Plans to scrap nutrient neutrality quashed by House of Lords
Amendments to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill that would have scrapped nutrient neutrality for houseing developers have been quashed by the House of Lords.
VAT changes will affect businesses providing accommodation and catering
Businesses providing accommodation services or catering should be aware of the changes to VAT taking place from 1 October 2021.
New rules for spreading organic manure on agricultural land
The Environment Agency has published a new regulatory position statement (RPS 25) advising the rural community on spreading organic manure this autumn.
New Change-of-Use Permitted Development Right to ease pressure on housing demand
The government has revealed plans for a new Permitted Development Right that allows change of use from commercial or business use to residential.
Join AssetSphere as a Chartered Surveyor
AssetSphere are currently looking for a full-time and a part-time Chartered Rural Practice Surveyor: a registered valuer, with some planning and commercial property experience.
Utilising permitted development rights to add capital value
Utilising permitted development rights provides a cheaper and quicker route than going through a full planning application. If you’re unaware of their potential offer, here’s a little insight…
New 56-day camping rights come with strings attached
Recent rule changes enable farmers and landowners to generate additional income from temporary campsites and glamping sites this summer... but there are strings attached!
The problem with the popularity of Public Rights of Way
The UK’s 150,000 miles of Public Rights of Way (PRoW) have seen a huge increase in use, but this comes as a double-edged sword for landowners, farmers and estate managers.
Get the right tax relief on any recent septic tank upgrades
If you incurred expenditure in order to meet the new regulations regarding septic tanks, ensure this is declared correctly on your forthcoming tax return.
A good time to review your Inheritance Tax and succession plans
With the chancellor’s next statement due in the spring of 2021 – and changes to Inheritance Tax administration in the pipeline – now is a good to review your Inheritance Tax and succession plans.