News archive: November 2024

  • Posted on November 21, 2024
    If you are selling your commercial property, you should expect your buyer to carry out extensive due diligence before exchanging contracts. It is not unusual for that exercise to reveal some issues on the title, which could delay the transaction, cause your buyer to reduce their offer, or even walk away. The good news is that your solicitor will have a range of options to resolve most problems.
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  • Posted on November 21, 2024
    The idea of ‘green’ leases for commercial property is rising up the agenda as policies push all parts of the economy towards net zero, but many commercial landlords and tenants do not really know what a green lease should contain, and who should pay for improvements. A new set of model clauses published by the Better Buildings Partnership may help.
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  • Posted on November 20, 2024
    The latest UK budget introduced several measures that may significantly impact your estate planning, with implications for Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and pension transfers. These changes may affect the way you manage your estate, make tax-efficient transfers to beneficiaries, or utilise reliefs and exemptions effectively.
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  • Posted on November 20, 2024
    The 2024 Autumn Budget placed a growing burden on employers, and the Office for Budget Responsibility predicted this would result in lower wages, rising costs and 50,000 average-hour jobs being lost.
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  • Posted on November 20, 2024
    When a family dispute ends up in court, emotions often run high as by this point all other options to find a resolution have failed. One thing that you do not need to add to your troubles is to be found in contempt of court, as this can cause further problems down the line.
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  • Posted on November 19, 2024
    By the end of 2026, employment rights are expected to be considerably different to those in force today.
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  • Posted on November 19, 2024
    Misuse of company property or assets by majority shareholders or directors is a common cause of concern among minority shareholders. If you are lucky, there will be other minority shareholders who can join you in tackling this problem through your voting rights. However, even if not, there are several options open to you.
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  • Posted on November 12, 2024
    If you are looking to sell your business, then finding and selecting a suitable buyer will be your primary concern. If you do not already have a buyer lined up and need to go to market, then appointing a business sales broker may be a necessary step forward.
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  • Posted on November 11, 2024
    The first Labour budget for 14 years was the subject of much speculation in the press. But what has changed for homeowners, buyers and sellers? And is there anything property owners should do as a result?
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  • Posted on November 8, 2024
    The way goods and materials are bought and sold in the UK has changed beyond recognition over the last 25 years, with the supply chain and end customers expecting speedy delivery. This has created new demand for logistics and distribution sites, ranging from vast state-of-the art warehouses alongside ‘last mile’ dispatches from a network of smaller premises.
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