Legal Blog

RENTERS’ RIGHTS BILL The Renters’ Rights Bill will have its first reading in the House of Commons today (11 September 2024) aimed at giving tenants greater protection The main reform is a ban on no fault (Section 21) evictions, this having...

Contemplating buying an Electric bike, …do you know the law? E-bikes (electric bikes) are ‘officially’ known as ‘electrically assisted pedal cycles’ (EAPCs). Probably the most important requirement to note is that you can...

Seasonal Drop in House Prices The average price of property coming to the market for sale has seen a seasonal drop of 1.5% in August. Traditionally the school summer holidays cause a dip in prices as buyers concentrate on enjoying their holidays. ...

Inheritance Tax receipts on the increase The Inheritance Tax threshold is currently at £325,000 for an individual or, potentially, £650,00 for a married couple/civil partners. The value of a net estate above this threshold is taxed at 40%....

PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF NEW RIGHTS FOR EMPLOYEES The Labour Party has produced an Employment Rights Green Paper  which sets out many proposed changes to employment policy and legislation. Currently an employee needs to accrue 2 years continuous...

Your car headlights …are they too bright? …or not bright enough?  Over recent years, the on-going innovation in relation to vehicle design has led to significant changes in vehicle headlight designs and headlight types. In particular,...

Lasting Powers of Attorney… Have you made one to protect both your health and finances AND have you registered them? If you have made the necessary arrangements to protect both your health and your assets in the future and have wisely prepared...

Employers Beware of “Mouse Movers” An American bank has dismissed more than a dozen employees for using “mouse movers” on their work PC. A “mouse mover” is a small devices placed under a mouse to keep the cursor...

Do you have a fitted a dash cam in your vehicle? If so is it positioned legally? Clearly your fitted dash cam should not obstruct your field of vision while you are driving. Department for Transport (DfT) guidance states that ‘Drivers must ensure...

Helpful tips for First Time Buyers How much you can borrow will depend on three main things: your income, your outgoings and the size of the deposit you plan to put down. We would like to advise you of the following tips in order to help with your...