Commercial Update 102 – Leaseholds and the Kings Speech This week, following the first King’s speech by King Charles III, what caught my eye was the proposed Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill which represents... Read More
Autumn Statement: National Insurance Cuts, Business Expensing, AI Boost, Economic Growth Concerns, and Silence on Inheritance Tax The Chancellor’s autumn statement ended with a flourish when Jeremy Hunt closed his speech by pulling a two per cent cut to the national insurance... Read More
New Minimum Wage Rates for April 2024 Bryan Sanderson of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) confirmed his recommendations for 2024 to the Secretary of State. This followed the LPC’s recommendations in 2019,... Read More
Company Officers Duty To Inform the Secretary of State of Redundancies We come to the time of year, when many organisations are reviewing their books and planning for the new year ahead. This invariably involves a... Read More
Delay in Ban on “No-Fault” Evictions In a recent development, the UK government announced an indefinite delay on the ban of “no-fault” evictions in England. This delay is linked to the... Read More
The Importance of Clear Language in Wills Three children have won a share of their father’s £700,000 estate after a hard-fought case that reached the High Court in London. The siblings took... Read More
Cohabiting Together: Understanding the Legal Aspects The phenomenon of cohabitation is on the rise, with more couples opting to share a domestic life without the formalities of marriage or civil partnership.... Read More
The New Powers of Attorney Bill UK: Changes on the Horizon The United Kingdom is set to witness significant changes in the Powers of Attorney landscape, with the introduction of a new bill. Estimated to come... Read More
Residential Landlords in the Sight Line Over Illegal Renters The Government’s crackdown on illegal migration has seen a tripling of penalties for landlords who fail to enforce ‘right-to-rent’ rules. The move will see landlords... Read More
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Navigating Wills and Inheritance Blended families have become increasingly common in today’s society. As relationships evolve and individuals remarry or enter into new partnerships, estate planning becomes a crucial... Read More
How Could Divorce Affect My Mortgage? Divorce is a challenging and emotionally taxing process, and one area where it can have a significant impact is your mortgage. When a couple decides... Read More
What to Know When Buying a New Build Property in the UK Buying a new build property in the UK can be an exciting venture, offering modern designs, energy efficiency, and the opportunity to be the first... Read More
