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Major Changes to Farm Inheritance Tax Relief – December 2025 Update

The UK Government has announced significant revisions to its planned inheritance tax reforms for farming families and rural businesses. Following extensive industry backlash, public demonstrations, and cross‑party pressure, the Government has raised the inheritance tax relief thresholds for agricultural and[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published December 31, 2025

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NEWSFLASH – Changes announced in the Autumn Statement

Today’s anticipated Autumn Statement, as delivered by Rachel Reeves, saw announcements made which effect both individuals and business alike. As with all Statement announcements, the devil will be in the details, which practitioners will hope to see coming out in[…]

Written by Amy Turner-Ives

Published November 26, 2025

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Time’s up for “Rogue Landlords”?

The Impact of The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 “We’re calling time on no-fault evictions and rogue landlords”, says Housing Secretary Steve Reed, as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is set to transform renting in England. “Everyone should have peace of[…]

Written by Richard McCulloch

Published November 19, 2025

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Transferring a Property

There are times when ownership of a property changes which does not involve the sale or purchase of the same. This could include situations such as a married couple living together yet the property is only registered in the one[…]

Written by Gail Anthony

Published November 12, 2025

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Kirsty Henton-Naidoo

We are pleased to welcome Kirsty Henton-Naidoo to the Buss Murton team. Kirsty joined the Private Client team at our Cranbrook office in November 2025. Kirsty qualified as a Solicitor after training at a regional law firm during which she[…]
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Understanding Boundary Disputes and the Boundary Disputes Protocol

Boundary disputes can be a source of significant stress for property owners, often arising from disagreements about the location of property lines. Whether you are a homeowner, tenant, or developer, understanding your rights and the steps to resolve such disputes[…]

Written by Jonathan Manser

Published November 5, 2025

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How to deal with a Trustee of declining mental capacity – Part 2

Whilst it can reasonably be said that the trustee with waning mental capacity can understand that they are a trustee, and what that may entail, and can understand that they are able to step down as a trustee, it is[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published October 14, 2025

  • Legal

Sales of property with an unwell Trustee – Part 1

When a property is held under a life interest trust it usually means one person (the life tenant) has the right to live in or benefit from the property during their lifetime. After they die, the property passes to other[…]

Written by Helen Batt

Published October 6, 2025

  • Legal

What are LPAs and is this Something I Should Have?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people (known as your ‘Attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf. This gives you more control over[…]

Written by Samiha Begum

Published September 15, 2025

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