Articles posted by "Mark Sadler"

Breach of service charge consultation requirements proves costly for landlord

A Court of Appeal decision provides a clear warning to landlords to ensure they comply fully [...]

Checklist: residential service charges

Legislation protects residential tenants from excessive service charges. Before entering into [...]

5% Stamp Duty for Residential Property

Since the introduction of SDLT, on 1 December 2003, the top rate of SDLT has been 4%. This [...]

Pre-Acquired Wealth in Divorce Claims

The recent High Court case of N v F [2011] has provided guidance on the correct approach to [...]

Budget 2011 – Stamp Duty Land Tax Review

The March 2011 budget introduced the following changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) including [...]

Council Gardener Awarded Injury Compensation

Council workers across the UK have been advised to seek legal advice in personal injury [...]

April 2011 changes to employment legislation

This article summarises the forthcoming changes to employment legislation coming into force in [...]

Buying in Central London

Overseas buyers now account for almost 50% of all prime central London buyers over the past 5 [...]

Hiring an Employee – Avoiding Discrimination Claims

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that an individual cannot bring a [...]

Crackdown on Stamp Duty Avoidance Schemes

HM Revenue & Customs has announced it is challenging Stamp Duty Land Tax avoidance [...]