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Agricultural Property Relief Reforms: What Farming Families Need to Know Before April 2026

Agricultural Property Relief (APR) is key for farm succession planning. Proposed reforms will cap APR and Business Property Relief at £2.5m per person, transferable between spouses, effective April 2026 (subject to legislation). Farming families should review estate plans now to prepare for these changes.

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Source of Funds Evidence

It’s not enough to prove that you have the money to buy property, you have to prove where that money has come from and that it is..

Mar 7, 20255 min read

Gifting money for the purchase of property

More and more prospective property buyers are having to rely on the bank of Mum and Dad or Grandparents or some other wealthier benefactor..

Feb 28, 20253 min read

The Renters’ Rights Bill: Key Changes and How to Prepare

The bill will transform tenancy agreements, landlord obligations, and tenant rights. It is therefore important for landlords and tenants...

Feb 21, 20253 min read

Thinking of using Cryptocurrency to purchase property in the UK? Think again.

It’s not impossible but only a few law firms in the UK can accept instructions where cryptocurrency is involved.

Feb 12, 20252 min read

Cohabitation in England & Wales: Understanding Your Rights and the Law

If you’re considering cohabitation or are already living with your partner, it’s important to understand what the law says about your...

Jan 27, 20253 min read

Upcoming changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and how it will affect Purchasers

Jan 22, 20252 min read

Inheritance Tax: Changes to Agricultural Property Relief

Jan 14, 20251 min read

The Autumn Budget of 2024 and how it may affect our clients

Oct 31, 20241 min read

Vulnerable Persons Trust

Also known as Disabled Persons Trust but they are not only for registered disabled persons.

Jul 1, 20242 min read

Discretionary Trusts

As the name suggests, these trusts allow the appointed Trustees discretion as to which beneficiary is to be paid, how much to pay, when to p

Jun 17, 20242 min read

Life Interest Trusts

Commonly known as Life Interest or Interest in Possession Trusts. These are useful for couples who are married or in a civil partnership wh

Jun 3, 20242 min read

An Introduction to Will Trusts

An Introduction to Wills Trusts from our Private Client Department at Macmillans Solicitors LLP.

May 21, 20242 min read

Increase in Statutory Legacy on intestacies

From 26th July 2023 the Statutory Legacy on intestacies has increased from £270,000 to £322,000. This means that where a person has died...

Aug 14, 20231 min read

Protecting the Family Home from Care Fees

Who pays care home fees? You have to pay for your own care costs if the valuation of your personal assets (including property, money,...

Jul 31, 20234 min read

Cornwall Law Society Awards Nominations for Macmillans Solicitors

We are delighted to announce that Angeline Martin and Julie Barr have both received award nominations for the Cornwall Law Society...

Apr 24, 20231 min read

Domestic abuse victims: How to turn off the emergency alert scheduled on 23rd April 2023 at 3:00pm

Apr 11, 20231 min read

Macmillans Solicitors are walking Ten Tors to raise money for Concern Wadebridge

Macmillans Solicitors LLP, and friends, are walking Ten Tors on Sunday 7th May 2023 and raising money in aid of Concern Wadebridge.

Mar 23, 20231 min read