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Can I change my planning permission?
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Can I change my planning permission?

Posted on 04th August 2022 in Planning and Licensing

Planning applications can take several months, if not years, to be decided and during that time it is commonplace for the proposed scheme to be altered especially so in the case of a large development.
Kelly Burns

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Kelly Burns

Senior Associate & Solicitor
What should landlords do if tenants breach CCTV laws?
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What should landlords do if tenants breach CCTV laws?

Posted on 02nd August 2022 in Affordable Housing

The law around CCTV has become a lot less grey in recent times as the Courts tackle harassment via CCTV and inappropriate use of cameras.
Stephen Burtchaell

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
Another one bites the dust: aparthotels and their claim to Business Property Relief
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Another one bites the dust: aparthotels and their claim to Business Property Relief

Posted on 01st August 2022 in Parks, Later Life Planning, Company & Commercial

Business-owners will no doubt be well aware of the potentially valuable relief from Inheritance Tax known as Business Property Relief. Where successfully claimed, BPR can shield the full value of a business from the charge to Inheritance Tax.
Rachael Morley

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Rachael Morley

Partner & Solicitor
What should employers do to avoid holiday pay hurdles?
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What should employers do to avoid holiday pay hurdles?

Posted on 29th July 2022 in Employment

At a time when many are going on holiday, a recent decision has highlighted how easy it can be to get holiday pay wrong.
Mai Mbye

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Mai Mbye

Solicitor
What is an EPA and are they still valid?
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What is an EPA and are they still valid?

Posted on 22nd July 2022 in Later Life Planning

EPAs were replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney in October 2007, so it is no longer possible to make a new EPA. However, many existing EPAs will still be valid and may still be used by the relevant attorneys if needed.
Emma McAdam

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Emma McAdam

Solicitor
What are the legislative changes on the sale of park homes?
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What are the legislative changes on the sale of park homes?

Posted on 19th July 2022 in Parks

In 2017, following the implementation of the Mobile Homes Act 2013 the Government undertook a review to consider the effectiveness of the changes made by the Act and to consider the implementation of further legislation within the parks sector.
Neil Darby

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Neil Darby

Associate & Solicitor
Legal parenthood and same-sex couples
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Legal parenthood and same-sex couples

Posted on 18th July 2022 in Family Law

The decision to plan and grow your family is a significant point in anyone’s life. It is therefore necessary to consider the legal framework when planning to co-parent or grow your family with your same-sex spouse, civil partner or partner as this area of law is complex.
Bea Taylor

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Bea Taylor

Solicitor
How to deal with Shareholder Disputes
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How to deal with Shareholder Disputes

Posted on 11th July 2022 in Company & Commercial

Shareholders decisions are decided on by a vote, and in most cases will need a majority of votes in order to be passed. However, some decisions require a higher majority to pass, and it's common for shareholders to come across issues and dilemmas which cause disagreements.
Anastasia Ambrosio

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Anastasia Ambrosio

Solicitor
Do I need planning permission for my outbuilding?
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Do I need planning permission for my outbuilding?

Posted on 07th July 2022 in Planning and Licensing

Erecting a shed or an outbuilding on land within the curtilage of your house does not require planning permission.
Alex McKerron

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Alex McKerron

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive
How does the retail prices index affect park owners?
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How does the retail prices index affect park owners?

Posted on 07th July 2022 in Parks

On residential parks in England, there is a presumption that homeowners’ pitch fees will adjust by the change in the Retail Prices Index (RPI) between review dates. In Wales, the adjustment is by reference to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Many holiday parks in both countries include RPI as one factor in their reviews.
Paul Kelly

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Paul Kelly

Partner and Solicitor
How the Leasehold Reform Act affects park owners
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How the Leasehold Reform Act affects park owners

Posted on 28th June 2022 in Parks

With effect from 30 June 2022 the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (“the Act”) will come into force restricting payment of ground rents in most residential long leases of a dwelling to a peppercorn (nil).
Leah Skelley

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Leah Skelley

Solicitor
Statutory Wills
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Statutory Wills

Posted on 27th June 2022 in Probate & Wills

A marriage can be held to be voidable under the Nullity of Marriage Act 1971 where a person enters into a marriage without the mental capacity to do so.
Sue Halfyard

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Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive