The Government has removed the ‘no cost to the landlord’ exemption from the list of exemptions from the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. What does this mean? Well, now landlords must pay to bring rental properties in line with EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) standards before they move people in. But does this affect you as a …
Research published recently by NFU Mutual reveals that that one in five farmers plan to diversify into other enterprises to support their farm business after Brexit, says a new report published by the The National Farmers Union (NFU). View the full Business Cornwall Magazine article here The NFU Diversification Report looks at the latest trends, insights and analysis …
From January 2019, Cornwall Council is introducing an additional charge on building developments that could have serious financial implications for landowners and developers with plans to build developments. Known as the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), this new charge is based on the floor area of the building being created and, whilst in Cornwall the charge per …
The Times has reported that HMRC has been writing to purchasers of property and informing them that they owe extra SDLT as a result of alleged incorrect calculation of SDLT liability based on the non-residential tax rate as opposed to the residential tax rate. The general rule is that residential SDLT rates will apply if …
The regulations governing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are changing on 1 October 2018. They will now extend to smaller properties, affecting more landlords. The rules on exactly what constitutes an HMO are complex and failure to comply is an offence, so landlords must get specialist legal advice to make sure they stay within the …
How overage agreements can boost profits from your land Does your business own land that is ripe for development? If so, how do you get the best value from a potential developer? The price they pay will take into account the time and money they expect to put in, but you will also want it …
How Could Brexit Affect My Farm – Article by Ben Mitchell, Commercial Property Solicitor With the United Kingdom set to leave the European Union on 29 March 2019, time is running out for the Government to come to an agreement with the EU as to the terms on which the UK is to leave. The …
