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Budget and SDLT Implications
There were changes in the UK Budget yesterday for Stamp Duty Land Tax. One change that was announced was one that impacts non-UK residents purchasing property in England and Northern Ireland.
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Government confirms introduction of New Homes Ombudsman
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced that the government intends to proceed with the introduction of a New Homes Ombudsman (NHO), which will provide buyers of new build homes with both a way of making complaints about problems with those homes and redress through alternative dispute resolution.
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New Year – New Rules Concerning the Registration of Trusts with HMRC
If you are a Trustee of, benefit from, or administer a Trust, it is important…
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More clarity in Assisted Suicide cases
Assisted suicide is a divisive issue for many but for the family members who agree to help their loved one with travel arrangements at such a time it can have legal implications. Thankfully we are slowly seeing legal advances to help families who are facing these impossible choices.
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What to do if an Executor can’t be trusted
When someone dies the Executor appointed by their Will is put in the position of ensuring that things are dealt with properly but what do you do if an Executor can’t be Trusted?
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GDPR and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
Whilst we don’t like to discuss GDPR anymore than we need to it seems that tougher restrictions have now been placed on data processing and this means that more checks will exist for those who seek to act on another’s behalf.
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Government announces the abolition of Section 21 Notices
The Queen’s Speech on 19th December 2019 saw the announcement by the Government of the Renters’ Reform Bill which will abolish the use of “no fault” Section 21 Notices served under the Housing Act 1988.
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“Can I be paid for caring for a loved one?”
“Can I be paid for caring for a loved one?” This is a very reasonable question to ask when you are spending a large chunk of your time or even given up your job to help a loved one such as an elderly parent or disabled child.
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Would Your Business Survive Without You Making the Decisions?
Mental incapacity can strike at any time, temporarily or permanently, through Illness or an accident. What would happen to your business? Who would carry on your duties and maintain an income for yourself and your family if you couldn’t?
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When Should I Apply for Local Authority Funding?
When Should I Apply for Local Authority Funding?
