Farming & Agriculture

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 […]

The government has confirmed welcome changes to the availability of agricultural property relief (“APR”) and business property relief (“BPR”) as part of the inheritance tax (“IHT”) regime for deaths occurring on or after 06 April 2026. As announced just before the Christmas break, the cap on 100% relief on agricultural and/or business assets will now […]

Anyone who listens to The Archers will know that farming life in Ambridge is never without its dramas. Alongside the weather, livestock and crop cycles, there’s another recurring storyline that resonates with many families in the real world – the thorny issue of succession. Who takes over the farm? How should land and property be […]