The life stages that go into legacy making

Record property values and family structures make inheritance planning a growing issue yet research[1] shows that more than half of adults in the UK do not have a will in place, with the figure rising to almost 60% among parents. The researchers also found that of those who had made a will, many who had … Read more

Be sure of the ground rules before you start in the garden

Warmer weather draws our attention to the outdoors and a visit to the garden centre will be top of the to-do list for many as their thoughts turn to gardens after the slow start to spring. But being sure of the ground rules is a good idea before you start. Hitting headlines recently, have been … Read more

Property prices help fuel family inheritance court battles

Rising property prices are helping to fuel increased numbers of inheritance disputes reaching the courts, with second marriages another major contributory factor.   Such challenges are no longer the preserve of the wealthy, although they continue to feature highly.  Recent cases hitting the headlines have included the family fall-out following the death of the billionaire … Read more

Taking stock of UK and overseas property

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Property valuations and holiday logs are top of the list for expats and owners of overseas holiday homes under new rules   British expats and people with foreign holiday homes must take stock to deal with the new tax regime that came into force this month.   Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has been extended … Read more

Home Information Pack now needed for new builds

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Private property speculators, estate agents and developers need to understand the rules that now require all new-build properties to be covered by a Home Information Pack (HIP) or face a substantial fine. Until early April, HIPs weren’t needed for new properties. That has changed, now a HIP is needed before any form of … Read more

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