, we have seen a flurry of farming clients coming to us to draw up the legal paperwork for a share for share exchange. A…
Rumours of reconsideration on IHT plans for farms
With the upcoming Autumn Budget only weeks away, there have been several reports that ministers are considering changes to the controversial Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms announced last year, which would see a 20% tax on estates worth more than £1m.