Property management

The end of the four-year rule?

“In November 2022 we discussed what is now Clause 107 of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill, which, as drafted, would abolish what is known as the four-year rule and replace it...

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Posted February 3, 2023
In Chartered surveyors and land agents

Happy Christmas

We wish all our clients and contacts a very happy Christmas and look forward to working with them to unlock whatever opportunities the New Year may bring. Our offices will be...

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Posted December 22, 2022
In Agri-environmental schemes

Slurry infrastructure grant

Up to £250,000 of grant aid is available under the newly announced Defra slurry infrastructure grant. The application period opens on 6 December 2022 and closes on 31 January 2023. Applications...

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Posted November 24, 2022
In Agri-environmental schemes

Invalid notice to quit

The legal world is excited about a recent decision of the Court of Appeal concerning a notice to quit an agricultural holding. The facts are unusual in that there was an...

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Posted November 9, 2022
In Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution

Big nature impact fund

If you have heard of the Big Nature Impact Fund (BNIF) then you will be more switched on to the news around the emerging public/private sector markets in natural capital and...

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Posted November 3, 2022
In Agri-environmental schemes

UK woodland flood management guide published

What is billed as the first ever UK woodland natural flood management guide has just been published. Given the high profile that flooding issues and “nature-based solutions” have had over recent...

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Posted October 26, 2022
In Agri-environmental schemes

Rock review published

Baroness Rock’s review and recommendations for reform of the agricultural tenanted sector have been published today. There is also a summary and recommendations for those who prefer a quicker read. Mark...

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Posted October 13, 2022
In Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution

The death of Her Majesty the Queen

We join the many other organisations and individuals in expressing our deep sadness at the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We also reflect on her long life of dedication and...

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Posted September 9, 2022
In Agri-environmental schemes