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Occupation Contract Changes

The Renters Rights Act 2025 (‘The Act’) will come into force on 1st June 2026 in Wales. Although most of the provisions relate to the private rented sector in England there are also provisions which apply here in Wales. The main change for Landlords in Wales is that the Act will make it unlawful for … Read more

Non disclosure agrrements May

Workplace non-disclosure agreements: what they cover, what they cannot, and what is changing

Few employment law topics have evolved as quickly in recent years as the non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. Once a quietly drafted provision in a settlement document, the NDA has become a focal point of public debate, parliamentary reform and regulatory scrutiny. Whether you are an employee being asked to sign one, or an employer reviewing … Read more

Renters Rights blog May

Civil Penalties Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025: A Guide for Landlords

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has been widely discussed and introduces wide-ranging reforms to the private rental sector in England, aiming to re-balance the landlord and tenant relationship by increasing powers for local housing authorities to investigate landlord breaches and impose penalties accordingly.   A key feature of the Act is the changes to enforcement powers … Read more

new build contracts

What to check in a new build contract

Buying a new build property is an exciting prospect. The appeal of a brand-new home, untouched by previous owners and often built to modern energy efficiency standards, is entirely understandable. But beneath the show-home finish lies a legal process that carries real risk if approached without care. Unlike a standard resale purchase, new build contracts … Read more

mixed use properties

Mixed use property and the Renters’ Rights Act

Mixed-use properties (buildings that combine commercial premises with residential accommodation) are a familiar feature of the UK’s towns and high streets. The flat above the shop, the office with a caretaker’s dwelling, the converted warehouse with a ground-floor retail unit: these are common arrangements, and they attract buyers ranging from small investors to established property … Read more

succession planning ag estates

Succession planning for agricultural estates

Succession planning for agricultural estates has become more challenging due to provisions announced in the UK 2024 Budget. The key change is the capping of Agricultural and Business property relief. What is agricultural and business property relief? Agricultural and business property relief applies to qualifying assets eligible for 100% agricultural property relief and 100% business … Read more

role of executor

Understanding the Roles of Executors and Trustees

When someone makes a will, they place a great deal of trust in the people they appoint to carry out their wishes. Two of the most important roles in this process are those of executor and trustee. While they are often discussed together, and frequently carried out by the same individuals, the responsibilities involved are … Read more

agricultural land

Buying Agricultural Land: What Checks Should You Make?

Whether you are a farmer looking to expand an existing holding or someone considering agricultural land as an investment or lifestyle purchase, buying rural land is rarely straightforward. It comes with its own set of legal, environmental and practical considerations, and getting the right checks done early can save you from expensive problems further down … Read more

fixtures fittings

When I buy a property, what should I expect to be left behind – and what can the seller take with them?

This is one of the questions we get asked most often, and it causes more last-minute disappointment than almost anything else in a residential sale. The short answer is that the line between what stays and what goes is not always obvious – and assumptions on both sides are where the trouble usually starts. The … Read more

Offer to exchange

What Actually Happens Between My Offer Being Accepted and Getting the Keys?

You’ve had your offer on a new property accepted. Congratulations. Now everyone tells you it’ll take around twelve weeks to complete and to be patient. But nobody really explains what’s happening during those twelve weeks, why it sometimes takes longer, or what you can do to help things move along. Firstly, it’s worth noting that … Read more

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