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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the
Summer 2007 issue of the Bell Ingram Review,
which has become something of an institution
having been enjoyed bi-annually by our clients
and professional contacts, as well as
politicians and journalists, for well over 20
years. The last issue, Winter 06/07, received an
unprecedented level of interest primarily due to
the number of articles on renewable energy and
micro-generation, which undoubtedly proves how
people are both interested and concerned about
climate change on a domestic and local level, as
well as globally. Following on from this, Iain
Cram of Bell Ingram Design has provided a
further update on eco homes and household CO2
ratings on page five.
The recent elections, both north and south of
the border have seen political developments and
the succession of the Scottish National Party
within Scotland coupled with the resignation of
Tony Blair will no doubt have a direct impact on
a range of issues including interest rates and
taxation as well as the Scottish oil and gas
industries. All political parties now have a
comprehensive green agenda within their party
manifesto covering the subject of renewable
energy in some detail, with many setting some
ambitious targets. The impact of these policies
may not become apparent for a while although
Bell Ingram remains ahead of the game as you
will see from Steve Parlett’s article on ‘The
Dash For Wind.’
We also have a fascinating guest article on page
four on the Scottish bee farming industry and
its benefits to crop pollination as well as a
review of current taxation and accounting issues
affecting our rural and farming clients from
David Robertson. |
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Looking ahead Bell Ingram is hosting stands at
four agricultural shows during the summer (dates
below.) We are also co-hosting a briefing with
Tods Murray solicitors in Edinburgh on
‘Protecting and Maximising Your Forestry Income’
on the 27 June. This will include information on
woodchip as a woodfuel as well as the latest
forestry and land registration requirements.
Further information on this is available within
Mark Mitchell’s article on the back page. You
are most welcome to join us at any of the above
events and please note that places for 27 June
will be allocated on a first come first served
basis.
The Bell Ingram Review continues to inform it’s
readers on a wide range of topics within the
rural property market which impact on land
owners, land users and land managers alike. We
continually strive to improve the review,
keeping the content fresh and informative and I
would welcome any comments or suggestions you
might like to make for future issues. I trust
you will enjoy this latest Review and please
don’t hesitate to contact your nearest office if
you require more detailed advice on any of the
topics covered or on any other rural property
issues.
Graham Lumby
Managing Director |
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