Spring Budget Update – the Abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief against SDLT
In the recent Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that Multiple Dwellings Relief (“MDR”) is to be abolished from 1 June 2024. In this update, we explain what MDR is, what is changing and what this may mean for the property market.
Balancing Beauty and Affordability: Cornwall's Struggle with Second Homes Sparks Government Intervention
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced changes in planning rules.
Family Mediation Week 2024
Today is the start of Family Mediation Week, which is a week dedicated to raising awareness of Family Mediation and the benefits it offers to separating couples.
Jade's Law
In this article, Hannah Mills goes through a recent update by the Justice Secretary, designed to give children better protection from harm.
An update on the Renters (Reform) Bill
Natalie McMahon and Emily Rowan-Maxwell consider the changes proposed by the Renters Reform Bill to private sector lettings.
New Law Protects Workers' Right to Tips: What Employers Need to Know
In this article, Harry Jones looks at new legislation around tipping and the changes employers should be soon implementing.
Acas publishes new guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health
In this article, Trainee Harry Jones discusses the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace and highlights new guidance from Acas on making reasonable adjustments.
Government Publishes Shared Parental Leave Figures
In this article, Emily Arnold discusses the low uptake and calls for reform of Shared Parental Leave (SPL) since its introduction in 2015.
Residential EPC Changes Incoming….
In this article Solicitor Alicia Stanford-Shard highlights the recent government plans to introduce stricter requirements for rented residential properties regarding their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings
Is a right of way that grants access “at all times, for all purposes” as unlimited as it appears?
In this Legal Update Trainee Olivia Gladstone asks if a right of way that grants access “at all times and for all purposes” is as unlimited as it first appears?
Japanese Knotweed – A Legal Update
Solicitor Stacey Woolmer looks at the dangers of Japanese Knotweed having again recently hit the headlines.
MEES Regulations changes coming 1st April
Commercial Property Owners Beware – Changes Are Coming On 1 April 2023 – Avoid Becoming An April Fool!
