Legal Articles
Digital assets and the importance of leaving a digital legacy
Leaving formal instructions for what should happen to your possessions on your death is a vital task, but it is estimated that fewer than half of adults in the UK have drawn up a Will. Furthermore, even when a valid Will is in place, some of the most forgotten items...
Breaching a Restrictive Covenant
When moving into a new home, you may want to start decorating or carry out more extensive property development, but are you allowed to? If your property deeds contain a restrictive covenant, you may be limited in what you are allowed to do to the appearance or...
Declaration of Trust
When you jointly own a property with another party, it is essential to declare your ‘beneficial interests’ so your intentions are clearly set out from the outset, which can help avoid future confusion and disputes. The title at Land Registry will show the legal...
Can Long Covid be a Disability?
Since the onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic, which saw the first national lockdown in March 2020, many legal firsts and legislative changes have impacted employment law. Whilst new changes to Covid guidance include the government’s Living with Covid Strategy, some...
What is Stamp Duty, and How Much Do You Pay?
When buying a property, there are many costs to consider, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a government tax that is charged when you buy a property or land over a certain price in England or Northern Ireland. The rate of Stamp Duty...
What are the steps needed to get divorced in the UK?
Whilst the latest divorce reforms mean that process is now more straightforward in some respects, it does not necessarily make it less daunting. Even if it is mutual, coming to the decision that your marriage or civil partnership has ended can be distressing and...