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Stamp duty land tax annexe decision focuses on privacy and security
15 April 2020
New ruling on when a property with an annexe qualifies for multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax The First-tier Tax Tribunal has decided that a property with an...
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Additional 3% stamp duty land tax surcharge on granny flats and other dwellings
15 April 2020
The Stamp Duty Land Tax issues on the purchase of a property with a granny flat, an annexe or other subsidiary dwelling including multiple dwellings relief and the 3% surcharge...
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Further support announced to assist charities during the coronavirus outbreak
09 April 2020
We were delighted to see the emphasis placed on the role of charities in the Government's coronavirus briefing on 8 April. As Chancellor Rishi Sunak rightly highlighted, one of our...
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Private Client Issues – April 2020
09 April 2020
Welcome to this month's edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan's monthly round-up. Insight and advice on developments affecting private individuals. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, we wanted...
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COVID-19: suspension of reporting obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty
09 April 2020
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has announced that, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the approach to enforcing compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) specific duty reporting...
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Social distancing law updated in Wales – the impact on businesses
08 April 2020
A new law came into force on 7 April 2020, requiring all employers in Wales to take additional steps to protect the health of their employees whilst they are at...
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New business rescue moratorium in response to COVID-19
08 April 2020
The Business Secretary announced that legislation would be introduced to amend the existing insolvency laws in England and Wales in response to COVID-19 on 28 March 2020. The Government previously...
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Cloud computing projects: top tips to streamline project closure and maximise project value
07 April 2020
Cloud computing is not a new phenomenon. However, over the past 18-24 months we have worked with an ever increasing number of businesses investing in cloud computing technologies in order...
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Coronavirus: moving house completion date guidance
07 April 2020
A consensus seems to have broken out in the conveyancing industry as to how to handle completion dates for purchases in the present circumstances. The Law Society, in consultation with...
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Coronavirus: weddings and other personal events
07 April 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic throwing uncertainty upon a variety of factors including guest attendance, catering and venues, aside from the disappointment and emotional impact, it is important to review your...
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English contract law – a force majeure guide
07 April 2020
We are receiving multiple queries regarding 'force majeure' and other potential ways of reducing contract exposure given the effects of COVID-19. We hope this guide of relevant English and Welsh...
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Energy Performance Certificates during lockdown
07 April 2020
While everyone in the property world attempts to adjust to the new normal and carry on so far as possible, here is a reminder about how to deal with Energy...
