Capital tax considerations for farmers facing compulsory purchases

As the new Labour Government looks to gear up house and infrastructure building across the UK, Will Leonard, of Saffrey Champness, takes a look at the implications for tax

Alex Black
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Capital tax considerations for farmers facing compulsory purchases

Government targets on house building, pledges to improve rail infrastructure and a drive on renewable energy were likely to result in some landowners facing Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) across the...

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