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Renters’ Rights Act 2025

Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – Key Points for Landlords

From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (the “Act”) introduces significant changes to the law governing assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) in England. These changes do not apply to common law tenancies or genuine licences. This summary reflects the law as understood on 2 April 2026. Further secondary legislation or guidance may alter some details. Changes from 1 May 2026 Existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) All existing ASTs will automatically become assured periodic tenancies (APTs). These will no longer have a fixed term and will instead…

Pension Death Benefits: What Happens to Your Pension When You Die?

For many people, a pension represents one of the most significant assets they will accumulate during their lifetime. Yet its treatment on death — who receives it, how, and what tax is payable — is often poorly understood. With important changes on the horizon, it is worth taking stock of where the rules currently stand and what is set to change from April 2027. The Current Position: Income Tax and the Age 75 Threshold Under current rules, the tax treatment of pension death benefits depends primarily on whether the pension…

Selling a Business: The Key Legal Stages

Deciding to sell your business is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make. Getting the process right requires careful planning, the right professional team, and a clear understanding of what lies ahead. From the first preparations to the final handover, the journey typically takes between three  and six months, and the legal process is central to every stage. The preparations may take longer especially if a pre-sale reorganisation is required to hive-out the business and assets into an SPV whose shares are then to be sold. This…

Due Diligence

Due Diligence: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

Whether you are acquiring a business, entering into a partnership, taking on an investor, or signing a significant commercial contract, due diligence is the process that safeguards you making an uninformed decision. In simple terms, it is the comprehensive research, audit and analysis you undertake before committing to a significant transaction. When done well, it confirms what you have been given, uncovers risks that may not be immediately apparent, and equips you to negotiate from a position of strength. In England and Wales, the principle of caveat emptor (buyer beware)…

Home Improvements

When Do You Need Planning Permission for Home Improvements

Whether you are dreaming of a new extension, converting your loft, or simply updating the front of your property, one of the first questions you should ask is: “Do I need planning permission?” The answer is not always straightforward and getting it wrong can be both costly and stressful. It pays to understand the basics before you pick up the phone to a builder. What is planning permission? Planning permission is formal approval from your local planning authority (LPA) that you need before carrying out certain types of building work…

Spring Budget

Chancellor seeks stability in turbulent times

On the stump with the Spring Statement as government chases stability and growth Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a punchy Spring Statement, flagging the importance of stability at home amidst growing global uncertainty.  Intended as an opportunity to shine a light on improved forecasts, global politics showed how it can intrude on even the most carefully framed domestic narrative, with the sudden escalation of hostilities in the Middle East over the weekend forcing a recalibration of tone. The Chancellor instead started with the turbulence of an increasingly dangerous world, thanking the…

Renters’ Rights Act

Renters’ Rights Act: why process and paperwork matter more than ever for landlords

The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law, marking one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector in a generation. Most of the new measures will take effect in May 2026, with a national landlord database to follow later in the year. For now, landlords are being urged to use the lead-in time to review how they manage tenancies and to stress-test their processes and paperwork, which will be increasingly important in future. The Act is designed to strengthen tenant protections and improve standards across the…

Conveyancing

What Does a Conveyancer Do?

As the UK marks National Conveyancing Month in March, it is a timely opportunity to highlight the vital role conveyancers play in buying and selling property. Purchasing or selling a home in England and Wales involves far more than agreeing on a price and collecting the keys. A conveyancer plays a central role in ensuring the transaction is legally sound, properly documented, and completed without unnecessary risk or delay. From conducting legal checks and managing contracts to handling funds and registering ownership, your conveyancer protects your interests at every stage…

Inheritance Act

Inheritance Act Claims and Letters of Wishes: Managing Risk in Estate Planning

Even a carefully drafted will does not always bring matters to an end. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows certain people to apply to the court for financial provision if a will or the intestacy rules fail to make reasonable provision for them. One practical way to reduce the risk of disputes is to use a well-thought-out Letter of Wishes. This article explains how the 1975 Act works, who can bring a claim, and how Letters of Wishes can help provide clarity and context after death…

A New Year Wills Healthcheck

Is your Will still fit for purpose?

The start of a new year is often a prompt to get things in order - reviewing finances, updating records and planning for the year ahead. One important document that is often overlooked after it’s been signed, however, is a Will. Many people assume that once a Will is in place, the job is done and it can be forgotten about. In reality, even a well-drafted Will can cause significant difficulty if it is outdated, unclear, or cannot be located when it is needed. We recently dealt with a matter…

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