A Fairer Rental Market? Key Changes in the New Renters’ Rights Bill
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) has been introduced by the Labour government and seeks to replace the Renters’ Reform…
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August Planning Update – NPPF v2, housing delivery and other developments August Planning Update – NPPF v2, housing delivery and other developmentsThe focus is back on the NPPF2 following its release last week and everyone has something to say about it. Some of the key points…
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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce trainee promotions and welcomes new starters Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce trainee promotions and welcomes new startersAs we continue to develop our workforce, build for the future and excel within the legal sector we take this opportunity to introduce three new…
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HMRC clarifies definition of ‘Residential Property’ for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) HMRC clarifies definition of ‘Residential Property’ for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)The Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Stamp Taxes Practitioner Group have published a summary setting out HMRC’s view on the ‘residential property’ meaning for…
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Do you need to regain possession of your rented property? Do you need to regain possession of your rented property?There are many reasons why a landlord may wish to regain possession of a property. Whether a Landlord wishes to sell the property, a tenant…
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Nestlé lose decade-long KitKat court battle Nestlé lose decade-long KitKat court battleNestlé have suffered a significant blow in their battle to trademark their four-fingered wafer shape chocolate bar known as KitKat. After the trademark was initially…
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Tini Owens loses landmark Supreme Court divorce battle Tini Owens loses landmark Supreme Court divorce battleToday The Supreme Court rejected Tini Owen’s appeal to divorce her millionaire husband, meaning she must remain married until 2020. On Thursday 17th May, the…
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A record-breaking Lunch on the Green 2018! A record-breaking Lunch on the Green 2018!On Wednesday 11th July, we hosted our annual summer networking and fundraising event ‘Lunch on the Green’ in support of Break Charity. Billed as the…
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The Pimlico Plumbers case – what will this mean to Employment law? The Pimlico Plumbers case – what will this mean to Employment law?In recent years there has been a surge in companies such as Deliveroo and Uber investing into the gig economy, whereby they are hiring workers…
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Top tips for dealing with accidents and illness abroad Top tips for dealing with accidents and illness abroadIt’s the time of year when many of us will be preparing to depart on much needed summer holidays. Although no one wants to think…
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The Incapacity Crisis – The Importance of the Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney The Incapacity Crisis – The Importance of the Health & Welfare Lasting Power of AttorneySolicitors for the Elderly (SFE) has launched its latest media campaign to raise awareness of the importance of the Health and Welfare Lasting Power of…
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Heterosexual Couple Win Supreme Court Appeal on Civil Partnership Case Heterosexual Couple Win Supreme Court Appeal on Civil Partnership CaseToday, the highest Court in the country allowed the appeal of a heterosexual couple, Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keiden, who have been fighting for the…
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Clapham & Collinge appoint Senior Solicitor Laura van Ree Clapham & Collinge appoint Senior Solicitor Laura van ReeClapham & Collinge has further strengthened its Private client team in North Norfolk with the appointment of senior solicitor and Wills & Trusts specialist Laura…