Changing a will after someone has died: it is possible and it could save you money
Sometimes the generosity of a friend or relative leaving you a gift in their will can backfire if it turns out your estate will need [...]
Retaining ownership of your goods via a retention of title clause
A retention of title clause can be a useful way to protect yourself in business if you supply goods on credit, as it provides you [...]
Claiming your rightful inheritance
If a loved one, or someone you were financially dependent on, has died and either left you out of their will entirely or failed to [...]
Selling your land through a conditional contract
If a developer wants to buy your land you will want them to sign on the dotted line as soon as possible. But what if [...]
Management buyouts: funding options
Getting the finance in place to enable a management buyout to proceed can be challenging for the management team. There will be a number of [...]
Stamp Duty Land Tax: why it costs more to buy a second home
The introduction of a higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for people who own more than one residential property has proved controversial as [...]
Is a management buyout a good way to sell your business?
If you are thinking about selling your business because you want to retire or move on to pastures new, it may be worth considering whether [...]
General Data Protection Regulation: Guide for businesses (Part 1)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes law in the UK on 25 May 2018 and will be unaffected by our decision to leave the [...]
Does your will take advantage of the new inheritance tax ‘residence nil rate band’?
Does your will take advantage of the new inheritance tax ‘residence nil rate band’? Nobody wants to see their hard-earned cash go to the tax [...]
Dilapidations – concerned about the condition of your properties?
With all businesses looking to cut costs at the moment, some tenants have been failing to keep their commercial properties in a good state of [...]