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The 30 th October 2024 was an important day, not just for the changes made to the tax regime, but it was also a catalyst for those difficult conversations surrounding succession planning, which may otherwise have been left unspoken. There is no better time...
We had the great pleasure of attending The Ryedale Show near Kirkbymoorside last month. This is a fantastic, traditional and very successful farming event, which is growing in number every year. This year’s show saw the usual judging categories of...
It has been a tumultuous couple of years in the farming sector, with wholesale changes to the subsidy regime, commodity price shocks and uncertainty concerning export markets. In this context, there was at least some good news in the recent Budget for...
The recent announcement of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday is a welcome discount to those looking to relocate. However, whilst a saving for many, there are bound to be some who lose out. The Chancellor’s announcement primarily benefits those...
Across the country, landowners have seen public rights of way used more than ever in the last couple of months due to the country’s population exercising from home and exploring their local areas because of the lockdown restrictions. Whilst some...
How to Make the Sale or Purchase of Your Home Smooth Sailing
You’ve tidied, staged, and prepared your home for sale. The photos are live, and your property is ready to attract attention. But once it's listed, what should you do next? The answer is simple: instruct your solicitor or conveyancer as early as...
Someone attempting to become the owner of land which they are occupying but do not own is known as ‘adverse possession’. On 26 th February 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision in a case arising from a long-running boundary...
Harrowells expands Private Client team in response to growing demand for estate tax planning
Harrowells Solicitors has significantly expanded its Private Client department to meet a rise in demand for estate and inheritance tax planning, driven by legislative changes, frozen tax allowances, and rising asset values. With property, investments, and...
