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• Landlord’s Subletting Ban Enforced by Court

  • Posted21 October 2016

  Leases can vary enormously, and it takes a professional eye to understand their terms. In a recent case which underlines this point, a couple who sublet their flat in breach...

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• My Home Is My Pension

  • Posted20 October 2016

  Returns on private sector pensions have been in the doldrums for a long time, and with interest rates (on which annuity rates depend) firmly stuck at historically low levels, an...

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• The Use of E-cigarettes in the Workplace

  • Posted19 October 2016

  Legislation under the Health Act 2006 that prohibits smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces, on public transport and in vehicles used for work does not cover the use of...

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• IHT – Don’t Forget Annual Reliefs

  • Posted14 October 2016

  Inheritance Tax (IHT) is an increasingly significant problem for many people, but it is also sometimes described as a ‘voluntary tax’ because it is a tax that, with proper forward...

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• In Business With a Friend? Don’t Dispense With Formalities

  • Posted13 October 2016

  When entering into a business partnership with someone you also consider to be a soulmate, putting in place formal agreements with them can seem inappropriate. However, personal relationships can turn...

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• Injured Abroad? Local Law Applies

  • Posted12 October 2016

  In the UK, a person who is injured by an uninsured driver can claim compensation from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), which is funded by a levy on all motor...

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