House prices – are they on the rise?
House prices rose at their fastest rate since 2007 as the SDLT holiday ended. Is this an indication that they are on the rise? Read more.
Residential property developer tax legislation
A new tax may be payable to HM Treasury from 1 April 2022 by property developers on their residential property development profits. The final announcement is due at the Autumn 2021 Budget.
High-rise residential building safety requirements
High-rise residential building managers will be responsible for safety case requirements for residential buildings under the Building Safety Bill.
Housing Growth Partnership funding for developers
Housing Growth Partnership funding has been granted £300m by the Government to build 10,000 new homes by 2025!
SDLT holiday ends soon!
SDLT holiday ends soon and returns to previous thresholds of £125K for residential properties, £150K for non-residential land and properties.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant: what you need to know
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant is coming to an end. Find out how you can claim the final installment here.
Homebuyers’ sentiments in India have changed since COVID-19
Our client Anarock Property Consultants has recently published the results of their Pan India survey that provides a longitudinal view of consumer sentiments about the residential market and about changing consumer consumption attitudes since the outbreak of COVID-19. Industry body CII and property consultant Anarock conducted the online survey during January-June this year with a sample size of 4,965 participants. In the report, CII and Anarock say that the COVID-19 pandemic has altered homebuyers' preferences significantly, with the second wave being a significant change catalyst. I would love to hear…
Leaving a gift in your Will to charity
Leaving a gift in your Will to a UK charity is free of inheritance tax and can help make a difference with the work they do. Find out more.
Back to school: coronavirus rules, measures, and restrictions in schools
With pupils returning to school, and many coronavirus restrictions now lifted, we understand that both parents and pupils will have questions about what to expect. In this article, we look at the rules around wearing masks, self-isolating, and testing in relation to school pupils. Will children need to self-isolate if they are in contact with a pupil who has tested positive? The rules changed on 16th August with children aged under 18 no longer required to self-isolate if they have come into close contact with a person who has tested…
Divorce and grandparents’ rights
When a couple makes the decision to divorce, the breakdown of the relationship can have far-reaching consequences. Unfortunately, grandparents of any children of the relationship can suffer and even be prevented from seeing their grandchildren as often as they would like. However, there are certain actions grandparents can take to secure child arrangements with their grandchildren and in this article, we look at some of the solutions to a very sensitive legal problem. Do grandparents have any legal rights? Under UK law, grandparents do not have an automatic right through…