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61% do not have a Will

Research recently published reveals some shocking statistics about Wills. It found that: over [...]

Successful Appeal by adult daughter excluded from late mother’s will

The Court of Appeal has upheld the appeal of Mrs Ilott (aged 50 and an only child) against a [...]

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 [...]

Steig Larsson and the Consequences of Dying Without A Will

This is not (unfortunately) the title to his unpublished fourth novel. Stieg Larsson, the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]