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The government is planning some major changes to a long-standing tax break next year, which could deter (even more) people from moving - and have big implications for certain landlords. Here's Jane Lindop with the need-to-know on PRR...

Jane Lindop is a Senior Associate specialising in residential and commercial real estate for private clients. Jane deals with high value residential conveyancing transactions and has considerable expertise in dealing with new build properties. Jane also deals with most commercial property transactions including sales and acquisitions but particularly landlord and tenant work, acting for both landlords and tenants. Jane also deals with licensing law for restaurants, bars and other licensed premises.
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