On the line The farmer’s ‘hedge and ditch’ rule is still used to determine the line of a boundary. There is an old rule, or presumption, dating from the early 1800s, about where the boundary of ... MORE
Claiming your fair share from an estate Cases involving wills and estate disputes often hit the headlines. These are typically ‘family at war’ stories, where one or more family members were cut out of a will, or at least did not rece...
Suspicious wills, and how to challenge them When someone dies, their will can sometimes be a surprise to family members. The children of the deceased might be given only small bequests, with a neighbour given the bulk of the estate; a brothe...
Stamp duty changes: the effect on second home owners, landlords and the rental market On 1 April 2016 a new higher rate of stamp duty was introduced for second homes. The change to the duty - formally called Stamp Duty Land Tax, or SDLT - led to a rush to complete transactions, and ...
Welsh landlords need to “rent smart” A new scheme is in force for rented domestic properties in Wales. It means that landlords must be registered and licensed, and if they manage properties poorly or illegally they could lose their li...
Law catches up with Airbnb landlords The popularity of Airbnb shows no signs of slowing. The holiday lettings website has given many people an extra income stream, allowing them to rent out a spare room, or even their whole flat or ho...
Bringing the law of property “into the 21st Century” Property owners are expecting the Government shortly to introduce significant changes to property law. The Queen’s Speech included a proposal for legislation to implement the recent recommendatio...
