by Will Foyle | Aug 10, 2019 | Tax Relief
Following our article in December 2018, more detail of administrative simplifications regarding Inheritance Tax (IHT) has been released by the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS). These could be of concern to farmers and landowners whose assets may currently qualify...
by Will Foyle | Aug 10, 2019 | Agriculture
Cross Compliance bans the cutting or trimming of hedges (or trees) between 1st March and 31st August 2019 (inclusive) to protect birdlife. However, if oilseed rape or temporary grassland will be sown during August 2019 a derogation from this requirement can be applied...
by John Haigh | Aug 7, 2019 | Company
One of North Yorkshire’s most well-respected property firms is celebrating its centenary with plans to expand across the region. Harrogate-based Lister Haigh was founded in 1919 by auctioneer Oswald Michael Lister in the Nidderdale village of Clint and is one of the...
by Catherine Johnston | Jul 25, 2019 | Residential
Living in the countryside, it is very common to have a septic tank as connection to mains drainage can be a long way away. They can be a relatively easy solution so long as they are regularly emptied and maintained, but new General Binding Rules came into force in...
by Tim Waring | Jul 20, 2019 | Residential
Someone once told me the secret to selling is having plenty of “P’s”. Now I’ve got your attention, let me explain before you reach the wrong conclusion. “Correctly pricing a good product to attract quality purchasers” may sound like a quote from a business management...
by Katie Fall | Jul 13, 2019 | Agriculture
The much anticipated Round 2 of Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme finally opened on Tuesday this week. Applications must be submitted by midday, the 3rd September 2019. Applicants should receive verification of their eligibility before the end of September...
by Catherine Johnston | Jul 13, 2019 | Company
We enjoyed celebrating our Centenary with a drinks reception on Tuesday afternoon at the Great Yorkshire Show, with thanks to the CLA for allowing us the use of their lawn. We had a fabulous 3 days at the Show and thoroughly enjoyed meeting up with clients old and...
by Will Foyle | Jun 27, 2019 | Company
Our team are busy preparing for this years Great Yorkshire Show, this year marks a special occasion for us as we celebrate our Centenary year. We are hoping that the weather holds out and that a number of faces, both old and new are able to join us at some point...
by Will Foyle | Jun 15, 2019 | Compensation
As many of you will be aware North Yorkshire County Council are currently seeking the public’s views on the impact of congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough. There have already been a vast array of views represented and the Council continue to gather further views...
by Will Foyle | Jun 15, 2019 | Grant Schemes
We are aware that there continues to be a number of Natural England delays in processing payments for annual revenue claims under both the Environmental Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Grant Schemes. We understand that many of the issues holding up payments...
