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Homeowners urged to get ‘move ready’ as pressure grows 

With property chains under pressure and mortgage uncertainty continuing to affect buyer confidence, homeowners are being encouraged to get move ready before entering the market. Early preparation can help avoid delays, reduce stress and keep transactions progressing smoothly.

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Mixed-Use Property and the Renters’ Rights Act

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has changed the legal landscape for residential tenancies in England. For mixed-use property owners and buyers, the reforms create added complexity where residential occupation sits alongside commercial leases, EPC requirements and future plans for sale, redevelopment or investment.

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Double jeopardy of digital asset inheritance planning amid probate delays

Hidden digital assets and mounting interest on inheritance tax bills are creating a costly double risk for families dealing with estates following the death of a loved one, as probate delays continue to impact thousands across England and Wales, adding further stress and financial pressure.

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Renters’ Rights Act: why process and paperwork matter more than ever for landlords

The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law, marking one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector in a generation. Most of the new measures will take effect in May 2026, with a national landlord database to follow later in the year.

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Confusion as Companies House rolls out identity checks for directors 

Company directors are being urged to familiarise themselves with new identity verification requirements being introduced by Companies House, as confusion is reported around how and when the checks must be completed.

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Employer warning as immigration raids hit record high 

Employers are being urged to review their recruitment procedures after new figures revealed that immigration enforcement raids have reached record levels across the UK.

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Insight

It’s a status thing!

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Employment Tribunal in Uber B.V -v- Aslam & Others; confirming that Uber drivers are workers.

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Veganism and employment law

Vegan beliefs extend beyond Veganuary

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Enforceability: Post-termination restrictions

Quilter Private Client Advisers v Falconer is a rare case on PTRs and acts as a stark warning to employers not to use ‘template’ clauses without due consideration.

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Employers: How to lawfully dismiss an employee

If you are considering the possibility of terminating a member of staff's employment, it is important to ensure that there are internal procedures in place which are fair and reasonable and that those procedures are followed. A careful approach reduces your exposure to claims before an Employment Tribunal.

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What might force majeure look like post COVID-19?

‘Force majeure’ can be used as a way of exiting a contract. But what is it? And does it apply to post-Covid-19 contracts?

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Should sanctions for dishonesty be harmonised?

Reading the recent Judgment of Mr Justice Julian Knowles in Simawi v General Medical Council provokes thought, not for the first time, about the apparent disparity between sanctions imposed for dishonesty within healthcare and legal services.

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