New Family Procedure Rules Encourage Mediation for Separating Couples
Lisa Kellett
From 29th April 2024, changes to the Family Procedure Rules allow courts to give stronger encouragement to separating couples to resolve their disputes before going to court, as well as changing court procedures to make it easier to divert families to out-of-court dispute resolution options if exemptions are not properly claimed, or parties have not tried other options.
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Budget 2024 Update; Buying More Than One Property
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Kimberley Rose
- 8 Apr 2024
- Law Blog
- Residential Property
Kimberley Rose
The Government’s 2024 Spring Budget saw significant changes to the way property is taxed, including the imminent abolition of multiple dwelling relief. This will primarily affect investors looking to buy multiple properties at the same time, however, it could also affect you if you are buying a property that comprises more than one unit, such as a house with a distinct annex.
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Big Changes to Employment Law Legislation Coming This April
- 18 Mar 2024
- Law Blog
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment Law
Our employment law solicitors outline the key changes to employment law being introduced this year.
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Gazundering and gazumping, avoiding the perils!
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Edward Sharpe
- 15 Mar 2024
- Law Blog
- Residential Property
Edward Sharpe
Research suggests that nearly a third of recent sellers have suffered gazundering, which property pundits attribute to a downturn in the market. But, in some areas, the lack of suitable properties means there is still fierce competition for homes, with buyers trying to outbid each other via gazumping.
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The information you must provide when selling your home
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Kimberley Rose
- 7 Feb 2024
- Law Blog
- Residential Property
'Buyer beware' is a well-known legal doctrine. But how relevant is it for today’s home buyers? Kimberley Rose, our residential property expert discusses what you should tell your buyers when you are selling your home.
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An Employer’s Guide to Taking Grievances Seriously
- 5 Jan 2024
- Law Blog
- Employment Law
Dealing with employee grievances can sometimes seem like a thankless drain on a business’s management and resources. But a prompt investigation could uncover inappropriate behaviour or poor management that needs to be nipped in the bud, avoiding bigger problems down the line and reputational risk for the organisation.
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