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Following divorce, the on-going obligation to continue to pay maintenance to an ex spouse is often a bone of contention. Spousal maintenance payments are often seen as a financial burden and frequently...
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From 1 October 2015, anyone letting all or part of their property for rent is required to have at least one smoke alarm installed on every storey of their properties...
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Living apart together (LAT) relationships are more common than ever before with flexible modern relationships and changing family dynamics. For those in an LAT relationship who are still receiving financial support...
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With the start of the new academic year, University students around the country are moving into private rented accommodation or renewing existing tenancies. Whether you own just one or a...
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For several years, raising the inheritance tax (IHT) threshold to £1million has been proposed and finally it is here – or is it? The chancellor announced in the July 2015...
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The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (SBEEA) will open the doors to office holders to assign rights to certain claims which previously were not assignable. The SBEEA provides...
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You have your ICAEW licence authorising you to provide probate services, but what do you do when things take a contentious turn? ICAEW guidance on probate services came into force...
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For all assured shorthold tenancies created on or after 1 October 2015, the landlord will only be able to serve a tenant with a valid notice pursuant to Section 21...
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With the high cost of getting on the property ladder, buying a property with a friend or partner is increasingly common. Co-owners of such properties need to make sure they...
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The Kids Company charity has featured in many news stories recently after reports of financial turmoil and issues relating to government involvement. The charity suddenly closed earlier this month, according...
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