Posts Tagged ‘property’
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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreEPC or not to EPC…that is the question
Caitlyn Bennett, RDP Real Estate Solicitor, delves into one of the most urgent issues currently facing commercial property transactions. It is not surprising that amidst the government’s proposed rigorous reforms with energy performance and building sustainability, that Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) have become a hot topic for negotiation and debate within commercial property transactions. For…
Read MoreThe Autumn Budget 2024: What it means for you and your Estate Planning
On Wednesday 30th October, the delivery of the Autumn Budget 2024 saw the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announce major tax changes, most notably in relation to Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The changes are set to impact many, from farmers and business owners to bereaved families. RDP solicitor, Sam Saysell, summarises the major announcements that…
Read MoreSafeguard Your Future
A report by the Alzheimer’s Society revealed that it is projected that over 1 million people in the UK will be suffering with dementia by 2025. This means it is now more important than ever to ensure that that we plan for a time when we may no longer have the mental capacity to make…
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