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Repair Obligations

Repair Obligations in Residential Tenancies

When something goes wrong in a rented home, the first question is usually the simplest one to ask and the hardest to answer: whose job is it to fix it? The answer depends on what has broken, what the tenancy agreement says, and, increasingly, on which side of the England and Wales border the property sits. The two nations now run noticeably different systems. This article looks at how repair obligations work for ordinary residential lettings in England and in Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own separate rules…

Holiday Lets

Holiday lets: what owners and buyers need to know now

High summer is when holiday lets earn their keep. Coastal cottages, lakeside cabins and city flats are booked solid, and every sunny week makes the idea of owning one look more appealing. But the rules that once made a furnished holiday let such an attractive proposition have changed significantly, and more change is on the way. If you own a holiday let, or you are tempted to buy or convert one this year, it is worth understanding where the law now stands. This article covers England and Wales, which increasingly…

Why Being an Executor of a Will

Why Being an Executor of a Will Is About to Become More Difficult

Being asked to act as an Executor is usually taken as a compliment. It means a relative or close friend trusted you to carry out their wishes and to deal with their affairs properly after they had died. In practice, it is a role that carries real legal responsibility, and from 6 April 2027 it is about to become more demanding still. Most Executors begin the work while grieving, supporting other family members and trying to make sense of financial and legal information they have never seen before. From April…

Execution Changes to Legal Documents

Beware of Post-Execution Changes to Legal Documents: Lessons from Boult v Together Personal Finance Ltd [2026]

When legal documents have been signed and completed, it can be tempting to view small amendments as administrative housekeeping. However, a recent High Court decision highlights just how serious the consequences can be when changes are made to a deed without the consent of all parties involved. The case of Boult v Together Personal Finance Ltd [2026] EWHC 809 (Ch) serves as an important reminder that unauthorised alterations to an executed deed can render the entire document void, with potentially devastating consequences for lenders and other parties relying on that…

Countdown for companies on new accounting submission rules

Countdown for companies on new accounting submission rules

Businesses have been given an extended deadline to prepare for major changes to the way company accounts are filed with Companies House, but advisers are warning against leaving preparation for the transition until the last minute. The reforms, introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), will take effect from April 2028 and will affect companies of all sizes but will be particularly significant for smaller businesses. For the first time, small companies and micro-entities will be required to file profit and loss accounts with Companies House,…

Property and Wills

What Happens to a Property After Someone Dies?

Losing a loved one is difficult enough without having to navigate unfamiliar legal and administrative processes. One of the most common questions families ask is what happens to a property after someone dies and whether it can be sold or transferred immediately. The answer depends on a number of factors, including how the property was owned, whether there is a valid Will and whether probate is required. Our private client and lifetime planning team advises families across each of these stages, from applying for probate through to the sale or…

Selling a Business

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…

High Court Decision on Overseas Surrogacy and Trust Beneficiaries: A Legal Perspective

The recent High Court decision concerning the inclusion of a child born through an overseas surrogacy arrangement as a beneficiary of family trusts represents a significant development in the evolving relationship between trust law, succession planning, and modern methods of family formation. The case arose from an application by Ceawlin Thynn, the 8th Marquess of Bath, and his wife, Emma Thynn, seeking the court’s approval for their son, Henry, to be included within the beneficial class of three family trusts. Although Henry was genetically the child of the couple, he…

Double Risk for Estates

Double risk for families dealing with estates

Hidden digital assets and mounting interest on inheritance tax bills are creating a costly double risk for families dealing with estates following the death of a loved one, as probate delays continue to impact thousands across England and Wales, adding further stress and financial pressure. Recent figures from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) show that more than 2,000 probate applications in England and Wales took over a year to be granted by the Ministry in the 12 months to April 2025. While the MoJ says many applications are now being…

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)…

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