New build conveyancing explained
Given the Stamp Duty holiday and the changes in the Help to Buy Scheme starting next year. First time buyers are trying to get on the ladder quickly. In the Autumn 2018 budget, the then Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced caps on the value of properties. These caps reduce the amount that an individual can borrow…
Eviction ban extension due to end
The government extended the original ban until the 20th September 2020. There is a fear that thousands of renters might lose their homes and be threatened by homelessness. Currently private landlords have excepted that they need to foot the bill for the lack of rent. However, with that due to end this could lead to…
Wills during Covid-19
Demand for legal services in the pandemic has remained high, but particularly for estate planning services. The use of platforms such as Zoom have meant that client meetings can take place without the need of meeting the person face-to-face. We believe that it is always better to seek advice when deciding on a Will. Why…
Using Trusts in your Will
Many people use trusts in their Wills so that they can ensure that their interests are met. What is a Trust? A Trust is a legal arrangement where assets are transferred to trustees for the benefit of the beneficiaries. The trustee takes legal ownership of the property. Whereas the beneficiary is the person that is…
What next for government’s flagship immigration bill?
The government suffered a defeat in the House of Lords over the post Brexit immigration bill. The Lords favoured an amendment tabled designed to protect family reunions. The amendment was tabled by a number of peers aims to ensure that rules regarding family reunions of families continue after the transition period. Under the current Dublin…
Is your business hiring a new worker from Europe next year?
Is your business hiring a new worker from Europe next year? Businesses that rely on skilled foreign workers are unprepared for Brexit. New rules come into force on 1st January 2021. Companies must comply with the immigration system should they wish to continue to utilize European skilled workforce. The current Home Office statistics indicate that…
Farani Taylor now has presence in Nottingham
We have partnered with Mohammed Nasrullah Khalid to provide access to our services across the Midlands. His expertise and contacts help us to engage with more clients and help with their legal issues. Communities across the country should have access to quality legal services. By widening our reach, we are able to help more people.…
Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do…
The global pandemic has led to people realising that they need to write or update their Will. However, a report, by IRN Research, outlined that the surge in Will drafting was mainly due to giving them ‘peace of mind’ rather than ‘Covid-19’. With the highest death toll in the world per million people, Wills have…
GOOD NEWS FOR STUDENTS
The UK government has recently confirmed that the ‘Graduate Route’ for all the International students will open for the applications on 1st July 2021. This route for further 2 years work visa will be available to all the students, who have completed their Degree or Master’s. The PHD students will be given 3 years visa.…
Divorce “blame game” to end – No-fault divorce to start in autumn 2021
Fahmida Ahmed discusses the changes in law surrounding divorce. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 amends the existing laws relating to divorce. It allows applications for to claim “no-fault” in England and Wales. Divorcing couples no longer have to blame one another for the breakdown of their marriage. The Act seeks to reduce family conflict.…