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HMRC Challenging Stamp Duty Land Tax Payments
The Times has reported that HMRC has been writing to purchasers of property and informing them that they owe extra SDLT as a result of

Ben Mitchell qualifies as a solicitor
Parnalls Solicitors marked a special occasion recently for employee Ben Mitchell as he officially qualified as a solicitor. At a presentation event, Directors of the

The potential implications of Brexit on employment law
Employment law is one area that could change post-Brexit and this could therefore affect you whether you are an employer or an employee. Immediately post-Brexit

Appointing a guardian for your children
The possibility of both you and your partner dying while your children are still under 18 verges on the unthinkable but, however unlikely this situation

Houses in multiple occupation – new rules from October 2018
The regulations governing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are changing on 1 October 2018. They will now extend to smaller properties, affecting more landlords. The

New Agriculture Bill published
In the article ‘How Could Brexit Affect My Farm?’ we explored some of the potential impacts of Brexit on farm businesses. In September 2018 the

Will Brexit affect my pension?
If you are currently one of in excess of 220,000 people living overseas with a UK pension, you will be pleased to hear that you

Dreaming of a holiday home? Sort out the legals before putting your feet up
Are you are dreaming of owning a property where you can get away from it all? Somewhere for weekend breaks, a few weeks in the

Lasting Power of Attorney by Deborah Adams
Many people do now make the financial Lasting Powers of Attorney but unfortunately a large proportion do not wish to think about the health and

Settled status after Brexit by Alexis Hager
How the UK will manage the ‘settled status’ of over three million EU nationals involves a process and procedure that will be put in place

How overage agreements can boost profits from your land
How overage agreements can boost profits from your land Does your business own land that is ripe for development? If so, how do you get

Top tips for first-time buyers
Top tips for first-time buyers The number of first-time buyers is at its highest for ten years, accounting for 51 per cent of the market

How Could Brexit Affect My Farm?
How Could Brexit Affect My Farm – Article by Ben Mitchell, Commercial Property Solicitor With the United Kingdom set to leave the European Union on

Wills & Succession in Spain by Deborah Adams
Whilst it is always important to have a Will, this is particularly important if you are an expat resident in Spain, or even if you

Brexit – an international and local view by Alexis Hager, Litigation
I have no doubt that my personal experience has a bearing on my views on Brexit. Born in Toronto, Canada, I have an international background
Capital gains tax – important facts for non-residents of the UK
Many people may be unaware that non-residents who dispose of UK property are liable to capital gains tax, advises Mark Parnall, Director & Head of

Buying a home: the importance of making sure the seller is entitled to sell
If you are buying a house or a flat your conveyancer will need to carry out many checks and searches as part of the conveyancing

Changing a will after someone has died: it is possible and it could save you money
Sometimes the generosity of a friend or relative leaving you a gift in their will can backfire if it turns out your estate will need

Sad passing of Battle of Britain pilot who served with Parnall family member
It is sadness that we report the death of Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC and Bar, AFC, on 11 July 2018, aged 97. Neil, who

Considerations when buying a heritage property
When many of us think about heritage properties, we think of buildings associated with our architectural past: a castle, stately home or elegant Georgian townhouse