This article details the major changes affecting major investors coming into force from April 2020. New EPC regulations Changes to the tax reliefs available for income tax and capital gains tax Tenants’ deposits Electrical safety standards A new surcharge on stamp duty land tax for foreign buyers of residential property Written by Louise Thomas, a London-based solicitor with over 25 years experience in all aspects of property conveyancing, this article will assist practitioners in advising landlord clients.

The By Lawyers Mortgages Guide has been reviewed and updated to ensure that the commentaries and precedents are in line with current law and conveyancing practice. Read more...

Our author has recently reviewed the probate publication providing several new precedents and amending the commentary. Additional automation was also added to some of the precedents to increase flexibility and efficient usage.

Did you know that the LEAP completion statement can include leasehold apportionments? Read more...

As a result of user feedback, the sale and purchase commentaries now include an appreciation of adverse possession of registered land.

The Nuptial agreements publication was recently reviewed by UK author Robin Charrot of Evolve Family Law with particular focus on law and practice as it currently applies to nuptial and cohabitation agreements in England and Wales. Although there is no indication that legislation is imminent regarding binding Qualifying Nuptial Agreements as envisioned by The Law Commission, By Lawyers continues to maintain a watching brief over all UK legislation to keep users informed and our publications up to date.

The National Police Chief’s Council, has issued new operational guidance for pre-charge bail and release under investigation. The guidance follows changes to pre-charge bail under the Policing and Crime Act 2017 and is in response to concerns in domestic abuse and high harm cases, including sexual offences and offences involving vulnerable people. Read more...

The Domestic Violence Orders publication has been expanded to include additional information about Legal Aid funding, some new precedent letters, and ready access to the Legal Aid Agency forms. Read more...

At By Lawyers we love to hear from you. After all, our philosophy is focused on practical materials to assist practitioners to get the job done and to enjoy practice more. At the bottom of each matter plan we have included a hyperlink to Comments & Suggestions. Clicking on the link will open a form which users can fill out and submit. The form will require your name and email but that is simply so we can respond to you personally. Is there a precedent you need? A topic to be discussed? A point of view to be expressed? Share with us. We would love to hear from you!

New commercial law AI prompts have been added to the Companies, Trusts, Partnerships and Joint Ventures guides.

As part of a government effort to strengthen the UK’s financial crime protections, the change signals a new era of accountability for law firms.

The By Lawyers Franchises guide has been comprehensively reviewed to reflect current best practice, legal developments and the British Franchise Association Code of Ethics.

The Sentencing Act 2026 provides key changes to suspended custodial sentences.

On 13 March 2026, Mr Justice Peel and His Honour Judge Hess published the Financial Remedies Guide 2026.

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces significant reforms to the private rented sector with effect from 1 May 2026.