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When determining whether or not a claim for principal private residence (PPR) relief for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes can be made when a property is sold, the exact nature...
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The law offers a way of protecting land that is used as a local amenity in order to ensure that it can be enjoyed for generations to come. Where land...
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A school janitor from Inverclyde who lost his job after he suffered leg and back injuries when he slipped on a frozen surface at work has been awarded £30,000 in...
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If you are concerned about the future mental capacity of a relative or any other person with whom you have a joint bank account, it makes sense to consider setting...
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When a couple break up, the division of the assets they own is often problematic, whether they are married or not.
In a recent case, the Court of Appeal...
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A couple who bought a newly-built home for more than £770,000 – only to discover that the construction guarantee that came with it was not worth the paper it was...
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The UK tax system has traditionally exempted any profit on the sale of a person’s principal private residence (PPR) from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). The exemption applies to make any...
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When a go-kart driver suffered catastrophic injuries after using a go-kart lent to her by a friend, the court ruled that she was not entitled to compensation.
The owner...
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When an elderly couple fell out, the circumstances surrounding their land transfers meant that a court hearing was necessary to unscramble the position.
The two had formed a partnership...
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When land has been used by someone who has no legal entitlement to use it for 20 years without interruption, an ‘easement’ can arise under the Prescription Act 1832. In...
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