Farming & Agriculture

This phrase is one of the most dangerous assumptions in any business. It is especially true if you are running a family farm on trust and goodwill alone. A significant number of farming and rural businesses are family run enterprises. In many of these cases the only employees are members of the family. These arrangements […]

For many farming families, the land is more than just an asset; it is a legacy. With Inheritance Tax (IHT) thresholds often failing to keep pace with rising land values, it is perfectly natural to look for ways to protect that legacy. Strategies such as transferring land into a trust, a family partnership, or gifting […]

Property remains one of the most significant investments individuals, families and businesses will ever make. Whether expanding business premises, investing in development opportunities, or managing agricultural land, the right legal guidance makes all the difference. At Ware & Kay, our specialist solicitors help clients across the region navigate an increasingly complex and evolving property landscape. […]

For a farming family, the land is more than just an asset; it is a legacy, a home, and a livelihood rolled into one. However, the unique overlap between domestic life and commercial operations makes agricultural businesses particularly vulnerable to the fallout of a family dispute. While many farms have operated as partnerships for generations […]

If you own a farm, land, or a family business, you will have undoubtedly heard that inheritance tax (IHT) rules are changing.  From April 2026, important changes will reduce the availability of agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR).  These reliefs have historically played a vital role in helping farms and family businesses […]