Jul 19, 2024 | Blog
The Labour government has recently proposed changes to property law, aiming to address long-standing issues in housing affordability, tenant rights, and market stability. Strengthening Tenant Protections One new property law is enhanced protection for tenants. Labour...
May 29, 2024 | Blog
The only certainty is uncertainty. With Labour leading in the polls and a general election around the corner on 4th July 2024, landowners are unclear what changes in inheritance tax policy a change in government could bring The Shadow Chancellor pledged several years...
Apr 11, 2024 | Blog
Agricultural Property Relief (APR) is a relief from inheritance tax. As long as the provisions for the relief are met, APR reduces the tax liability of gifts of agricultural property by reducing its agricultural value. Regardless of whether the gift is made inter...
Feb 19, 2024 | Blog
A new direct service courtesy of HM Land Registry is hoping to save both clients and conveyancers hours by directly updating lenders about applications. The service allows lenders to monitor the progress of their mortgage registration. Currently, HM Land Registry...
Jan 8, 2024 | Blog
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that local authorities can set on certain new developments in order to raise funds to help infrastructure such as schools and transport improvements. The liability for payment of CIL arises on the commencement of a...