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Since 30 March 2026, solicitors accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme have had to use the sixth edition of the TA6 Property Information Form on every new residential...
By Elaine Guy of Carter Bells, family law specialist There is one phrase that I’d like to abolish: ‘common law marriage’. It sounds reassuring, it feels logical, but in England...
When a relationship ends and there are children or finances to sort out, most separating couples face the same underlying question: can we reach an agreement ourselves, with some help,...
A job offer in Dubai. A new partner in Melbourne. Family in Poland who could help with childcare. For a separated parent, a move overseas can seem the sensible next...
A pension is often the second-largest asset a person owns after their home, and it is frequently the least closely watched. That combination makes it a target. The Pensions Regulator...
A recent court case involving misuse of millions of pounds of family wealth has provided a stark reminder for managing financial affairs: choosing the right person is critical. Daughter Sandra...
Once viewed as the preserve of the very wealthy, the prenuptial agreement has steadily moved into the mainstream. More couples now treat a “prenup” as a sensible piece of financial...
When something goes wrong in a rented home, the first question is usually the simplest one to ask and the hardest to answer: whose job is it to fix it?...
When a relationship ends and there are children or finances to sort out, most separating couples face the same underlying question: can we reach an agreement ourselves, with some help,...
High summer is when holiday lets earn their keep. Coastal cottages, lakeside cabins and city flats are booked solid, and every sunny week makes the idea of owning one look...
A recent court case involving misuse of millions of pounds of family wealth has provided a stark reminder for managing financial affairs: choosing the right person is critical. Daughter Sandra...
Businesses have been given an extended deadline to prepare for major changes to the way company accounts are filed with Companies House, but advisers are warning against leaving preparation for...
Holidays and rising temperatures converge to put the pressure on business by David Carr employment law specialist with Carter Bells. The final strawberry has been eaten at Wimbledon and the...
Handing on a family business or a farm is rarely just a financial transaction. It is about protecting something built over years, often generations, while ensuring the people who depend...
Buying a property is one of the largest financial commitments most people will make, and much of the work that protects that commitment happens out of sight. Among the least...
Domestic abuse is not always physical. Some of the most damaging forms of abuse leave no bruises and never culminate in a single dramatic incident. They build slowly, over months...
In a housing market where mortgage rates can shift on global headlines and property chains remain painfully fragile, homeowners are being urged to get “move ready” before putting their property...
Grandparents often play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives, offering support, continuity, and a different kind of love from that of a parent. When family life is settled, contact...
Mixed-use properties (buildings that combine commercial premises with residential accommodation) are a familiar feature of the UK’s towns and high streets. The flat above the shop, the office with a...
Buying a new build property is an exciting prospect. The appeal of a brand-new home, untouched by previous owners and often built to modern energy efficiency standards, is entirely understandable....
By David Carr, employment lawyer at Kingston-based Carter Bells With the US–Iran conflict continuing to disrupt the Gulf region, employers are having to manage not just immediate disruption but prolonged...
For many people, a pension represents one of the most significant assets they will accumulate during their lifetime. Yet its treatment on death — who receives it, how, and what...
When someone makes a will, they place a great deal of trust in the people they appoint to carry out their wishes. Two of the most important roles in this...
Whether you are a farmer looking to expand an existing holding or someone considering agricultural land as an investment or lifestyle purchase, buying rural land is rarely straightforward. It comes...
Whether you are dreaming of a new extension, converting your loft, or simply updating the front of your property, one of the first questions you should ask is: “Do I...
Company directors are being urged to familiarise themselves with new identity verification requirements being introduced by Companies House, as confusion is reported around how and when the checks must be...
On the stump with the Spring Statement as government chases stability and growth Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a punchy Spring Statement, flagging the importance of stability at home amidst growing...
Employers are being urged to review their recruitment procedures after new figures revealed that immigration enforcement raids have reached record levels across the UK. According to the Home Office, more...
The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law, marking one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector in a generation. Most of the new measures will...
For many commercial tenants, a lease that once suited the business can become a burden. Changes in trading conditions, growth, downsizing, or a move toward hybrid working often prompt tenants...
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