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Potential impact of Assured Agricultural Occupancy on diversification plans

Paul Burkinshaw

Posted2021-05-27 00:00
AuthorPaul Burkinshaw

If a farmer decides that the new income will come from upgrading farm workers cottages for use as B&Bs or holiday cottages, or to demolish them to make way for something new, this can create significant issues unless proper consideration and planning is...

How staycations could be a diversification boost for farmers

Paul Burkinshaw

Posted2021-04-21 00:00
AuthorPaul Burkinshaw

Unforeseen events, such as the fall out from the coronavirus pandemic, are often a catalyst for change. Even with the roll out of vaccines, one change that is likely to be with us for some time is the increase in people holidaying within the UK. ...

Update on commercial tenancies during the Pandemic

Posted2021-03-17 00:00
AuthorRichard Hugill

Unsurprisingly, the restrictions on forfeiture of business tenancies for non-payment of rent are to continue in England until 30 June 2021 - but what is likely to happen after that? Central government are likely to want to avoid an abrupt cliff-edge...

Self-employed or freelance staff? The Uber case and its implications for SMEs

Posted2021-03-01 00:00

Does your business rely upon staff who you deem to be freelance or self-employed? If so, you would be well-advised to take a moment to review those relationships in light of the recent decision in Uber BV & othrs v Aslam & othr s. If, as in the...

Harrowells now has an office in Malton

Posted2021-02-17 00:00
AuthorPeter Mills

Our Agricultural, Commercial and Private Client Teams have been successful in winning new instructions in the Ryedale area in recent months. As a result, we have opened a base in Malton so that we can more easily look after our clients and contacts in the...

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