Charles Wadsley: "We have already begun to see the repercussions of the 'tractor tax'"

Charles Wadsley, director at Cheffins Machinery Auctioneers, reports on the sales of used machinery in light of current market conditions

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Charles Wadsley: "We have already begun to see the repercussions of the 'tractor tax'"

The announcements in the 2024 Autumn Budget of the changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief, otherwise known as the 'tractor tax', are set to have an impact on the sales of...

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