BPR After the Budget - What Solicitors & Accountants Need to Know

Introduction

The latest Budget changes to Business Property Relief (‘BPR’) for Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) create important considerations for solicitors and accountants advising business owners, shareholders and families on succession and estate planning.

This short webinar will provide a practical overview of BPR, including the key principles behind the relief, the types of assets it applies to and the circumstances in which it can be claimed.

It will then examine the legislative changes introduced from April 2026, explaining how the new rules affect clients and what advisers need to consider when reviewing existing planning arrangements.

Through worked examples and practical scenarios, the webinar will demonstrate how the revised rules operate in practice and highlight why BPR remains a valuable planning tool. You will gain a clearer understanding of how to identify opportunities, address potential challenges, and provide informed advice to clients in the current IHT landscape.

Register today to stay ahead of the changes, strengthen your technical knowledge and ensure you are well equipped to advise clients effectively on Business Property Relief and Inheritance Tax planning.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• Understand the fundamentals of Business Property Relief, including what assets it applies to and the conditions required to qualify for the relief
• Explore the recent changes to the legislation, what they mean in practice and how advisers should respond to ensure the relief is used effectively
• Identify the potential pitfalls and consequences of getting the advice wrong
• Gain practical guidance on handling common and challenging questions that are likely to arise in everyday client work
• Review worked examples demonstrating how the changes to the law operate in practice
• Consider how BPR can be incorporated into lifetime planning and will planning strategies
• Leave with a clear and practical understanding of the subject, enabling you to advise clients with greater confidence