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Protecting your assets Do you own a property together? Is it your main asset? Do care fees, bankruptcy and/or the re-marriage of your surviving spouse concern you in terms of how this could affect your assets? Property Protection Trusts can help. These...

Solar panels to be fitted as standard on all new homes The Government has confirmed that the vast majority of new-build homes will be fitted with rooftop solar panels. Further proposals to be published in the Autumn, include the installation of low-carbon...

INCREASE IN EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL AWARDS The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2025 came into effect on 6 April 2025 which revised compensation limits for certain Tribunal awards and other statutory payments including :- The minimum basic award...

Am I required to provide my mobile phone PIN to the Police? Given the recent high-profile case we thought that we would clarify the position in relation to mobile phones and whether you must provide your PIN to the Police. The answer is, that...

HOUSING MARKET  It has been reported that there is a “sign of confidence” in the housing market with house prices rising and affordability expected to improve. The Halifax has stated that a 0.3% increase in house prices, is a sign of...

ANNUAL LEAVE RECORDS The Employment Rights Bill contains a new provision requiring Employers to keep adequate records for 6 years relating to annual leave and holiday pay for all workers, including those working irregular hours and part time...

Lenders react to the seismic changes coming from America In a previous blog we had speculated that after the stamp duty cliff edge had been reached, a potential crash in the market could be encountered.  No sooner had the stamp duty cliff edge been...

Stamp Duty Holiday Deadline 31 March 2025 At mosshaselhurst, our Conveyancing team is working hard to complete as many sales and purchases as possible prior to the end of the stamp duty holiday on 31 March 2025. Experts are predicting that it is unlikely...

Safeguard your assets! There are around 6 million Lasting Powers of Attorney registered with the Office of the Public Guardian in England and Wales. Despite this, the benefits of these important planning measures are not that well known. There will be...

RENTERS’ RIGHTS BILL 2025 The Renters’ Rights Bill is expected to become law this Summer. One of the changes will be an end to Assured Shorthold Tenancies, this being the most common type of legal agreement for tenants. Instead landlords and...