Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the criteria for getting a divorce or ending a civil partnership. Read more...

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at removing a caveat. Read more...

The Law of Property Act 1925 – Few statutes have had such a lasting impact, and even fewer remain so central to everyday legal practice a full century after their enactment.

R (on the application of AAA (Syria) and others) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] UKSC 42 is a landmark Supreme Court judgment that unanimously held the UK Government’s Rwanda asylum transfer policy unlawful due to its incompatibility with fundamental domestic and international legal principles, particularly the principle of non-refoulement.

The decision that confirmed courts cannot disregard unchallenged expert evidence unless there are valid and clearly articulated reasons. Read more...

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the reasons for dismissal from employment. Read more...

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at will trusts. Read more...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 has become law. Lauded as one of the most significant reforms to the leasehold system for a generation, the Act will increase the rights of approximately 5 million leaseholders in England and Wales. Read more...

The prorogation of parliament in preparation for a general election on 4 July 2024 had a dramatic effect on legislation currently passing through the houses. Some bills were rushed through, and some have fallen. Read more…

Will commonhold become the cool kid on the block? Read more...

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 Transfer of Equity guide is now live and found in the Conveyancing publication. The guide provides commentary to take a practitioner through the practical steps involved in advising clients on the transfer of their share in a property, including tax implications, lender’s requirements and, where applicable, landlord’s consent.

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 Employment guide has been enhanced with sample documents for clients to use during a disciplinary process. Recent caselaw has been added to the commentary. Read more...

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the difference between holding a deposit as stakeholder or agent for the seller, and holding to order on the sale of land. Read more...