Opinions

Oliver Claridge interviewed in Mouthy Money on tax charges for unmarried co-habitees

Corporate tax associate, Oliver Claridge spoke to Laura Purkess of Mouthy Money about some little-known tax charges for unmarried co-habiting couples.

Simon Blain quoted in The Daily Telegraph on High Court case ruling the marriage between a trans man and woman invalid

Family partner, Simon Blain’s comments were published in The Telegraph’s article entitled “High Court rules marriage between trans man and woman invalid as both were legally female during ceremony”.

Environment Bill - how practical is the proposed conservation covenants system?

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’ (Defra) Environment Bill has passed its second reading unopposed by any MP. However, concerns have been raised regarding the practicality of applying Part 7 of the Bill relating to conservation covenants.

Supreme Court decision favours landlords

The Supreme Court has by a majority of 3 – 2 reversed the Court of Appeal decision in Sequent Nominees Limited v Hautford Limited 2019. The decision is an important one for landlords since they will now be justified in refusing consent for an application for change of use on the grounds that it will lead to the tenants acquiring enfranchisement rights.

What has led to the mini-boost in the market? Helen Marsh writes for PrimeResi

Despite the ongoing uncertainty, London has seen a flurry of high-value deals being done in recent months.

Helen Marsh, Residential Property partner, has written for Prime Resi discussing the recent mini-boom (or at least an upturn!) in the residential property market.

Elizabeth Small writes for the Property Law Journal on SDLT anti-avoidance

Corporate partner, Elizabeth Small, writes for the Property Law Journal on SDLT anti-avoidance.

Helen Marsh quoted in Inside Conveyancing on upcoming changes to Private Residence Relief

Residential Property partner, Helen Marsh, has been quoted in Inside Conveyancing on upcoming changes to Private Residence Relief.

Helen Marsh and Timothy Evans write for The Negotiator on SDLT reforms.

Residential Property partner, Helen Marsh, and Trainee solicitor, Timothy Evans, write for The Negotiator on proposed changes to stamp duty land tax.

Forsters comments on the cancellation of the proposed probate charges

Forsters comments on the cancellation of the proposed probate charges.

Matthew Brunsdon Tully comments in Eprivateclient on the rise in civil partnerships

Family Partner, Matthew Brunsdon Tully is quoted in Eprivateclient following the publication of ONS statistics that show a rise in the number of civil partnerships formed in England and Wales.