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On 1 April 2016 the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 will come into force. They introduce a minimum energy efficiency standard for all property as...
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Although not as common as a tenant requesting an option to break, a landlord may also want a new lease to include an option to end the tenancy early. This...
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Following the Chancellor’s tinkering with the Tax Relief Rules on expenditure earlier this year, he is making life difficult again for buy-to-let investors. This time with an increase in Stamp Duty...
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For every business, it remains important to consider and draft commercial agreements carefully. A coherent and precise contract results in all parties involved knowing the intentions of the agreement. If...
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The Government has made its ninth amendment to insolvency fees under the Insolvency Proceedings (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2015 (SI 2015/1819). The costs of presenting a bankruptcy or winding-up petition will increase for...
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The latest research by the Marriage Foundation confirms that the “middle classes” are turning their back on marriage. The past 18 years has seen marriage rates fall by 25% in...
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It is common practice for most businesses to include various limitation clauses in their standard terms and conditions with the hope that, in the event of a fault in the...
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You’ve found your perfect home, your offer has been accepted and you’re ready to move in – so what’s the hold up? You’ve done what you need to – instructed...
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The art and legal worlds crossed this month when the Creative Foundation and Dreamland Leisure Limited clashed over who owned a mural attributed to the street artist Banksy. The case,...
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When is it appropriate for the media to report financial details of a divorce? This question was addressed by Mr Justice Mostyn of the High Court recently in relation to...
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