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Domicile: getting the story straight
Posted: 11/09/2020
Every person has a domicile at all times throughout their lifetime, starting with a domicile of origin at birth, which is usually the domicile of the person’s father. Once an adult, an individual's domicile will change only if they move country and intend to live in that country permanently or indefinitely...…>>
Good news for testators … but too little too late?
Posted: 29/07/2020
The Government has announced an intention to introduce new legislation to allow wills to be witnessed by video technology from September 2020. Currently wills must be executed in the physical presence of two witnesses. The witnesses must be able to see the testator physically sign their will...…>>
SDLT update: the key points in the Chancellor’s summer statement
Posted: 09/07/2020
On 8 July 2020 the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the nil rate threshold for stamp duty land tax (SDLT) - that is, that part of the consideration at which no SDLT is paid - would be increased from £125,000 to £500,000 for purchases between 8 July 2020 and 31 March 2021......>>
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) update on higher rates
Posted: 30/06/2020
The higher rates of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) are 3% above the standard rates that apply to purchases of residential property. These higher rates apply to an individual who purchases residential property in England at a time when they already own another residential property anywhere in the world...…>>
Covid-19 update: DIY wills - a precautionary tale
Posted: 22/06/2020
In these present times of uncertainty during the UK lockdown, the concept of writing a will has been brought to the forefront for many. While it is important to ensure that your testamentary wishes are comprehensively recorded in a valid will, this is not, necessarily, the end of the story...…>>

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