The UK government has recently confirmed that it will extend its mediation voucher scheme until March 2027. Introduced following the Covid pandemic to reduce pressure on the court system, the scheme offers eligible families a £500 voucher towards mediation for children matters. For further details, visit the government website at the link here. Following this […]
When a relationship ends, sorting out finances and property can be challenging. The law treats unmarried couples very differently from married couples or those in a civil partnership. Unmarried Couples: The Legal Position Many people believe that living together as a couple gives you the same rights as married couples. In 2019, a survey revealed […]
If you are a landlord of a residential property in England, you may have seen the news around, originally, the Renters’ Rights Bill, and now, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The main talking point has, of course, been the abolition of the Section 21, no fault eviction, process. But the government have been talking about […]
Private drainage — often in the form of septic tanks, cesspits, or treatment plants — is a familiar feature of rural and edge-of-village homes across the UK. But as environmental regulations have tightened, and enforcement has sharpened, non-compliant systems are fast becoming a serious legal and practical issue for buyers, sellers, and mortgage lenders alike. […]
Temporary SDLT thresholds were introduced in September 2022 to help those at the lower end of the property market with affordability and to invigorate the property market. This was only a temporary measure and from 31st March 2025, the following changes will come into effect (which also includes the changes from 31st October in connection with […]