Property law specialist John Coulter looks at the rise in claims for mineral rights. 

In this month's E-Legal: What's happening on World IP Day, Absence webinar now online & EU data proposals. 

It is inevitable that organisers of any coutryside pursuit, be that hunts, point to point or shoots, must nowadays face the thorny issue of public liability,  and who will be responsible should there be damage to person or property.

Sporting and rural pursuits continue to be popular, despite the banning of particular hunting practices in recent years. This makes it vitally important that both landowners and users of land know their rights and obligations in relation to the exercise of sporting rights.

Public auctions have been a popular way to buy and sell agricultural property for centuries on the basis that the system is seen as a fair, competitive and quick way to buy and sell. 

A decade ago, renewable energy was a concept that many people saw as a new age fad that would eventually fade.

However, with EU carbon reduction targets, default penalties, and the potential threat of environmental taxes, renewable energy is now something to be taken seriously.

Burnetts' Head of Agriculture looks at some of the energy opportunities available to landowners.

Property solicitor John Priddle explains the origins of quarter days in the property calendar and the challenges of leap years for landlords and tenants. 

This page contains information for visitors to our stand at the Cumberland Show 2011 such as location plans and terms and conditions relating to stand competitions.

Find us at Stand F2 of the Cumberland Show

Prize Draw Competition Rules

Colouring Competition Rules

A recent decision by a High Court Judge may have a far reaching and profound impact on all land owners across whose land rights of way pass, and possibly by extension where “trespassers” regularly walk across their land.  The Judge in his concluding remarks provided the most telling commentary on the factors to consider when balancing the needs of those owning/occupying land and those exercising public rights of way.

Whatever you pay for your horse or pony the same principles will apply. When you buy or sell a horse you create a contract, which is governed by basic contract law. Generally, people buy and sell horses on the strength of a verbal agreement. While a verbal contract of this sort is legally binding, proving what was agreed several months later can be tricky. A written contract, stating the terms under which the horse was bought and sold, will therefore provide added protection to both the seller and the buyer.