By Paul Spackman - (5 min read)
Publication of the Agriculture Bill on 12 September 2018 provided the first major insight into how the government plans to deliver on its promise of a “Green Brexit”. The long-awaited policy, together with the forthcoming Environment Bill - the first dedicated Environment Act since 1995 - will help shape the UK’s agriculture and energy sectors after leaving the European Union and Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on 29 March 2019.

Getting the best from your land in 2019
By Accounting for Energy – (3 min read) If you are a landowner it’s important to make sure you are getting an accurate return for your investment, and with this year set to be one of many unknowns as we try and make sense of life outside of the EU, it could be the perfect time to work with specialist auditors to ensure you are still getting the best deal on your land. The government’s draft environment bill published last month, which promises to create a body which will legally hold ministers to account for their actions regarding the environment, is an attempt to reduce the risks of Brexit, but there is still no way of truly knowing how any of this will impact renewable energy and land rent payments. We are able to make a robust assessment of your past payments and amend any inconsistencies that may have been missed by the most experienced property, legal or internal accounts team. This is because we have expert knowledge of lease agreements, renewable energy, power stations, market prices, current legislation and performance trends. When you work with us we can: Our audit will give you peace of mind, and you could receive a back-payment, and have an improved rental agreement going forward. If you want to get your new year off to a great start, then why not get in touch with us and see how we can help you. You have nothing to lose.
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