Reference Briefings
On a rare mixed-use SDLT success for the taxpayer
The buyer of a barn conversion with 39 acres has managed to pull-off a 'rare win' to pay the lower Stamp Duty rate for mixed-use properties, says Helen Coward of Charles Russell Speechlys.
‘Far more than just bricks & mortar’: What buyers need to know about branded residences
'From a legal perspective, the branded residence is more complex than a traditional purchase,' write Penny Cox and Jessica Lewis, 'for it is far more than just bricks and mortar.'
Required Reading: The 2022 Autumn Statement for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya highlights the key points and policies from yesterday's Autumn Statement - noting that what wasn't announced is 'arguably more interesting and revealing' than what was in Jeremy Hunt's…
Sandy Mitchell’s ‘secret recipe’ for the perfect property refurbishment project
How to make sure your property project runs like a dream? It all comes down to getting it right at the start.
Rising interest rates: Why the Bank of England has increased rates again and what to expect next
Financial markets are currently forecasting interest rates of around 4.
Mixed-use home-owners should ‘expect greater scrutiny from HMRC in all SDLT claims’, warns accountant
A pudding entrepreneur has landed a significant Stamp Duty bill after a 'misguided' attempt at a refund based on mixed-use rather than residential rates for a country home.
Exclusivity agreements – helpful or just a hindrance?
Mishcon de Reya's Carly Clayton talks us through the benefits and pitfalls of exclusivity agreements in residential property deals.
Required Reading: Kwarteng’s ‘mini-Budget’ for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya's team of legal experts talks us through some of the key policy announcements in last week's big fiscal event.
Exploring a valuable reduction on VAT on property renovations
Since 2008, renovations and alterations to residential properties that have been empty for at least two years are eligible for a reduced VAT rate of 5%, writes Nick Cunningham of Stacks Property Search.
Pets in Properties: Shaggy dog stories & rental reform
Following the White Paper for the Renters Reform Bill, and the proposed new rules for tenants being allowed to keep pets in rental properties, law firm Boyes Turner has had a look into the current position…
Oona Collins: How to build an effective new leadership team
How can leaders transform the teams around them? Follow these five key steps to get the basics right...
‘Solicitors should exercise extreme caution’ over ROE, warns Law Society
Law Society flags "significant concerns as to the expectations which may be placed on solicitors to verify the accuracy of information put onto the Register of Overseas Entities."