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Buying a property for student accommodation

If your son or daughter is heading off to university, you may be thinking about their accommodation. With student rents averaging nearly £7,000 a year, you may also want to help financially. For some parents, they may consider buying a property for their child to live in while studying and possibly to rent spare rooms to fellow students. But is this a good idea?

The Renters (Reform) Bill: The end of No-Fault Evictions?

Robert Pearson
26 May 2023
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

On 17th May 2023 the Government published the Renters (Reform) Bill which will change the law on rented homes by abolishing Section 21 notices, also known as “no fault” evictions.

Ten things to consider upon separation

Breaking up with a partner can be one of the most difficult experiences one can go through. Whether it's a mutual decision or one-sided, the process of untangling your life from someone else's can be painful. In this blog, we explore the top ten things to consider when separating from a partner.

Wedding bells and planning for the future

Planning a wedding and party can be very exciting, however when planning a future together, couples should also review plans for their estates. It is not the most romantic concept to consider, but it is perhaps one of the most important issues to deal with in the lead up to a marriage or civil partnership.

Spring Budget 2023 - Capital Gains Tax Changes

Spring Budget 2023 brought a whole host of changes to the treatment of Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”). While the Government reduced the CGT allowance from £12,300 to £6,000, with a further reduction in 2024, they were generous in their treatment of CGT on separation and divorce.

Suspension of Public Sector Pensions CEVs – what this means for you

Following a decision to make changes to public sector pension schemes, HM Treasury has instructed that all public sector pension schemes are to suspend providing cash equivalent values. This is to enable to Government Actuary’s Department to review the factors considered in calculating a cash equivalent value.