We’ve previously written on this blog about gifting a family home and the options to consider when doing so, but we would also like to address the topic of selling a house to a family member. With the familiarity and high-level of trust, do you need to go through all the usual checks or hire a conveyancer? More...
The Legal 500 is an annual independent industry publication that recognises the expertise and experience of individual legal professionals and law firms throughout the UK.
The industry leading guide undertakes considerable research to identify the leading legal talent in the market. We are therefore incredibly proud to announce that several of our solicitors and departments have been recognised in the Legal 500 2023 edition.
We have included below the individuals and departments recognised in the guide and the comments made by the publication.
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After 10th October 2022, residential properties sold in Wales will be subject to a few changes in Land Transaction Tax (LTT) which replaced the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in Wales in 2018.
The Land Transaction Tax is collected and managed by the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA), a non-ministerial department of the Welsh Government.
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If you want to make a gesture in the form of a cash gift, you want to ensure that you are getting the best deal with regards to inheritance tax. There are a number of ways in which you can gift money without incurring inheritance tax. However, this depends on why you gift it, who you gift it to, how much you gift and how long you live after gifting the money. The law in this area can be quite complex, but here are a few tips to help you make the right decision. More...
If you are considering setting up a family trust, it is important to know your options. Here our wills and probate solicitors list the various types of trusts and explain the differences between each. More...
