Acquiring an interest in a piece of land for development is not always a straight forward process, especially for developers. We often act for clients who have identified a site of interest, but who aren’t yet sure whether they will actually be able to use the land in the way that they want to.

The Government announced in its 2018 budget proposed changes to the application of PPR and lettings relief. These changes are subject to a consultation process but, if implemented, will impact property sales taking place from 6 April 2020 in a retroactive manner.

The appetite for lucrative solar farms is set to remain strong despite Brexit and Government funding cuts, a leading expert says.

Lawyer Adrian Beddow, who recently joined Plymouth firm Bright Solicitors, says South West farmers are keen to turn land over to electricity generation and well-heeled investors, some from the City others from abroad, are hovering.