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245			_aSmall landholdings modernisation: _bconsultation analysis _h[online publication]
260			_bAgriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, _c2 June 2023
520			_aA Scottish Government report outlines the results of its consultation on proposals to modernise and update small landholdings legislation to give small landholders equality of opportunity in line with tenant farmers and crofters, help small landholders to play their part in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises, and to enable small landholdings to play a role in supporting local rural communities and population sustainability. It analyses responses to questions relating to the right to buy and access to an umbrella body, for which broad support was given, and diversification, and assignation and succession, where views were mixed. Recommendations drawn from the consultation findings include that: small landholders should be given the absolute right to buy the land under their homes and gardens; small landholders should have the opportunity to purchase their small landholding if their landlord gives notice or takes action to transfer the land containing the small landholding for sale or transfer to another company or trust; further consideration should be given to the introduction of a clawback provision, and how to ensure that it is applied fairly and consistently; and small landholders should be able to diversify their activities on landholdings.
650			_aLANDLORD AND TENANT
650			_aRURAL LAND
650			_aSCOTLAND
650			_aSMALLHOLDINGS
650			_aSMALL LANDHOLDINGS
651			_aScotland
690			_96251 _aLand use
690			_96252 _aLandlord and tenant
710	2		_aScottish Government
856			_uhttps://www.gov.scot/publications/small-landholdings-modernisation-consultation-report/ _zAvailable on gov.scot
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