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How will the end of the ‘Four Year Rule’ impact developers?
The Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA 2023) is designed to “speed up the planning system, hold developers to account, cut bureaucracy, and encourage… Read More >
Property Management Agreements – The Application of TUPE
Whilst it is relatively common knowledge that the Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) Regulations (“TUPE”) apply to the sale of a business as… Read More >
When should I review my will?
According to the Ministry of Justice, the number of inheritance challenges is rising. Legal rows over inheritances have risen 34% in five years, with… Read More >
Significant departures to a longstanding Will
As our society ages, there are growing incidences of individuals making significant changes to their Wills later in life. English succession laws have a… Read More >
“I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that” – Copyright in the AI world
The expansion of AI raises some important questions particularly in relation to intellectual property; can a computer generated work be protected by copyright? Who… Read More >
Should I make a Will?
According to recent research, around half of UK adults do not have a will. Reasons for not doing so include: the belief that they… Read More >
Government’s five‑point plan to cut net migration
To combat record levels of migration to the UK, the government has made tightening the country’s immigration rules a key priority. In December 2023,… Read More >
Leasehold Reform. Where are we up to?
What is a leasehold? A leasehold is a type of property ownership where an individual owns the right to use and occupy a property… Read More >
Property Guardians of the Galaxy: Unintentional HMOs
More often than not, a landlord of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) will know that it is being used as one where residential… Read More >
Social Media – The Good, The Bad, and the Unfair Dismissal
From the broad spectrum of Gary Lineker, a public figure, tweeting political views from his personal X (formerly known as Twitter) account, or an… Read More >