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It pays to have good faith in commercial contracts
The High Court has recently provided guidance on a good faith clause in a contract with respect to a claim involving the use of a contracting party's data in the...
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Extension of permitted development rights for change of use of agricultural buildings to residential use
Farmers and rural estate owners wishing to diversify their revenue streams by converting derelict, or redundant farm buildings into habitable units to be sold on the open market, or for...
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The Government’s response to the Taylor Review – more certainty for all or just more red tape for businesses?
This article first appeared in Reward Strategy Magazine in March and updated here to reflect recent developments. In July 2017, the "Good Work: the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices”...
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Does recent case spell trouble ahead for agency workers?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s recent decision in Kocur v Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd means that an agency worker’s statutory rights to certain equal terms cannot be bought out by paying...
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Bristol, Baronesses and Baa-ing – Resolution’s 30th National Conference
Representatives from each of the Blake Morgan family team's, including Rachel Giles and James Davies recently attended Resolution's 30th National Conference, which was billed as the highlight of the family...
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Health and Social Care Brochure
The health and social care sector is transforming. In a rapidly changing environment, our team of specialist lawyers stay ahead of the issues to work with public and private providers,...
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Private Client Issues – May 2018
Welcome to this month's edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan's monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. Looking to bag a bargain at auction? How to...
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Build to Rent – Overview of the evolving housing landscape
The housing question has always been a complex one and over recent years there has been a seismic shift in housing policy with the intention of finding a solution to...
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Looking to bag a bargain at auction? How to avoid the pitfalls of the auction house
March 2018 saw auction houses reporting increased year-on-year sales within the UK residential property sector. With auction transactions appearing to be on the rise, we've outlined our top tips for...
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Tying the knot
If like a certain Prince you are fast approaching a special day, you may have spent the last few months planning the wedding venue or band, what to wear, your...
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“No homes for nurses”: Bridging the gap between social housing and the NHS
Driven by austerity, there are changes afoot in the NHS that present significant opportunities for housing associations to work more closely with the NHS in England. The vision for the...
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SDLT 3% surcharge on inherited properties
The 3% stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge can now apply to additional residential properties and inherited properties can be relevant. Let us take the example of Kirstie, who is...
