The UAE introduces non-Muslim Family & Divorce Courts for Expats, but are they a welcome addition?
It has always been quite usual for British Expats to utilise the British courts for their divorce and subsequent financial…
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CGT changes since 6 April 2023
Capital Gain Tax (CGT) is the tax payable on any profit made upon disposal/transfer of an asset. This has always…
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Company Lets
HMO Licensing requirements are both onerous and significant given the consequences of non-compliance. A person “having control of or managing…
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Security lights keeping you up?
More and more often, we are being contacted by people who are having issues with their neighbours’ security lights. Most…
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Two weeks’ eviction notice for anti-social tenants
The Government has recently announced a new Action Plan to deal with anti-social behaviour. Part of this will enable landlords…
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Parenting Together for Children
Cafcass recently announced the launch of their new parenting course, Planning Together for Children which has replaced the previous Separated…
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Taylor Swift’s Anti-hero discusses Wills
If you’ve heard Taylor Swift’s song ‘Anti-hero’ then you’ve probably noticed that she mentions her Will. The lyrics go: ‘I…
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Anxiety in the workplace
Employers should strive to create the conditions for good Mental Health and Wellbeing. Part of this is to raise awareness…
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Government drops plans to abolish leasehold ownership
In an article we published in January 2022 titled Consultation on Leasehold, the government is currently in the middle of…
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What are the benefits of making a Lasting Power of Attorney
Control or lack thereof is often the biggest concern for people when making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). However,…
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