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...

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...

When thinking about taxes for a deceased person’s estate, most people only really think about the dreaded Inheritance Tax at 40%. The law...

As a solicitor in a rural practice, I often act for clients who have agreed to purchase land ‘subject to overage’. Also known as...

Further to Kwasi Kwarteng's mini budget, some positive changes have been made for those looking to buy Residential Property. Firstly,...

A new website has been launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which allows next of kin to make claims for underpaid...

We talk to David Shackleton of Eccles Heddon Solicitors about Lasting Powers of Attorney David Shackleton obtained a Masters degree in...

Most people believe Inheritance Tax is a tax only payable on death, however, that is not the case. Inheritance Tax must be considered...

On the 8th February 2022, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill received Royal Assent. It is expected to come into force within 6...

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...

A partnership does not have to have a written agreement in place and is automatically created when two or more individuals carry on a...

Welcome to Eccles Heddon - your local solicitors  We are proud to support the community of Leyburn and surrounding areas.  We understand...

Welcome to Eccles Heddon - your local solicitors  We are proud to support the community of Northallerton and surrounding areas.  We...