The government announced in late March that all but essential workers must work from home or be furloughed. Many businesses have realised that home working is a viable alternative for their staff, and are now questioning the need for expensive offices in city centres or business parks. Exercising a break clause in a commercial property…
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August 5, 2020
July 28, 2020
Buying a house can be a daunting prospect for anyone, let alone someone who is taking their first step on to the property ladder. We all ask ourselves the same questions: Is this definitely the property I want? Am I paying too much? Can I really afford it? Buying a house or apartment is the…
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July 13, 2020
Changes to the rules of intestacy were introduced in early February, increasing by £20,000 the amount a spouse will automatically inherit in certain circumstances. Intestacy rules decide how the assets of someone who dies without making a will must be shared out. From 2014, the spouse or Civil Partner was entitled to all assets in…
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July 9, 2020
A temporary reduction in the rate of stamp duty on house purchases has been introduced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, as one of several measures designed to stimulate the economy following the three-month Covid-19 lockdown. The stamp duty “holiday” will last for nine months, from 8th July to 31st March 2021, and the tax will now…
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July 3, 2020
In his recent speech from the West Midlands, the Prime Minister promised to “build, build, build” in order to soften the economic impact of Covid-19. Mr Johnson committed to accelerating growth by fast-tracking £5 billion-worth of investment in infrastructure, in projects including hospital building and maintenance, affordable homes programmes, road and bridge projects, and school…
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June 29, 2020
We can confirm we have complied with government guidance on managing the risk of Covid-19 5 steps to working safely 1. Carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment Before restarting work you should ensure the safety of the workplace by: carrying out a risk assessment in line with the HSE guidance consulting with your workers or trade…
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June 23, 2020
Those of us living in towns and villages outside the big cities often take our gardens and private outside spaces for granted. These areas have become much more important during the coronavirus lockdown, and it is no surprise that gardens and private patios or balconies have become essential requirements for many people looking to move…
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June 18, 2020
The government gave the green light to freeing up the housing market from Covid-19 restrictions on May 13th. Since then we have seen conflicting reports of surging interest, as the pent-up demand built up over the previous two months was released, offset against claims of falling prices as buyers try to take advantage of job…
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June 15, 2020
The latest easing of lockdown restrictions against the coronavirus has seen the majority of shops re-open in England, including those previously classed as non-essential. Shops must continue to keep customers the required two metres apart with the help of floor markings, and tills should have plastic screens around them to minimise contact with shoppers. Other…
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June 11, 2020
The Family Court exists to settle disputes and make orders in relation to family law. Typically this involves decisions on the care and upbringing of children, local authority intervention to protect children, adoption, matters relating to divorce, financial support of ex-partners and children following relationship breakdowns, and provide protection from domestic violence. The coronavirus pandemic…
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