Tag #Land Ownership

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Animal Sanctuary Owner Wins Eviction Battle

Tracey Milton, owner of an animal sanctuary near Selkirk, won a two-year eviction battle after Scottish Borders Council's review committee overturned its planning officers' recommendation to evict her due to a non-transferable residential permit, despite legal checks made during the 2023 purchase of...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Mayotte Reconstruction Bill: Expropriation Clause Rejected

The French National Assembly voted to remove a controversial article from Mayotte's post-Cyclone Chido reconstruction bill, rejecting a government proposal to ease expropriation processes due to concerns about potential abuses and difficulties in identifying landowners. The vote was 166 in favor of ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK to Tax Inherited Farmland Over £1 Million

The UK government will implement a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural properties over £1 million from April 2026, impacting an estimated 500 estates annually, aiming to curb tax avoidance but sparking protests from farmers concerned about losing family farms.

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Welsh Eco-Village Faces Eviction Amidst Land Dispute

The Brithdir Mawr eco-village in Wales faces eviction by its new owner, Rachel May, who plans to create a healing retreat, despite the community's efforts to purchase the land and their long-standing presence. Six adults and three volunteers remain, defying the eviction notice.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dutch Initiatives Promote Alternative Land Ownership for Sustainable Agriculture

Several Dutch organizations are promoting alternative land ownership models for sustainable agriculture, facing challenges from high land prices (80,000 euros/hectare) and short-term leases but fostering community involvement and long-term land management.

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