DEFRA opens £40 million fund to boost farm productivity
The government has announced a £40 million boost to fund the next stage of the Country Productivity Scheme, allowing farmers in England to apply for funding to improve farm productivity.
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Further changes to permitted development legislation
Further changes to the government’s permitted development legislation came into place on 1 October 2017, allowing for industrial buildings that fulfill a set of criteria to be turned into residential dwellings.
Stamp Duty Land Tax: mixed-use savings
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is most relevant on purchases above the £925,001 threshold. But many buyers are unaware of the significant savings that can be made on mixed-use land and property, where stamp duty is calculated differently.
£29m boost for rural South West
The Rural Payments Agency has announced a £29m boost to improve jobs and growth in rural areas across the South West including Dorset and Wiltshire.
Change to assessment of business rates
The ability to avoid business rates on properties undergoing works has changed following the recent Monk v Newbiggin rating tribunal case.
The impact of Brexit on UK farmland
Farmland price indexes have fallen 3% in the three months to March, ending a run of significant returns on farmland. Values are still high but the average price per acre of English Farmland has now dropped back below £8,000.
The new Electronic Communications Code
The Electronic Communications Code regulates the relationship between electronic communication providers and landowners in the UK.
Woodland creation grant open for applications
Applications for the government's Country Stewardship woodland creation grant are now being accepted – but be quick as they must be submitted by 31 March 2016.