News & Articles
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Extension to Notice Period for Residential Tenancies
14th September 2020
Please note that this article refers to the law applicable to Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies. At the end of August, a statutory instrument…
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Lights, camera, action… signing your Will goes live!
8th September 2020
Experts are warning against self-directed videos following the announcement by the Government that legislation is to be introduced this month (September) to allow Wills…
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Dying without a Will and ‘death bed’ gifts
1st September 2020
Where a person dies without a valid Will they are deemed to have died intestate and the default rules of intestacy apply to the…
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Debt collection in the wake of the pandemic
24th August 2020
In these uncertain times, no matter how big or small your business is, managing cash flow can be challenging. One particular difficulty for many…
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Renewing a commercial lease – what can be negotiated?
19th August 2020
Most lease renewals are governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and the rules can be complicated and confusing. However, if your commercial…
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Landlords reminded to watch the small print
29th July 2020
Landlords are breathing a sigh of relief over the news that a court has allowed an eviction notice despite a copy of the gas…
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How to deal with an estate as an executor, during the coronavirus pandemic
24th July 2020
Adjusting to the challenges caused by coronavirus has been difficult for all of us. However, for those dealing with the death of a loved…
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‘No Fault’ Divorce to become Law
26th June 2020
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill has now been approved by parliament, subject to receiving royal assent, thereby introducing the process for a ‘no…
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Possession Proceedings suspended
17th June 2020
On 27th March 2020, a practice direction came into force which stayed (suspended) all possession proceedings for a period of three months from that…
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Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough
11th June 2020
The government has announced that new parents returning to work in the coming months, after a period of absence, are eligible for furlough despite…
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Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Extension
5th June 2020
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced that the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), will be extended. Those eligible under the SEISS will be able to…
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extension
3rd June 2020
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has set out more details on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). From 1 July 2020, businesses will…
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Q&A on buying and selling a home during the coronavirus pandemic
6th May 2020
Can I put my house on the market at the moment? The short answer is yes. However, it will not be possible for anyone…
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Why an injunction may be necessary during lockdown
4th May 2020
The coronavirus crisis is redefining lifestyles and the boundaries of our interactions; a situation that can challenge even the strongest bonds. China experienced a…
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