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Gemma Patchett-Thomas
    • Gemma Patchett-Thomas

    • Licensed Conveyancer & Senior Associate
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AHA vs Farm Business Tenancies

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Why the Distinction Matters More Than Ever Agricultural tenancies are not all the same. Whether land is held under an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (AHA) tenancy or a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) has a profound impact on security of...

Farming Businesses Should Review Land Ownership Structure

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Many farming businesses operate on arrangements that have evolved over generations. Land may be owned by one family member, farmed by a partnership, or used by a company, often with informal understandings that “have always worked”. However,...

Selling Land Subject to Overage or Clawback

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What Landowners Need to Know When selling agricultural or development land, agreeing a price acceptable to both buyer and seller can be challenging - particularly where the land has potential for future development. One common solution is to sell the land...

Succession under an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (AHA) tenancy

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Why Recording Succession Under an Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy Matters Succession under an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (AHA) tenancy is one of the most valuable – and most misunderstood – rights in agricultural...

New Law Introduces Unlimited Fines and Stronger Police Powers

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Dog owners across England and Wales now face unlimited fines and the potential seizure of their pets under strengthened legislation designed to better protect farm animals from attacks and harassment. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act...

Why York when it comes to property

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Gemma Patchett-Thomas, Licensed Conveyancer in our residential property team gives her take on the property market in York. Since 2020 we can all agree that it has been tumultuous for the UK housing market to say the least, with the pandemic boom and then...