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Farm Business Tenancies and the leasing of rural land and property, more generally, require specialist legal expertise and knowledge.
We have considerable experience of advising on the leasing of agricultural land and buildings and are familiar with potential access, planning and other issues that often need to be clarified and addressed to avoid future problems.
We regularly advise on Farm Business Tenancy Agreements and understand the very specific legal issues that need to be considered. We also take care to set our legal advice in the wider commercial and financial context of such tenancies.
Our agricultural lawyers can arrange meetings at any of our local offices in York and across Yorkshire, so simply contact your nearest Harrowells office in York, St Saviourgate, Clifton Moor, Easingwold, Haxby, Pocklington, Malton, and Thirsk.
The farmer 'lump sum exit scheme' needs to be considered with care
It is a well-known ‘fact’ that farmers never retire; there is always far too much to do to have that luxury. Many farmers we deal with are keen to pass the farm and business on to whichever member of the family is most willing, whilst keeping...
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is primarily a charge on your assets on death, including your share of assets jointly held with another person. However, lifetime gifts made within seven years prior to your death can also be brought back into charge. IHT is also...
Potential impact of Assured Agricultural Occupancy on diversification plans
If a farmer decides that the new income will come from upgrading farm workers cottages for use as B&Bs or holiday cottages, or to demolish them to make way for something new, this can create significant issues unless proper consideration and planning is...
