Government Updates Energy Efficiency Rules for Commercial Renting: Key Changes for Landlords and Tenants

The UK government has introduced updated energy efficiency rules for rented non-domestic buildings, setting a clearer path forward for commercial landlords and business tenants. The revised framework removes previously planned interim deadlines…

Mediate or Litigate? Understanding Your Options in Family Law

The UK government has recently confirmed that it will extend its mediation voucher scheme until March 2027. Introduced following the Covid pandemic to reduce pressure on the court system, the scheme offers eligible families a £500 voucher towards…

Cohabiting Couples: What Are Your Rights?

When a relationship ends, sorting out finances and property can be challenging. The law treats unmarried couples very differently from married couples or those in a civil partnership. Unmarried Couples: The Legal Position Many people believe…

Renters’ Rights Bill

If you are a landlord of a residential property in England, you may have seen the news around, originally, the Renters’ Rights Bill, and now, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The main talking point has, of course, been the abolition of the…

Private Drainage Pitfalls: What Buyers, Sellers & Lenders Need to Know

Private drainage — often in the form of septic tanks, cesspits, or treatment plants — is a familiar feature of rural and edge-of-village homes across the UK. But as environmental regulations have tightened, and enforcement has sharpened,…

Changes to the Stamp Duty from 1st April 2025 – Residential Properties

Temporary SDLT thresholds were introduced in September 2022 to help those at the lower end of the property market with affordability and to invigorate the property market. This was only a temporary measure and from 31st March 2025, the following…
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FISHING NEWS ARTICLE: Collisions – what happens next?

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Are you considering making changes to your home? … read on for what you need to contemplate to avoid difficulties at a later date.

An effective way to increase the value of your property could be to change the current layout internally or externally or add additional space.  You may be considering adding an extension, conservatory or converting the garage or attic to provide…

FISHING NEWS ARTICLE: Emergency byelaws: What powers do IFCAs have?

Following the news that a Cornwall IFCA emergency byelaw to exclude over-12m vivier vessels from the district has been withdrawn, solicitor and qualified fisher Jo Pummery offers an insight into the legal background It is well known that…

FISHING NEWS ARTICLE: The potential legal implications of boulder dropping

In September 2022 a further boulder drop went ahead in the South West Deeps.  Fortunately for fishers, this was in much deeper water than previously, so it is anticipated there will be minimal impact on fishing as a result. The 2021 drop…