New SDLT charge for Non-UK Residents

On 8 July 2020, the Chancellor announced plans for temporary reduced rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) until 31 March 2021. This change has been well-publicised and has undoubtedly led to a “conveyancing boom”, with transaction levels very high at the moment. On 20...

Chancellor announces the Government’s Winter Economy Plan

On Thursday 24 September 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the Government’s Winter Economy Plan. Here is our summary of the key points: Emergency jobs scheme The job support scheme will replace the furlough scheme (which will come to an end on 31 October 2020)...

Invest your time wisely by making a Will

Article written by Charlotte Mandy, Solicitor, Private Client department The recent case of Barkatali v Davies [2020] EWHC 753 (Ch) highlights again the importance of having a well prepared and valid Will when you die to avoid your loved ones from being left without...

What should you do when someone dies?

Article written by Sarah Conner, Solicitor, Private Client department At some point in our lives, most of us will need to know what to do when someone dies. At such an emotionally fraught time, it can be easy to overlook or deal with the practical, legal and financial...

Grant Saw Partner Update: Ray Crudgington

It’s not yet 6 months since our Prime Minister gave us the direction “You must stay at home”. That phrase was uttered on my Wedding Anniversary, and since then my wife and I have spent the start of the thirtieth year of our marriage in unexpectedly daily close...