New Duties: Understanding the 2026 Non-Domestic Rates Changes

New Duties: Understanding the 2026 Non-Domestic Rates Changes

The 2026 business rates reform introduces updated valuations, revised multipliers and new reporting obligations that will affect non-domestic property owners. While these changes aim to modernise the system and adapt to changing values of land, they may lead to...
Changes to Agricultural Funding and New Environmental Schemes

Changes to Agricultural Funding and New Environmental Schemes

England’s farm support landscape is changing at great pace. The old system of direct payments, also known as legacy subsidy schemes, is slowly but surely winding down, being replaced with the new environmental schemes. These changes could affect your income,...
Highway Maintenance: Key Considerations

Highway Maintenance: Key Considerations

Understanding who is responsible for maintaining public rights of way can be confusing, particularly for those new to land management. These responsibilities are shared between local authorities and landowners and are rooted in centuries of legislation. The origins of...