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When a trust is created, HMRC may require you to register it using its Trust Registration Service (TRS).  The TRS is a register containing the beneficial ownership of trusts and, like many other missives from HMRC it is designed to combat money laundering.  Not every trust will requires registration but the majority of trusts will […]

Agricultural Property Relief (APR) is big news following the recent budget.  Prior to the budget APR applied 100% relief from Inheritance Tax for qualifying agricultural land and buildings.  From 6th April 2026, a threshold of £1 million will be introduced for APR.  In essence the new regime means that any agricultural assets in an estate […]

There are many things to think about when sitting down to decide your Will instructions, including who you would like to leave items to such as jewellery or family heirlooms, if you would like to leave any gifts to grandchildren or friends, whether to leave money outright for your chosen beneficiaries or perhaps within a […]

Have you thought about what might happen should you lose capacity in your lifetime meaning that you are no longer able to make decisions or manage your affairs yourself? Sadly, the answer is likely to be that no one would be able to act on your behalf, even your spouse, unless you have a legal […]

Property Information Forms are prepared by the Law Society as part of its conveyancing Protocol.  They have been designed to improve the conveyancing process by obtaining accurate information at an early stage in the transaction. The protocol forms consist of the following :- The Property Information Form (TA6) Fittings and Contents Form (TA10) Leasehold Information […]

This article explores a fascinating moment in UK legal history. The Sun sets on EU Law on 31st December 2023. From the 1st January 2024 any remaining EU law becomes UK law and the UK has full control of its legal framework and can determine its legal disputes and shape its own legal framework. The […]

Flat Ownership with Shared Ownership in the Building In the realm of property ownership, flats, maisonettes, and apartments are commonly sold as leasehold titles. It is however important to note that the building itself, referred to as the freehold, has a separate title and ownership from the individual flats within it. This arrangement establishes a […]

For several reasons, when a property has the benefit of a separate parking space, not located on the grounds of the home, it will be registered under a different title number. For example, it may be that a previous owner of the home acquired the parking space from another land owner after the home was […]

Where there are minor children of the family at the date of making a Will the question of Guardianship for them should be considered and provision made for who will legally be able to look after those children. If there is no surviving parent with parental responsibility upon the death of the last parent, the Guardian appointed within that […]

Moving home is a big life event. It can be exciting and a little daunting. If you are thinking of selling, Kim Hall, Chartered Legal Executive shares some practical advice for those looking to instruct an Estate Agent to market their property. 1. Do your research and read reviews for your preferred Estate Agent – […]

There are many things to think about when sitting down to decide your Will instructions, including who you would like to leave items to such as jewellery or family heirlooms, if you would like to leave any gifts to grandchildren or friends, whether to leave money outright for your chosen beneficiaries or perhaps within a […]

In response to the Grenfell disaster, the UK Government introduced a number of Regulations and the introduction of the Building Safety Act (“the Act”), with the aim to improve the system of building safety and ensure that residents are safe in their homes. Flats are typically part of a larger building or complex and there […]

1.   The firm I work for is struggling financially. I do not think it could afford to pay me compensation. Is there any point in claiming? It is a legal requirement for employers to have employer liability (EL) insurance cover for at least £5m.  You should find the insurers details on display in your workplace.  […]

The rental housing landscape in England & Wales is set for a major transformation following the first reading of the Renters’ Reform Bill before Parliament. A key pledge in the Government’s 2019 Manifesto, the bill was introduced with the goal of providing safer, fairer and higher-quality homes, and aims to strike a balance between protecting […]

In recent years, it has been hard to ignore the meteoric rise in the popularity of e-scooters in many cities across the world. In the UK, the Government are currently trialling e-scooters in 26 areas across the UK and they have become a staple in most major cities such as Bristol, London and Manchester offering […]

On 31st May 2021 the Government’s whiplash reforms (part of the Civil Liability Act 2018) will finally come into effect.  These changes will limit the compensation payable to claimants who suffer soft tissue injuries in a road traffic accident occurring after that date and raise the small claim limit to £5000 meaning that they are […]

The Law Society unveiled the results of its recent research into digital assets earlier this year. Digital assets include online bank accounts, social media accounts, photographs stored online and email accounts. The Law Society found that just over a quarter of those surveyed knew what would happen to their digital assets when they die and […]

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