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  • It may be a surprise to many that the often referred to status of ‘common law spouse’ does not exist in law. It is therefore important that people living together take steps to protect not only their partner’s position but also their own if something untoward should happen to the other.

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  • SDLT – What’s it to me?

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    From 1 April 2016, anyone buying residential property in addition to their main home will be subject to a 3% increase on the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that would currently be payable on the transaction. SDLT is therefore currently high on the agenda for buy-to-let landlords and those seeking to buy second homes.

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  • From 6 April 2017 a new Inheritance Tax allowance called the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) will be available to anyone who leaves a residential property or an interest in residential property to their descendants or to the spouses or civil partners of their descendants in their will.

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  • Tim Adkin, Family Solicitor, discusses the recent debate of Civil Partnerships as highlighted by the recent case of Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan, who wanted to enter into a civil partnership and took the matter to the High Court as they felt they were being discriminated against as they were not same sex partners.

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  • Shelley Bonney WSP Solicitors

    Whether you have owned your business for generations or for a short time the decision to sell isn’t always easy. Shelley Bonney, Commercial Solicitor, discusses the initial steps you can take to help expedite the transaction and help it to run smoothly. The key is in the preparation.

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  • Right to rent goes live across England

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    Anyone with mixed use premises from 1 February 2016 needs to be complying with the new right to rent legislation or face a civil penalty of up to £3,000. Read more here about the requirements for private landlords of residential properties.

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