What rural landowners need to know about the Localism Act 2011
Alistair Millar, an agricultural lawyer at Tallents Solicitors in Southwell explains three key aspects of the Act, which could affect rural landholdings. In November 2011, the Localism Bill...
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Alistair Millar, solicitor at Tallents in Southwell advises new business start-ups and gives some guidance for ‘would-be’ bosses. 2011 saw nearly 480,000 new businesses set up in the UK, as...
Continue ReadingLong term care planning – be careful what you wish for
With life expectancies steadily increasing, Frances Kelly of Tallents Solicitors in Newark explores why preparing for long term care funding is a subject we should all be concerned about, especially...
Continue ReadingInheriting the farm – ensuring smooth succession for an agricultural tenancy
Some families have been farming tenanted agricultural land for generations and the younger generation may be keen to carry on a farming tradition, but there are a number of tests for the smooth...
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Business on your terms? Or your customers? Understanding terms and conditions
There are key facts regarding terms and conditions that every business owner should be aware of. Terms and conditions are, in essence, the terms of contract between...
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Granting sporting rights
Alistair Millar, an agricultural lawyer from Tallents Solicitors in
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Helping landowners understand telecoms lease agreements
In today’s financial climate, more and more farmers are tapping into their entrepreneurial spirits and finding ways to use farm assets to generate additional income. One such way has been to allow...
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My word is my bond…or is it? Written contracts and why you should have them
Many a business deal has been sealed over a handshake, with both parties taking each other’s word as their bond. But, if there’s nothing in writing and things turn sour, how do you protect...
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BBC programme sparks surge of will writing at Nottinghamshire Solicitors
A recent BBC 2 TV series, ‘Can’t Take It With You’ in which Sir Gerry Robinson helped families to consider what to write in their wills, has resulted in a surge of will writing enquiries at...
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