I am a trainee solicitor in my first seat in the rural property team. I primarily support other solicitors, working…
We recently had a very interesting case land on our desks! Without going into too much detail (and we assure…
Landowners will be familiar with using existing unadopted roads as they invariably form part of, adjoin or provide a means…
You may have seen recently seen that The Crooked House, located near Dudley burnt down on 5 August 2023. It…
Increasing understanding of carbon credits and their role is vital to the importance of addressing the global climate crisis. This…
Moore Barlow invite our rural family business clients to think about the story of their family business. How it started,…
Terry Pratchett, the well known author of fantasy novels once wrote that “those of us with dementia need a little…
We have seen an increase in enquiries lately from our landowning client base with residential letting property portfolios questioning whether…
Land, farm and home transactions
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I am an Associate Solicitor in our Rural Property team,…
All property owners in England and Wales can set up property alerts with the Land Registry to notify them of…
When owning property of any kind where there are trees, or possibly only one tree, you must take care when…
On 20 March 2013, the then Chancellor, George Osborne, announced a significant change on how debts are allowed or relieved…
Charlotte Brackley considers two recent Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) cases brought against HMRC and the potential implications for buyers…
Prepared for South East Farmer and published in their March edition, Sarah Jordan, partner and head of the rural estate…
I am an Associate in the Rural Property Department in our Woking Office. I assist Charlotte Brackley with the selling…
If you have ever been involved in a property transaction whether buying, selling or even acting for clients, you would…
To self-build or not to self-build, that is the question! For many landowners, obtaining planning consent for development on their…
Given the rise in electricity and gas prices, there has been a recent drive in the installation of wood burners…
The last year has seen an enormous number of measures putting into effect the Agricultural Transition Plan, many of which…
How to make lifetime residential tenancies work for both landlords and tenants.
We are well versed in the Moore Barlow…
With the phasing out of BPS subsidies and the added pressure of a dip in the economy in 2023, we…
What can agricultural Landlords do if their tenants run into financial difficulty?
The answer to this question will depend upon…
The new Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 came into force on 1 August 2022.
The new Register of…
Inherited properties and the extra 3% stamp duty land tax (SDLT) charge: When could you be caught by the uplift?…
Our Rural Services team is very pleased to announce that we will soon be offering notarial services. Louise Williams, who…
As solicitors, we are duty bound to protect your interests as clients and to protect any money that we hold…
HMRC and the Government have made changes to the rules surrounding usage of rebated fuels, the most common in the…
Anyone who has bought a farm or a country house with land in recent years will be familiar with the…
I am a Paralegal in the firm’s Rural Property team, assisting Partner, Sarah Jordan, and our wider Rural Property team…
It is estimated that 72% of land in the UK is farmed but, in 2017, the AGFORWARD project estimated that…
The Government produced its response in February 2022 to the consultation exercise last year on the Lump Sum Exit Scheme.…
Clients often ask why an on the ground boundary differs to the red line on their land registry filed plan.…
On 27 January 2022, the High Court handed down its judgment in Morton v Morton [2022] EWHC 163 (Ch), which concerned a dispute…
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I am a paralegal in the rural property department. I assist Charlotte Brackley with the selling…
On the 5th till the 7th of January, a number of the Moore Barlow Rural team attended the Oxford Farming Conference 2022…
The pandemic restrictions and ongoing Brexit-related issues have had a significant impact on the UK’s farming and agricultural sector. In…
Callum Helliwell is a Sky Sports Racing researcher & Goffs UK bid spotter
The Rural Team at Moore Barlow acts…
Trusts have been a part of the UK’s legal system for centuries and often take the form of private legal…
Following the introduction of Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS) in place of the EU funded Basic Payment Scheme and the…
Following a consultation, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has changed the way New Forest Commoners are allocated subsidies for forest…
When many people think of cutting down trees, their first thought can be to look at whether the trees are…
The pandemic has seen a shift in people’s habits, from spending more time in the countryside enjoying the outdoors to…
Farms and agriculture
Estate management
Land transactions
Commercial property
Notarial services
I am a solicitor in our rural property team,…
In recent years, we’ve seen a shift in the agricultural market which has required farmers to be more agile in…
In November last year – following passing of the Agriculture Act 2020 (discussed in the last edition of Rural News)…
In 1964 Bob Dylan sang ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’ and today this song holds particularly true for rural life…
US President Dwight D Eisenhower is quoted as saying “farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and…
The Government’s indicative roadmap out of lockdown has prompted a boom in both UK and foreign holiday bookings, with the…
If you or your client are considering purchasing or investing in a vineyard, you’ll need to consider the following as…
When drafting a farm business tenancy, it’s easy to get confused as to which documents a solicitor prepares and which…
Why is the purchase of woodland increasing in popularity?
The coronavirus pandemic has led many to readdress their priorities, particularly…
In an earlier edition of Rural News, we considered the proposals put forward in the Defra Consultation Paper on Agricultural…
The pandemic has led to greater appreciation of the countryside and of shopping locally, which is good news for the…
As family lawyers, we work closely with colleagues in other teams to provide expertise to our clients going through relationship…
The Moss family has farmed Manor Farm for 150 years and is a highly respected local family. They’re just about…
As I write this from my home office in the New Forest, I’m looking out on a picture-perfect postcard of…
In his Summer Statement the Chancellor announced a temporary reduction in residential stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rates in England…
Top 100 UK law firm Moore Barlow today announces that partner Philip Whitcomb has authored a new book which is…
They are a strong firm and have a loyal following in the market with a solid client base.…
Certainly far more efficient and professional than several other firms that I have recently had dealings with. The advice given…
Moore Barlow LLP has an excellent pipeline of country wealth experience, with good knowledge of estates, agriculture and the surrounding…
This is a medium/large firm, but treats clients in a personal, non-corporate manner that the clients like and allows trust…
Moore Barlow has many clients who are family businesses. From entrepreneurial investment vehicles, to landed estates and rural businesses, to…
If a visitor on your land or premises falls or injures themselves, what occupiers’ liability might you have?
There are…
At the time of writing this article (the end of February), the Agriculture Bill is wending its way through the…
Lifetime valuations can be a useful strategic tool for landowners. A forthcoming succession, pre-death tax planning when creating a Will,…
It is generally accepted that the health and social care sector is facing some of its greatest challenges to date.…
On 19 February, the government published the first details about its proposed new Immigration system planned to be operational on…
Following concerns over a lack of migrant labour as a consequence of Brexit, the government is significantly expanding its Seasonal…
Buying a house is often one of the largest investments that we make, making it one of life’s most significant…
Dealing with a divorce is stressful enough but when farmers divorce there are usually additional considerations. It is not uncommon…
Technology has always played a vital role in the agricultural sector and it should be no surprise that Smart Farming…
The whole idea of getting up at 6am on a dark winter’s morning to ride out in the pouring rain…
If you are in the process of considering disposing of residential property on or after 6 April 2020 new rules…
I buy and sell high value rural property: large country houses with land, farms and landed estates. I have worked…
The UK government has now issued guidance to those buying or selling their home during the Covid-19 lockdown. This update clarifies what…
Farms and Agriculture
Estate Management
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I act for a mixture of both private…
My client base is focussed on acting for landed estates, farms, vineyards, equestrian businesses and landowners, and supporting them with…
I am privileged to lead Moore Barlow, a dynamic and forward thinking law firm based in London and the regions.…
There is now less than a month before we hear what Rishi Sunak disclosures in his first budget. Here are…
The Government has issued a Consultation Paper entitled “A New Deal for Renting”, seeking views on how to implement its…
On 25 June 2019 HMRC issued updated guidance on the meaning of ‘garden and grounds’ for the purposes of Stamp…
There are many ways of putting redundant agricultural buildings back into use. Diversification can help stabilise the farm across the…
Our insolvency & restructuring team sits within our Rural Sector team, working to warn farmers and encourage them to seek…
The New Forest National Park has adopted a new ‘Local Plan’ containing stronger policies to help safeguard the Forest’s landscape…
For anyone requiring long-term care the impact on family can be devastating, but for farmers it can affect their business…
Moore Blatch has recently responded to the Defra Consultation paper on proposed reform of agricultural tenancy legislation, based on our…
Hook and another v. Hawkins [2019] UKUT 147 (LC)…
A casual worker is entitled to paid holiday, and their entitlement pay is calculated pro rata by reference to the…
The leading firm is a Gold sponsor at the annual agricultural event
Moore Blatch, one of the largest law firms…
Anita Symington has joined Moore Blatch as a consultant in the rural property team. …
The New Forest National Park and Commoner’s Defence Association have launched the #grazingisgood campaign, which recognises the benefit commoning brings…
Professionals have insurance to protect them when accidents happen. If your local vet reversed their car into you, or you…
The recent case of Banner Homes Limited v St Albans City and District Council illustrates how the Asset of Community…
When you purchase property in the UK you will normally be subject to paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) on…
At Moore Blatch, we regularly act for purchasers who are based in London and other urban centres who are looking…
We are regularly being asked to report on the status of agricultural tenants who occupy land required for development by…
Problems and confusion can often arise where someone is occupying an area of land without any written basis for doing…
The case of Jones v Oven [2018] EWCA Civ 1895; [2018] 8 WLUK 105 looked at the effect of restrictive…
Farming succession is absolutely imperative to the success of individual farmers, but it is also integral to the overall agricultural…
Last week the government announced a new nationwide pilot scheme for seasonal agricultural workers from outside EEA countries to come…
We all work in the rural sector so the basics of AHA tenancies under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (AHA)…
Rural and agricultural properties and Estates often have boundaries that are not clearly demarcated by physical boundary structures. …
The New Forest was designated a national park in 2005 and is one of the most visited National Parks in…
A Property & Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can prove essential in helping to protect a farm should…
Evercreech Park Farms Ltd was recently fined £16,000 and ordered to pay legal costs of just under £3,500 for a breach of the Work at…
Moore Blatch solicitors, which has offices in Southampton, Lymington, the City of London and Richmond, has announced 17 firm-wide promotions…
Following the case of Mirvahedy v Henley in 2003, it is well known that if an animal causes damage to…
The issue of immigration has featured prominently in the Brexit debate. Following the decision to leave in June 2016, the…
The case of Sargeant v Sargeant 2018 EWHC 8 Ch focuses on the case of a farmer’s widow, Jane Sargeant,…
Exploring rural property issues and developments in the New Forest, Kerry’s Commoner’s Corner, is a new feature for rural news.…
Many common law tenancies contain a little known or understood loophole that can cause a huge headache for Estate and…
Your legal advice on your dream home or investment should come from those with expert knowledge of law and who…
Your legal advice on rural, farming and family affairs should come from those with expert knowledge of law, combined with…
During the course of 2016, nearly 100 New Forest animals were killed by vehicles travelling along roads through the New…
A recent decision in the High Court, Fuller v Kitzing and another [2017] EWHC 810 (Ch), will be of interest…
We all know farmers don’t like selling land to release capital. Re-financing is often the better option to raise cash…
From oil paintings to period dramas to the Shooting Times, the shooting season is the inspiration for many quintessentially British…
Moving house is a tortuous process in every way, usually not helped by the legal process which can drag on…
As Winston Churchill said; “the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man” – something that…
The 27th April 2017 brought the Digital Economy Act, a refreshed version of the previous Digital Economy Act of 2010.…
It will come as no surprise to many of you that even with a lack of resources in personnel and…
At sunset, viewers are treated to the viewing of classic film favourites. I watched Notting Hill, but other films such…
The Prime Minister’s announcement that the UK will not have a half-in, half-out deal, means the subsidies UK farmers currently…
When you are marvelling in the peace and tranquillity of having bought a home in the countryside, you are unlikely…