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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...

Is your bicycle road legal? What are the primary ‘rules of the road’ for cyclists? If you ride any bike on a public road in the UK then you must ensure that your bike is road legal. Brakes; It is an offence to ride a bicycle on a public...

1 MONTH LEFT 1 month left to avoid stamp duty hike and recent interest rate changes In our most recent blog, we highlighted that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Relief) Act 2023 is due to revert back to previous levels on 1st April 2025. The...

Considering a Recruitment Freeze? Wage bills are likely to rise significantly from April 2025 due to the increases in employers’ National Insurance Contributions and the minimum wage rates. This may result in employers considering a recruitment...

Checking that your vehicle is safe to drive At this time of year, for most drivers it’s dark when you drive to work and it’s dark when you drive back home. Dark and Inclement weather, at any time of the year, (but especially during the...