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Same-sex couples have been able to marry in England and Wales from March 2014. Since then, the number of divorces of same-sex couples has increased each year from very small numbers in 2015 to more than 800 in 2019. This reflects the increasing size of...
Let's face it, for the vast majority of businesses, 2020 has not been a vintage year and understandably, we're talking to many business owners who have had enough or are questioning whether they have the continued drive or energy to take their...
With everything going on at the moment, much more than usual people are aware of their own mortality and, naturally, many people have decided they cannot put making a Will off any longer. However, I have no doubt that making a Will may seem easier said than...
If you are a trustee or member of a charity you will be used to attending meetings in person, especially if you are part of a small, local charity. With the arrival of Covid – 19 and the first lockdown, many charities put on hold their usual meetings,...
For many people, buying a property is an exciting event. When purchasing with somebody else, there is always a lot to consider and it is particularly important that you are clear about the extent of your respective shares in the property, from the outset. ...
Welcome to the 'new normal'... Gosh, did that really happen? And what's next on the horizon? In this packed Business First edition we take a grounded approach to exploring how you can take on a future not only reshaped by the pandemic - but the...
With recent announcements from both the UK and Scottish government about further lockdown restrictions, you might be planning to fill your time with some home improvements. At the time of writing, tradespeople are exempt from lockdown restrictions and may...
Property buyers are fighting off the pandemic to catch a new home before stamp duty goes back to its normal rate. For overseas buyers the race is even more important, as the rate will carry an additional surcharge for them from April. As part of...
The safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. During the second national lockdown we will continue to adhere to Government guidelines to help combat the spread of the virus. Chattertons remains open for business although our doors will be...
A transfer of equity occurs when a party is removed, or added to/ from the title deeds to a property, this can either be for monetary value or nil consideration. Why would a Transfer of Equity occur? A transfer of equity may occur for various reasons. For...
The UK population generously donates on average £10 billion per year to charities, so why should this end on death? Did you know a charitable donation could save your estate inheritance tax? In the article below, I deal with three key questions when...
