Frustrated by Brexit?
Whilst many would agree that the Brexit process has been a protracted and frustrating one, it would appear that in the context of a lease entered into prior to the referendum, Brexit cannot be considered a frustrating event. In the recent case of Canar …
Ten tips for a first time buyer
Know the difference between Searches, a Mortgage Valuation and a Homebuyers survey – Early on in the conveyancing process, your conveyancer will ask you to make an initial payment on account to cover the cost of searches against the property you intend …
Separating – “Should I stay or should I go”
Sometimes circumstances at home may not have been right for a while, however when a couple reach the decision to actually separate, this in itself is still a huge decision. Whilst the couple may have made the “emotional” decision to separate, many wond …
No more new Leaseholds
The government has recently announced that it will introduce a ban on the sale of new houses as leasehold, with new build houses to be sold on a freehold basis except in the most extraordinary circumstances. Ground rents will also be reduced to zero fo …
Encouragement for stamp duty exemption for downsizing
A recent survey conducted by Saga has revealed that a stamp duty exemption for those wishing to downsize would encourage those taking part in the survey to move home. The survey revealed that 73% of those taking part over the age of 50 would support a …
What does the suspension of Parliament mean for Family Law and the “No Fault Divorce”?
When Parliament is prorogued, any bills that have not yet received Royal Assent are dropped. This does not stop the bill being reintroduced after Parliament returns, but all progress made up to the point that Parliament is suspended is lost and the bil …
On this day in 1991 the revolutionary Children Act became law
Although it was approved thirty years ago in 1989, it took a further two years for the Children Act to become law and it was on the 14th of October 1991 that it finally came into force. Today technology is moving at light-speed and the Act may seem lik …
The deadline for opening a Help to Buy ISA is looming
Calling all future first time buyers and their parents– the deadline for opening an Help to Buy ISA is 30th November 2019. If you do not open your ISA before this date then you will not be able to take advantage of the government bonus of 25%! Help to …
School’s Out, quid’s in! Court of Appeal rules term time workers to receive more holiday pay
In the case of The Harpur Trust v Brazel, the Court of Appeal has ruled that school staff who only work part of the year should be paid the same minimum statutory entitlement of 28 days annual leave as other workers. Typically, ‘Part Year Staff’ only w …
Banksy Launches Homewares Shop In Dispute over Trade Mark
The famous graffiti and street artist Banksy, has launched a pop-up shop called ‘Gross Domestic Product’ in London following a legal dispute over the trade mark to his art. A trade mark is a sign, word or a symbol which enables customers to identify go …
