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Welcome to the 2023 Land and Rural Review, our publication providing practical guidance and insight to support land and rural business owners through challenging and everchanging industry conditions.

Major economic challenges, such as the ongoing high inflationary environment have disrupted many industries in the last few years, including agriculture. In addition, due to climate change, extreme and unpredictable weather events across the UK have significantly impacted land and rural businesses.

With business resilience being severely tested, we're here to support our farming and land owning clients in navigating the best options for them and their businesses. We hope that this year’s articles are interesting, relevant, and useful.

David Chismon, Partner and Head of Land and Rural Practice Group E: david.chismon@saffery.com

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Our articles:

Hugh Petter, Director at ADAM Architecture, covers the legacy approach to placemaking in the UK private residential sector, and how it offers landowners an integral role in helping architects to deliver more sustainable development.

We examine basis period reform, highlighting the potential consequences and next steps for farmers and land-based businesses.

If you’re looking for top tips on how to leave behind a lasting impact through the family business, we talk about why it’s important to have a clear long-term plan in place for smooth succession.

On the topic of having multiple business entities, we look at the key tax considerations that could impact rural business owners who are thinking about transferring property and/or assets from one business entity to another.

Wind power is a big player in the UK energy production market. We outline the wind farm options, negotiation opportunities for wind farm agreements, and future proofing arrangements for both landowners and power companies.

We explore the core elements of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and potential surprises that could affect land-based and rural businesses.

In an exclusive interview from the Knepp Estate, Peter Harker, head of our Natural Capital Group, and Molly Biddell, head of Natural Capital at Knepp, discuss the latest agri-environmental scheme space, its opportunities, and potential challenges on the horizon.

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