In the early 1800’s, the courts established a rule which determined boundary ownership of hedges and ditches...

There is a legal presumption that where land abuts a natural watercourse the land will benefit from various rights...

The introduction of the Autumn Budget has implemented key changes to Residential Stamp Duty Land Tax (‘SDLT’). These changes will have a...

SDLT rates for those acquiring additional properties through their Limited Company rose  on 31st October 2024. Those rates will be going...

What is a ‘First Time Buyer’? To qualify as a ‘First Time Buyer’, you must:- be buying your first home which you intend to occupy as your...

Embarking on the journey of buying or selling a home is both exciting and complex and at the heart of this process is the crucial stage...

This week is Update Your Will Week (4th–10th March), an annual campaign hosted by The Association of Lifetime Lawyers. It aims to raise...

Selling land can be a significant decision to make and various factors should be taken into consideration before proceeding.  Whether you...

Farmers beware of the potential disastrous Inheritance Tax implications! Since Brexit, valuable farming grants and subsidies, which many...

Getting divorced and dealing with your finances and any children related issues, can be legally complicated – it involves following a...

Getting divorced involves following a strict process – which can be complicated legally. A typical divorce will involve the following...

As interest rates have risen to their highest in decades, and with the financial markets predicting another hike later this year, many...

Eccles Heddon enjoyed a beautiful weekend at the Nidderdale Show this year. The show is the last major agricultural show in the Yorkshire...

A will is one of the most important legal documents you can sign in your lifetime, but how can you avoid rogue will writers and...

If you are a farmer owning land this will usually make up a significant part of your estate. We regularly address concerns raised by...

Why is it so important to have a Will? A Will is a legal document that protects your wishes and ensures that your estate passes to who...

We all know how hard farmers work. They do not stop, they rarely retire and, all too often, work in dangerous environments. Farmers...

Eccles Heddon are proud to be the main sponsor for Ripon City A.F.C.'s home kit for the next three seasons. "Ripon City Football Club is...

There is a long-established legal precept known as “adverse possession” by which an applicant may apply to the Land Registry and “stake a...

Members of the public often see land as a ‘free-for-all’ and take it upon themselves to wander across it, without permission. This will...