FSP advises the University of Reading on new site acquisition to boost their leading agricultural research and education strategy
Buying agricultural land to extend your garden
Kelsie Essenhigh, Legal Director in the Agriculture and Rural Land team considers what you should look for when thinking of extending your garden by buying adjoining farmland.
The Environment Act 2021: Biodiversity Net Gain
What are the ‘Biodiversity Net Gain’ requirements for new developments introduced by the Environment Act 2021.
The Environment Act 2021: Conservation Covenants
Hazel Eccles, who leads our Agricultural & Rural Land and Renewable Energy & Environment teams, considers the introduction of conservation covenants by the Environment Act 2021.
Farming succession: the Lump Sum Exit Scheme
Now is the time to consider the future of your farm with the introduction of the new ‘Lump Sum Exit Scheme’, which is intended to allow farmers to retire or take up a new occupation.
Preparing to sell part of your farm?
Kelsie Essenhigh, Legal Director in FSP’s Agriculture and Rural Land team considers what you should look for on a sale of part of agricultural land.
When does a promise amount to a claim in land?
Farm Land – proprietary estoppel claim fails at the first hurdle.
Who will inherit the family farm?
Succession to the family farm, how to avoid disputes and protect the next generation’s inheritance!
Things to consider when making a sale of part
Joanna Stepien, a solicitor in the Real Estate team, writes about some of the things a seller should consider when selling part (as opposed to whole) of the land they own.
The “Landmark” Agricultural Act 2020 is here
The long awaited agricultural bill was passed into law on Wednesday 11 November.