Today the Supreme Court found substantially in favour of the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"), and in turn, policyholders (including tenants and possibly landlords) in the business interruption insurance test case relating to losses suffered due to the pandemic.
Read moreWith England now having entered a third indefinite lockdown, employers should think about the steps they can take to ensure their employees remain engaged, motivated and healthy whilst working from home. We have set out some thoughts on how employers can look to achieve this below.
Read moreSince the tragic Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017, it has become clear that many residential buildings are unsafe and require urgent and substantial remedial action. Grenfell Tower had Aluminium Composite Material ("ACM") cladding but many other cladding systems, as well as insulation and other materials making up the external walls, have now been found to also be combustible and unsafe. Moreover, many buildings have been built without adequate cavity barriers to stop the spread of fire.
Read moreCGT is a tax on the gain in value made when an individual disposes of a capital asset such as a residential property. Tax Partner, Elizabeth Small and Associate, Oliver Claridge discuss.
Read moreAs more and more insolvencies occur due to Covid-19 and market conditions, Directors are going to be under even more detailed scrutiny as to their actions, particularly where any distribution has been made in recent times.
Read moreThe long-cherished dream of many people, i.e. cashing in the South London three-bed semi and buying the gorgeous villa with sea views (and good broadband) before retirement, is now a tangible possibility – or is it?
Read moreThe case of Altera Voyageur tells us that although getting the drafting 100% accurate should still be the quintessential goal, a worked example may help inform the parties (not to mention the Courts) of the intention of those involved.
Read moreAs the effects of COVID-19 continue to be felt, luxury homes are increasingly being adapted to accommodate our new lives but the need for relevant planning permissions must not be overlooked.
Read moreJust how much SDLT might you pay on your dream house in the country from which to shelter from COVID-lockdown 3, 4 or n-squared?
Read moreFurther to our update in September, last week the government announced that it will be further extending the forfeiture moratorium deadline, as well as the timeframe on restrictions on a landlord’s right to exercise CRAR and issue winding up petitions.
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