eBriefs
Unannounced Updates to the How to Rent Guide - 13 August 2019
Serving the latest and most up-to-date version of the How to Rent Guide to tenants is an integral part of the process of being a Landlord. Serving an outdated copy can create serious complications further down the line of your tenant’s tenancy. Tenants can use the fact that they have not been provided with the latest version to challenge things like notices to quit.
Office of National Statistics reports rapid increase in cohabiting couples
Yesterday, the Office of National Statistics released an update on the numbers surrounding family types in the UK. In this report, it was revealed that in the span of 10 years, the number of cohabiting couples has increased by 25.8%.
When can you let your children fend for themselves? - 1 August 2019
If you’re a parent, you’ll be familiar with how long it takes to get your children ready to leave the house. Whether it’s setting up the pram for the baby, filling your bag with all the supplies you need or finding lost shoes, it can be a real pain to do anything quickly, especially if you have an appointment to get to, or shopping to buy.
Reform set to cut complexity of inheritance tax - 31 July 2019
Sweeping reform of inheritance tax has been recommended to cut complexity of the so-called ‘death tax’, but experts are warning that individuals will need to review existing planning if the changes go ahead.
How to Challenge a Will - 15 July 2019
Typically, the most important factor in challenging a will is time. The earlier you are able to begin the process, the better. From the outset, our advice is to get help from a legal expert who specialises in contested wills as quickly as possible.