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Do I have to pay Inheritance Tax on my parents’ house?
Do I have to pay Inheritance Tax on my parents’ house?
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Government Proposals to Require EPC Rating of B by 2030 for Non-Domestic Private Rented Buildings
The government is consulting on a proposal to raise the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) for let commercial buildings (referred to as non-domestic private rented buildings).
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New Build Nightmare?
Local news has recently reported on Corby developments where dream homes have turned out to…
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They’ll be OK… Someone will look after them
It was a lovely day on Saturday. Bright blue skies, a few wispy clouds and…
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How Does a Company Pay Variable Dividends to its shareholders?
A company will be unable to pay different rates of dividend to its shareholders unless it is clearly provided for. Failure to do so can result in the dividend being unlawful, resulting in the company’s directors being in breach of their legal duties.
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“My Word is my Bond” No Written Contract, Can’t Prove Agreement…….What Next?
The law recognises only one contractual arrangement, and that is a legally binding contract between two or more parties. It is perfectly possible to have an oral contract with nothing written down, written contracts are just easier to identify because, for one thing, you can point to them.
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New Guidance for Family Courts and Reporters
New Guidance for Family Courts and Reporters to Encourage Transparency.
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Agricultural Occupancy Conditions (Agricultural Ties)
What are Agricultural Occupancy Conditions, also known as agricultural ties, on properties and can they be removed? Rural properties for sale can sometimes seem too good to be true and potential buyers should always be aware of the possibility of an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC).
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Can You Disinherit A Child? – A case in point.
It is a well-established principle of English law that a person may leave their Estate in any way that they choose to. Although claims are possible against Estates it is only in specific circumstances that the Court will overturn a Will or intestacy and order that different provisions should apply.
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Property Fraud – How to avoid it
Property fraud is a serious ongoing issue in the UK and, despite preventative measures, millions are still lost each year.
