We are different because we understand that…

Rural & Agricultural Properties

• Timing is often everything with land and farm purchases
• Land development is about strategic thinking and collaborative working
• The current implications of BREXIT and the future of the Basic Payment Scheme should not be underestimated, neither should the emerging focus on environmental stewardship
• Discussions with your accountant and land agent are crucial
• Specialist enquiries and searches should be considered and raised appropriately as well as site visits being carried out
• Purchasing structures and wider succession planning should be discussed

Diversification

• The phasing out of the Basic Payment Scheme will put pressure of rural businesses to diversify
• Collaborative working with your accountant will ensure tax concerns are discussed
• Wider succession and inheritance tax planning is crucial when moving away from traditional farming activities
• Appropriate business structures need to be considered

Agricultural Occupation & Joint Ventures

• With nearly 14 million hectares of land in England still occupied under the Agricultural Holdings Act, these “old style” tenancies are still relevant
• Identifying the different types of rural occupation is key to understanding an occupier’s rights and its impact on value
• The significance of the different farming arrangements when tax and succession planning should not be overlooked
• The future of contract and share farming post BREXIT is significant

Equine Considerations

• Understanding the unique legal requirements for equine properties, including land use and animal welfare.
• Navigating the complexities of equine business operations, from breeding to training and events.
• Addressing the specific tax and estate planning needs of equine property owners and businesses.
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