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Inheritance Tax account IHT100 forms

HMRC announces an updated approach to the clearance process and the timeline for IHT100 Inheritance Tax account forms.

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Check the ground rules to avoid boundary disputes

Warm weather and longer days see a surge in interest in garden works each year, and where householders improve and replace, boundary disputes are sure to follow.

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Ensure equality in residential tenancies

For residential landlords, identity checks on prospective tenants can be challenging and the penalties harsh for getting it wrong; but trying to avoid tenants with complex immigration status is not an option, as this opens the way to claims of unlawful discrimination.

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No blame but challenges remain…

When the clock finally chimed for no-fault divorce, courts saw a surge in petitions from couples looking to avoid the blame game but challenges still lie ahead for couples leaving a marriage.

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Blame game ends

We highlight the benefits of 'no blame' divorce, which came into effect in April 2022.

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Effects of Covid-19 on inheritance tax

Private Client solicitor, James McMullan, takes a closer look at the effects of covid-19 on inheritance-tax and estate planning.

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Lessons for business from the #metoo headlines

Following the Golden Globes and recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein and other leading figures, businesses need to make sure they have clear policies to inspire the right culture in their workplace.

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Landlords: Securing possession of a dwelling house

All Landlords will be aware that it is an offence to evict an occupier of residential premises without a Court Order or to harass an occupier of residential premises (Section 1 Protection from Eviction Act 1977 - the PFE).

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The “Gig Economy” what does it mean?

The gig economy continues to make headlines but why and what does it mean?

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The Data Protection Bill: How will it affect e-business?

How safe is your customers’ data? Are you managing their information responsibly, and, more importantly, correctly in the eyes of the law?

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Brexit Deal: One man’s view

We are sleepwalking into Brexit chaos. Unless a second referendum is held as soon as possible we could be facing a triple whammy of no deal, a general election, and a late realisation that a second referendum is required, all at the same time in early 2019.

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Tenant alterations

During the term of your lease, you may find that your property requirements change and that you need to make alterations to your premises, whether internal, external or structural. If you find yourself in this situation, one of the first things you must consider (in addition to any planning and statutory requirements) are the terms of your lease.

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