The Autumn Budget – What This Means For Farmers, Landowners And Business Owners

The 2024 Autumn Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, introduced significant changes to inheritance tax rules – particularly affecting Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). These reforms are expected to have a major impact on farmers, landowners and business owners, sparking concern across rural communities. So, what do we know so far…

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The Power of a Promise: How Proprietary Estoppel Shapes Property Rights

In the world of land law, there’s a common saying: “If it’s not in writing, it doesn’t exist”. Essentially, this means that for something to be legally binding, it will usually need to be written into a lease or contract. However, there is a useful exception to this rule known as proprietary estoppel. This doctrine…

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