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Oliver Riley
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Reversionary Leases
I recently acted on behalf of a landowner who less than 10 years ago, granted a lease over part of his farm to a developer. The lease...


Matthew Ainsworth
Nov 8, 20224 min read
Deeds of Appropriation - The Capital Gains Tax cheat code?
When thinking about taxes for a deceased person’s estate, most people only really think about the dreaded Inheritance Tax at 40%. The law...


Oliver Riley
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Implications of SDLT when entering into Overage Agreements
As a solicitor in a rural practice, I often act for clients who have agreed to purchase land ‘subject to overage’. Also known as...

Oliver Riley
Sep 29, 20221 min read
Further Changes to Residential Stamp Duty
Further to Kwasi Kwarteng's mini budget, some positive changes have been made for those looking to buy Residential Property. Firstly,...


Claire Green
Jul 20, 20221 min read
New website launched to claim underpaid State Pensions after death
A new website has been launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which allows next of kin to make claims for underpaid...


David Shackleton
Jun 22, 20223 min read
Lasting Powers of Attorney - Dales Life talk to David Shackleton
We talk to David Shackleton of Eccles Heddon Solicitors about Lasting Powers of Attorney David Shackleton obtained a Masters degree in...


Matthew Ainsworth
Apr 22, 20224 min read
Inheritance Tax: The reduced reporting requirements – a simplification or complication?
Most people believe Inheritance Tax is a tax only payable on death, however, that is not the case. Inheritance Tax must be considered...


Oliver Riley
Apr 20, 20222 min read
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 - What's the fuss?
On the 8th February 2022, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill received Royal Assent. It is expected to come into force within 6...

Oliver Riley
Jan 25, 20223 min read
Should I register my Land at the Land Registry?
As a solicitor in a rural practice, many of my clients own land that has been held by the family for generations. With no recent dealings...

Oliver Riley
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Do we need a Partnership Agreement?
A partnership does not have to have a written agreement in place and is automatically created when two or more individuals carry on a...

Oliver Riley
Jan 2, 20224 min read
Solicitors in Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Welcome to Eccles Heddon - your local solicitors We are proud to support the community of Leyburn and surrounding areas. We understand...

Oliver Riley
Jan 1, 20224 min read
Solicitors in Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Welcome to Eccles Heddon - your local solicitors We are proud to support the community of Northallerton and surrounding areas. We...

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