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Starting from 1st April 2025, significant changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates will come into effect in England and Wales. These changes will impact all homebuyers, particularly first-time...

Buying your first home can be an exciting and rewarding process but it can also be a worrying time. If you have not dealt with the steps involved in acquiring a new property it can be an overwhelming...

When someone goes to court, their ability to understand and participate in their court case is crucial. But what happens if there are doubts about their mental capacity to engage in legal proceedings?...

I was pleased recently to conclude a claim for a client who sustained severe orthopaedic injuries in a workplace accident. The defendant made major allegations of contributory negligence against my cl...

For most people making their wills, ensuring it is valid is straightforward. However, disputes can arise where the process was followed incorrectly. There is a body of interesting cases where the Cour...

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 (“the Act”), came into force on 1 June 2019. The Act prohibits landlords and letting agents from requiring tenants to make certain payments in connection with a tenancy. T...

When planning for the future, one key consideration is how to minimise the impact of Inheritance Tax (IHT) on your estate. Lifetime gifts can be a useful tool in reducing the tax burden on your loved...

On December 18, 2024, the UK Supreme Court delivered its long waited judgment in the case of Hirachand v Hirachand [2024] UKSC 43, a pivotal decision concerning the recoverability of success fees unde...