Fear that probate fees rise could be ‘a new inheritance tax’ (EAT)
Ministry of Justice probate fee changes coming into effect this spring will affect all individuals inheriting an estate worth more than £50,000 – and those inheriting estates worth over £2m […]
Lender calls for Stamp Duty to be reformed into a seller’s tax (PIE)
Yorkshire Building Society has reiterated its calls to make Stamp Duty a seller’s tax ahead of the Budget next week.
Solicitors urged to alert SRA to criminal charges (TC)
The SRA have recently urged solicitors to adhere to Part 4 of the Practising Regulations, following increasing media reports of solicitors being charged or convicted of crimes.
Consolidator Metamorph makes niche property firm its latest deal (LF)
Alternative business structure and consolidator Metamorph Law has completed its second deal by taking over niche practice SLC Solicitors.