April, 2011

Employer Annual Return Deadline Draws Near

Have you remembered to file your Employer Annual Return?  The deadline for submission is less [...]

Breach of service charge consultation requirements proves costly for landlord

A Court of Appeal decision provides a clear warning to landlords to ensure they comply fully [...]

12Apr

Checklist: residential service charges

Legislation protects residential tenants from excessive service charges. Before entering into [...]

Inheritance Case – Challenging the Will

The Court of Appeal has reversed a ruling of the High Court to allow the estranged daughter of [...]

08Apr

5% Stamp Duty for Residential Property

  Since the introduction of SDLT, on 1 December 2003, the top rate of SDLT has been 4%. This [...]

05Apr

Steig Larsson and the Consequences of Dying Without A Will

  This is not (unfortunately) the title to his unpublished fourth novel. Stieg Larsson, the [...]

05Apr

Pre-Acquired Wealth in Divorce Claims

  The recent High Court case of N v F [2011] has provided guidance on the correct approach to [...]