Posts from March 2025
Helen Clarke
Spring Statement – the quiet before the IHT storm
In contrast to last October’s Budget and the transformative changes made to Inheritance Tax (IHT), this week's Spring Statement was, as...
26/03/25
Sarah Coyne
Transferring residential property - adding or removing a registered co-owner (Transfer of Equity)
Whether you are transferring a residential property into your sole name or looking to add another person as a co-owner, these relatively...
21/03/25
Sarah Coyne
Solar Panels in Residential Transactions – Legal Must-Knows for Buyers and Sellers
With 1.5m homes now having solar panels installed, we're considering the issues this can pose for those selling or buying residential...
19/03/25
Hayley Bruce
Commonhold – new and improved?
The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Governments (MHCLG) have this week issued their white paper on Commonhold. The paper...
06/03/25
Tara McInnes
Are life interest trusts unfair for spouses/civil partners?
This week marks the lead up to International Women’s Day and I wanted to share some thoughts on women, wills, trusts and estates. Where...
04/03/25