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Autumn Seminar – Post Budget Rural Update [Haddington]

DUE TO HIGH LEVELS OF DEMAND, OUR HADDINGTON SEMINAR IS NOW FULL.

We are operating a waiting list should spaces become available – please email, events@gwayre.co.uk or call 01289 306688.

Greaves West & Ayre Chartered Accountants and Independent Financial Advisers are hosting a second Post Budget Rural Update.

Following, what has been one of the most significant Budgets of recent times, our speakers will aim to unpick the key points from the Chancellor’s recent Autumn Budget with a focus on rural resilience and the tax implications on succession. Through a panel discussion we will share our insight and look at the key issues facing landowners, farming and rural business owners.

Who should attend? Anyone involved in agriculture or associated business sectors, landowners or those who own significant taxable assets. If you require the latest information following the Budget on how to manage your rural business assets or if you are considering succession planning you should attend.

There will be a chance to put questions to our expert panel as well as an opportunity to network within an informal environment.

Venue: Maitlandfield House Hotel, 24 Sidegate, Haddington. Sat Nav follow – EH41 4BZ
Date/Time: Tuesday 10 December 2024

5:00pm – Registration and Tea & Coffee
5:30pm – Presentations
6:15pm – Panel discussion and Q&A
6:30pm – Buffet and networking
7:00pm – Finish

Chair – Stuart Millar, Partner at Greaves West & Ayre.

Our speakers and panel –

William Cleland – Partner at Greaves West & Ayre.
Neil Robertson – Chartered Financial Planner at Greaves West & Ayre.

Registration: The seminar is free to attend, however places are limited and we expect this event to be popular. Email events@gwayre.co.uk or call 01289 306688.

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