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August Employment Update

August Employment Update

1. Access to Work Scheme – record number of people receiving grant 2.Gender Pay Gap Reporting 3.Launch of the first…
30 Aug 2019
The Tenant Fees Act

The Tenant Fees Act

The Tenant Fees Act came into force on 1st June 2019. This will restrict landlords and letting agents to charging…
20 Jun 2019
Highways – some considerations for development

Highways – some considerations for development

Securing appropriate access and servicing rights from a public highway is critical to the success of any new development. While…
03 Jul 2025
Rent Deposits – An overview of landlords options following the insolvency of a corporate tenant

Rent Deposits – An overview of landlords options following the insolvency of a corporate tenant

When granting a new commercial lease, landlords often request a rent deposit from tenants to secure the payment of rent…
23 Apr 2019
Entrepreneurs’ Relief – good news for alphabet shares

Entrepreneurs’ Relief – good news for alphabet shares

The initial relief on Budget Day in October that Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER) would remain at its current rate of 10%…
22 Jan 2019
With up to a 2690% Increase, Are The New Probate Fees Unlawful And Unjustified?

With up to a 2690% Increase, Are The New Probate Fees Unlawful And Unjustified?

It was only 2017 when the government last proposed, and then abandoned, a massive increase for probate fees. These fees…
12 Nov 2018
A knotty problem

A knotty problem

Landowners/developers should be aware and consider taking reasonable steps to prevent or minimise encroachment of Japanese knotweed onto adjoining land…
24 Oct 2018
Town and Village Green update – Changes to registration in Wales

Town and Village Green update – Changes to registration in Wales

Two changes are coming in to force in Wales from the 22nd October 2018 which will restrict town or village…
22 Oct 2018
Are you GDPR compliant?

Are you GDPR compliant?

The new enforcement is now in place. Businesses and organisations impacted by GDPR have had two years to get their…
29 May 2018
Latest worker status decision

Latest worker status decision

Background The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has given its latest judgment in the ongoing gig economy series of claims, upholding…
29 May 2018