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Time to stop working from home?

The Government is keen to encourage people back to ‘normal’, not least to help rejuvenate the UK’s empty town centres. It also wants to see the end of the expensive furlough scheme. But any changes have to be made safely, and the regulations are reviewed every three weeks. Here’s a brief overview of the latest situation for employers and employees.

Eco-friendly: We’re doing our bit

You’ll be reassured to know we are trying to reduce our carbon emissions.

Colin v Cuthbert, the caterpillar cake wars

You might have seen this story in the news recently. Here’s our take on the situation (and what you can learn from it).

Buying (or selling) a residential property?

Are you buying or selling a residential property?Has the buyer lived outside the UK for more than half the past year?If ‘yes’, you need to know that a new 2% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge comes into force on 1 April.

This article answers some common questions about the new surcharge:

What the Budget means to you

Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently delivered the 2021 Budget. Here are the key implications.

Worried about Capital Gains Tax?

As you can imagine, the government is spending an enormous amount to support people, businesses and the economy through the Coronavirus crisis. As you can also imagine, they are looking at ways to raise funds to cover the cost.

Do you let out property?

If you are the landlord of a residential property, you now need to arrange an electrical safety test every five years.

What’s changed with Wills?

In order for a Will to be valid, the person making the Will (known as the testator) has to sign the Will in the presence of two or more witnesses, who also sign it.

Tempted to save money on your Will?

We understand the temptation to save money when you know it’s possible to make your own Will, or to buy one for less than £10 from an online provider.

But this is a false economy.

Buying a residential property?

To help get the UK housing market moving, the government has temporarily reduced the rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for residential properties purchased from 8 July 2020 to 31 March 2021 inclusive.