On 1st Dec 22, new legislation came into force in Wales that could potentially have a significant impact for landlords in 2023 and beyond. The new law affects all new and existing tenants (as long as the tenancy started after 15th January 1989) and means that new paperwork needs to be issued by landlords for … Read more
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 comes into force on the 1st of December 2022. This means that any new tenancy agreement entered into on or after the 1st of December 2022 will be an occupation contract and not an assured shorthold tenancy agreement. Landlords will need to provide tenants with occupation contracts on any … Read more
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will bring changes to the way that both landlords and tenants let and rent residential properties (homes). These changes are scheduled to be introduced on the 1st of December 2022 (having been delayed since July 2022). There will be changes to the way contracts are created and provided to … Read more
Since working from home was forced in 2020, workplaces have seen a continued rise in the number of people wishing to stay working from home even after a return to the office is possible. For some, this is simply working from the dining table, others a desk or home office or even an external office … Read more
We provided you with regular updates over the course of the last year in relation to the notice period required when serving a Section 21 Notice and Section 8 Notice in Wales. Wales Between the 29th of September 2020 and the 24th of March 2022, a landlord was required to provide 6 months’ notice if … Read more
If you live with your partner, or considering moving in together, you may have thought about a cohabitation agreement. But do you actually need one? There is, of course, no legal requirement to have a cohabitation agreement to live with a partner, but it can be a useful tool to protect your finances and establish … Read more
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
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
By tax and inheritance specialist Carolyn Snellgrove with Gamlins Law When Chancellor George Osborne announced significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) in last summer’s Budget speech, the move had been much anticipated. But rather than simply raising the tax-free threshold for everyone, he announced a new allowance specifically for those who own their home and … Read more
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
[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
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