Thursday, August 18, 2016

UNDERSTANDING BREXIT - What it means for you and your business

This series of  meetings is being organised by the CLA in the South West to offer members an exclusive opportunity to hear from CLA experts about how Government is set up to manage the UK’s exit from the European Union.

We will also be exploring the Government’s priorities and the implications for those that own land and run businesses in the countryside.

Key issues include the immediate issues related to the Common Agricultural Policy and what will replace it; the UK’s approach to trade negotiations with the EU and the rest of the world; the opportunities and risks of changes to regulations; and the future of labour supply.   

You will hear what the CLA is doing for you at this critical time; have a chance to hear from peers and share your views on the risks and opportunities ahead. It is also a chance to discuss with members the CLA’s objectives and the best ways of achieving them – the whole debate will help inform our decision making.

The meetings will take place on 7 and 9 September at the following venues:

7 September
8.30am                 Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8PY
12.30pm               White Horse Enterprise Centre, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 0XA
4.30pm                 Ingleside House, Cirencester, Glos GL7 1BN

9 September
8.30am                 Kingsley Village Centre, A30, Fraddon, Truro, Cornwall TR9 6NA
12.30pm               Exeter Court Hotel, Exeter, Devon  EX6 7UX
4.30pm                 Junction 24, Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 6DF

The cost is £10 and each meeting will last approximately two hours and the morning meetings will include tea, coffee bacon rolls and Danish pastries, the lunchtime ones sandwiches and the evening ones tea and cake.


To reserve your place got to www.regonline.co.uk/claswevents

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Managing Rented Properties
Wednesday 16 November: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Monks Yard, Horton Cross Farm, Horton Cross, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9PT
Price: £30 CLA members; £40 Non-members inc VAT

Supported by: Savills

In recent years there has been significant new legislation and numerous revisions to previous Housing Acts which affect residential lettings. Letting a property is fraught with compliance issues and there is an ever increasing need for an efficient, clear and consistent approach to managing let property as well as having the best possible procedures in place to ensure best practice and meeting statutory requirements. It has never been more important for Landlords and Letting Agents to fully understand their obligations and are compliant with the current legislation.

The seminar will cover:
Regulatory and Compliance Update
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
A Market Update on Residential Lettings
A Case study on managing a Residential Portfolio

Speakers will include:
Matthew O’Connell, CLA National Housing Advisor
Tim Mockridge, Savills, Strategic Projects
Richard Morris MRICS FAAV, Savills
Andrew Woollacott MRICS FAAV, Savills
Simon Derby FRICS FAAV, Savills

Equine Seminar – Putting the Industry Through Its Paces
Thursday 10 November 2016: 9.30am – 2.15pm
Unicorn Trust Equestrian Centre, Netherswell, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1JZ
Price: £30 CLA member; £40 Non-Member inc VAT

Supported by: Butler Sherborn, Lodders, McLoughlin Planning & Hazlewoods

The UK equine industry contributes some £7 billion a year to the UK economy and provides full time employment of about 200,000 people, the majority of which are based in rural areas.   With nearly four million people involved in riding or equestrian sports in this country, many see this as a great business opportunity.

The CLA recognises that within its membership of 33,000, that there will be many who are directly or indirectly involved within the equine industry and with several changes in legislation in recent years, the CLA has produced a new equestrian Handbook titled “Horses and the Law”, which will be launched at this event.

This seminar will examine issues pertinent to those already running – or thinking of running – an equine business. With experts in the field (and the saddle), we will cover a range of subjects including planning, rates, employment law, Health & Safety, tax, livery contracts and liability.

Once the main business is concluded, International event rider Ben Way will be offering a demonstration to members on board one of his top horses.

This seminar will examine:

Planning
Business rates
Employment
Health & Safety
Livery
Transport
Legislation for jumps/fencing/exercising
IHT
Property

Speakers will include:
Ben Way, Head of Equestrian Propety Butler Sherborn & International event rider
Richard Greasby, Head of Rural, Butler Sherborn
CLA National Adviser
Representatives from Lodders Solicitors
Nathan McLoughlin, McLoughlin Planning
Nicholas Smail, Partner, Hazlewoods, Accountants
Kath Leonard, Joint Support Lead, Cotswold DC & West Oxon DC

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Saving the Family Silver
Wednesday 2 November 2016: 6pm – 8pm finishing with drinks & nibbles
Foot Anstey, Salt Quay House, 4 North East Quay, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0BN
Price: £10 CLA members; £15 Non-Members inc VAT

Supported by: Foot Anstey

Dealing with a family estate can be complicated not only in its own terms but in terms of the emotional and familial relationships which arise.

Decisions you make about your business, your wealth and your affairs have the potential to affect not only you but the lives and wellbeing of those closest to you and those that come after you.

This event will focus on a land owning family where:

An important family member is losing mental capacity and has not yet made a will
A young family member is about to get married
There are serious financial problems for the business which are compounded by an aging workforce and the imminent loss of the basic payment
Land on the edge of the estate has just been allocated in the local plan for residential development

Speakers will include:

Joel Woolf – Head of Agricultural Foot Anstey
Lucy Gill – Contentious Probate Foot Anstey
Stacey Bryant – Mental Capacity Foot Anstey
Jessica Pitt – Matrimonial Foot Anstey
James Collings – Employment Foot Anstey
John Catchpole – Landowner Development Foot Anstey

The ABC of Farm Tax – Cornwall
Wednesday 21 September 2016: 9.30am – 12.45pm
Llanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5AQ
Price: £30 CLA members; £40 Non-members inc VAT

Supported by: Old Mill

Matters relating to the taxation of assets and wealth have become increasingly complex and there is the potential for still further change and complexity. Too often the lack of appropriate action, or inertia, can have far reaching effects on assets both now and in the future. This seminar will explore both current and future farm tax issues, as well as challenges and opportunities facing both owners and their advisers.

Introduction
Tax Policy; ‘the direction of travel’ looking forward; the CLA’s role
A - Agriculture
Explanation of favourable tax treatment for agricultural businesses
B- Business
Tax considerations of different business structures (Sole Trader, Partnership, Limited Companies, Contract Farming, Share Farming)
C – Continuity
Inheritance tax planning – Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs; the Farmhouse; HMRC treatment of trading vs investment activities; the Balfour case.
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney
D – Diversification, development and investment
Use of Capital Allowances
Capital Gains Tax & Development land – including options over land
Stamp Duty Land Tax on buying farms –  the future of ‘mixed use’
VAT issues on construction

Speakers will be:
Louise Speke, CLA Chief Taxation Adviser
Representatives from Old Mill Accountants

Sandwich lunch will be provided. Click here to book
The ABC of Farm Tax - Gloucestershire
Tuesday 11 October 2016: 9.30am – 12.45pm
Toad Hall, Trull Farm, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8SQ
Price: £30 CLA members; £40 Non-members inc VAT

Supported by: Old Mill & Clarke Willmott

Matters relating to the taxation of assets and wealth have become increasingly complex and there is the potential for still further change and complexity. Too often the lack of appropriate action, or inertia, can have far reaching effects on assets both now and in the future. This seminar will explore both current and future farm tax issues, as well as challenges and opportunities facing both owners and their advisers.

Introduction
Tax Policy; ‘the direction of travel’ looking forward; the CLA’s role
A - Agriculture
Explanation of favourable tax treatment for agricultural businesses
B- Business
Tax considerations of different business structures (Sole Trader, Partnership, Limited Companies, Contract Farming, Share Farming)
C – Continuity
Inheritance tax planning – Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs; the Farmhouse; HMRC treatment of trading vs investment activities; the Balfour case.
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney
D – Diversification, development and investment
Use of Capital Allowances
Capital Gains Tax & Development land – including options over land
Stamp Duty Land Tax on buying farms –  the future of ‘mixed use’
VAT issues on construction

Speakers will be:
Louise Speke, CLA Chief Taxation Adviser
Stuart Thorne, Corporate Partner, Clarke Willmott
Representative from Old Mill Accountants

Sandwich lunch will be provided

The ABC of Farm Tax
Tuesday 20 September 2016: 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Monks Yard, Horton Cross Farm, Horton Cross, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9PT
Price: £30 CLA members; £40 Non-members inc VAT

Supported by: Old Mill & Porter Dodson

Matters relating to the taxation of assets and wealth have become increasingly complex and there is the potential for still further change and complexity. Too often the lack of appropriate action, or inertia, can have far reaching effects on assets both now and in the future. This seminar will explore both current and future farm tax issues, as well as challenges and opportunities facing both owners and their advisers.

Introduction
Tax Policy; ‘the direction of travel’ looking forward; the CLA’s role
A - Agriculture
Explanation of favourable tax treatment for agricultural businesses
B- Business
Tax considerations of different business structures (Sole Trader, Partnership, Limited Companies, Contract Farming, Share Farming)
C – Continuity
Inheritance tax planning – Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs; the Farmhouse; HMRC treatment of trading vs investment activities; the Balfour case.
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney
D – Diversification, development and investment
Use of Capital Allowances
Capital Gains Tax & Development land – including options over land
Stamp Duty Land Tax on buying farms –  the future of ‘mixed use’
VAT issues on construction

Speakers will be:
Louise Speke, CLA Chief Taxation Adviser
Kate James, Porter Dodson
Dan Knight, Old Mill

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