Brighter outlook after update to planning rules in rural areas
New planning rules introduced in April last year to allow agricultural buildings to be converted…
September 23, 2015 By Chris Tofts
Call for Brownfield Housing Sites
As part of the Government’s growth agenda it is envisaged the forthcoming Housing Act will…
September 23, 2015 By Sarah-Jane Williams-Cole
Landlord’s right to refuse a new lease under LTA 1954
Where a lease is protected by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act) a…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Missing persons – presumption of death
The disappearance of a member of a family is traumatic and upsetting enough for the…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Attorneys beware
The recent case of Re VH v. DH which was decided by the Court of…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
New Inheritance Tax exemption on the way?
In the current climate where tax planning and tax reliefs generally appear to be coming…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Inheritance tax revenue increases
The latest statistics on Inheritance tax (IHT) released by HMRC show a noticeable increase in…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance tax: how much can you give away?
The rules on Inheritance tax are complex, but there are a whole set of circumstances in…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Review of the Supervision of Court Appointed Deputies
The Public Guardian has recently reported to Parliament on the review of the supervision of…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Disappearing Trusts
Figures issued by HMRC show that the number of self-assessment returns submitted by trusts for…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Have a plan! What happens if you can no longer manage your affairs?
Most people are aware of the importance of making a valid Will to ensure that…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Regaining possession of a property – the impact of statutory deposit schemes
A recent case highlights the issue of statutory deposit schemes and how these can affect…
September 23, 2015 By Mike Davies