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Land Business Update | Autumn Budget 2025
What the Budget means for farmers and landowners Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Autumn Budget after weeks of speculation about the contents. The following is a brief summary of some of the key announcements with implications for farmers and landowners and our understanding of them so far. Inheritance tax on farms and estates – […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 17 November 2025
Farming & food Global food systems pushing the planet beyond safe environmental boundaries – “the science is undeniable” The latest report from the EAT-Lancet Commission, which is a collaboration of health, agriculture and environmental scientists, reaffirmed its ‘Planetary Health Diet’, which recommends a shift toward largely plant-based diets with moderate amounts of animal-source foods. The […]
Phased introduction of Renters’ Rights Act to start on 1 May 2026
The Renters’ Rights Act will be implemented in three phases, with the first changes taking effect from 1 May 2026. The Government has confirmed the following timetable for the rollout of the new legislation, which received Royal Assent in October 2025: Phase One From 1 May 2026, the key changes are: Phase Two From late 2026: […]
Natural capital markets – an at-a-glance guide
Every corporate business in the UK is under growing pressure to measure the impact of their operations on climate change and biodiversity and to take steps to reduce it. Nature-based solutions are one way for them to meet both their regulatory obligations and voluntary sustainability goals, while at the same time opening up new revenue […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 5 November 2025
Farming & food A third of British farmers made no profit in past year (UK) 35% of the farmers surveyed for a report for McCain Foods said that they made a loss or were breaking even. The report states that 51% of farmers have considered leaving the industry in the past year due to financial […]
Grant support for environmental enhancement (England)
The closure of key Government schemes like the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Capital Grants has created uncertainty in the funding landscape for farmers and landowners. These changes, along with the reductions in Basic Payment Schemes have left a gap in accessible agri-environmental funding at a time when demand for nature recovery and climate resilience […]
Renters’ Rights Act is here – are you prepared?
The Renters’ Rights Bill has now received Royal Assent, marking the most significant overhaul of the private rented sector in decades. It is a pivotal moment, bringing substantial changes for landlords across three key areas: rent review procedures, length of occupation and administrative requirements. It is important to note that the majority of the Act is not […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 13 October 2025
Farming & food UK tractor registrations increase for first time in nine months (UK) Registrations in September 2025 were slightly higher than those in September 2024, according to data from the Agricultural Engineers Association. This is a positive sign after registration numbers had previously fallen in every month in 2025 compared with the year before. […]
Health & safety update | Autumn 2025
Welcome to this quarter’s health & safety update. As we head into the latter part of the year, there’s no shortage of change and challenge across our industry — from ongoing safety concerns in agriculture to new legislation affecting landlords and property managers. In this edition, we take a look at the rise in farming […]
In the know: UK home energy efficiency grants and incentives
Wondering what grants or funding may be available to improve the energy efficiency of your home or rental property? There is a selection of grant schemes and incentives available across Great Britian designed to cut energy bills, boost comfort, and prepare properties for a low-carbon future. The value of the support can range from a […]
Farm succession planning: The overlooked pitfalls of IHT gifting
Lifetime gifting of farm or estate assets through Potentially Exempt Transfers (PETs) can be a valuable tool for succession and Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning. While your solicitor and accountant can guide you through the legal and financial implications, it is equally important to acknowledge the practical and human consequences of transferring assets between generations. Tax […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 30 September 2025
Farming & food Agricultural land use in England (England) Defra has published the latest data on land use, for the year ending on 1 June 2025. The main points are: The proportion of England’s total area used for agriculture has barely changed in the past ten years, remaining at 68-69%. The total croppable area has […]
Farmers face further labour cost pressures, as wages in other sectors climb
Rising wages across the wider economy are putting labour costs back in the spotlight for farmers and landowners. Although many farming and land-based businesses are under financial strain, rising private and public sector wages and increases in the National Living Wage mean employers are under pressure to keep pace. Minimum pay levels for farmworkers are […]
Why accurate valuations are central to IHT planning
The planned changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) put valuations firmly centre stage for farmers and landowners. What has for many years been covered almost entirely by Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will soon look very different. With only the first £1m of qualifying property set to attract 100% APR or BPR […]
Land Business Update | Week commencing 15 September 2025
Farming & food Modelling the impact of IHT reforms on farm profitability (UK) We have modelled the likely liability and affordability of the proposed changes to inheritance tax on a range of farm sizes. Our modelling assumes farmers will use some of the most straightforward tax-planning steps – such as dividing assets between spouses, restructuring […]
New modelling shows impact of IHT reforms on profitability
The window is narrowing for farms and estate businesses to prepare for forthcoming inheritance tax (IHT) reforms, with new analysis highlighting the impact on farm profitability for farms of different sizes and performance levels. The draft Finance Bill confirmed changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), due to take effect from […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 1 September 2025
Farming & food An EU trade deal with safeguards for farming (EU) Given UK trade agreements, it’s interesting to see how others are being structured. After 25 years of negotiations, the trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries, which include Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, has been agreed. Many European farmers are worried […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 18 August 2025
Farming & food Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier – complete the pre-application process to be able to apply Only people who have been invited to apply, received pre-application advice and completed any preparatory work will be able to apply for the new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) when it opens for applications in September. Please contact […]
Positive changes to Woodland Carbon Code
A new version of the Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) – the quality assurance standard for UK woodland carbon projects – has been published with the early indications looking like the update will be financially and practically beneficial to landowners and land managers alike. Version 3 of the WCC was officially launched on 1 August. However, […]
Counting down to IHT reform: What farms and estates must do now
The window is narrowing for farms and estate businesses to prepare for the forthcoming inheritance tax (IHT) reforms. The recent draft Finance Bill confirmed the planned changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), due to take effect from April 2026. The implications for farming businesses are significant, and while industry bodies […]
