‘Act now’ to avoid being hit by death duties

‘Act now’ to avoid being hit by death duties

Whitley Stimpson are urging middle income families to examine ways of making their savings and investments more tax efficient to avoid leaving their beneficiaries with an unexpected hit on their inheritance.

Spring Statement 2022

Spring Statement 2022

Against a backdrop of rising inflation, Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his first Spring Statement on Wednesday 23 March 2022. In his Spring Statement, the Chancellor announced a cut in fuel duty for petrol and diesel as he sought to ease the impact of rising prices...
Solar farms – a bright idea for farmers?

Solar farms – a bright idea for farmers?

As the UK pushes towards its target of carbon net zero by 2050, the number of solar farms being developed is increasing exponentially year on year. With rents as high as £1,000 per acre, having one on your land can seem like an extremely attractive proposition for...
The importance of a properly worded grazing license

The importance of a properly worded grazing license

Of all the legal and property agreements entered into by farmers and landowners, the lowly grazing license might seem a long way down the list of priorities. But treating it that way is false economy. A poorly worded grazing license – one that is written without any...