Stamp Duty Tax ‘Break’ and the Benefits for Second Home Buyers

On Wednesday 8 July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the temporary change in the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold in an attempt to ‘reinvigorate’ the housing market. The SDLT threshold for residential conveyancing transactions will increase from £125,000 to...

A COVID-19 Update from our Partner, Mike Clary

I have been asked to write a COVID-19 and departmental update so here goes… We are now in our seventeenth week of working from home. As a company, we have all adapted well to working remotely and interacting via email, Zoom calls or meetings via Microsoft Teams....

Trusts are handy but can be hazardous – always take advice

Article by Laura Bailey, Solicitor, Private Client Department Trusts can be an invaluable means of providing for vulnerable loved ones but they need careful handling by a professional if they are not to have serious unforeseen consequences. In a case on point, the...

The 2020 Summer Statement – the Chancellor’s Key Points

On Wednesday 8 July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak released the Government’s Summer Statement which focuses on kick starting the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequences it has had across the UK. The Summer Statement has an emphasis on creating,...

Grant Saw Raise over £28,000 for Will Aid Scheme

We are delighted to announce that the Grant Saw Private Client department has raised a staggering £28,113 after taking part in a charity will-writing scheme over the past 15 years. Grant Saw Solicitors LLP, which takes part in the annual Will Aid campaign, has written...