Bonfire night is an exciting time of year, but it’s essential to ensure you stay safe and avoid any accidents. Fireworks, sparklers and bonfires are all potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Each year, hundreds of adults and children attend hospitals and doctors’ surgeries for injuries related to using and misusing fireworks and sparklers….
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Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Land Transaction Tax (LTT) are taxes levied by the English and Welsh governments when a property is transferred from one person to another. The amount of tax to be paid will depend on the property’s value. There are several thresholds that indicate how much tax is expected to be…
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After the death of a loved one or friend, it can be challenging to know which direction to take. If you have been named as an executor in their will, you may wonder what your next steps are. One of the first things you’ll need to do is apply for a grant of probate.  As…
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From 1 October 2022, UK Right to Work checks will change. There will now be only three main methods of checking an individual’s right to work in the UK. These will consist of: Manual check of original documents Online checks; and The use of an Identity Service Provider. Whilst temporary changes were made to the…
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If I had a pound for every time a client said “I’ve been meaning to make a Will for years!” I would be rich indeed! As an Associate Solicitor in the Private Client team at Redkite Solicitors my job is, put simply, to help you make the process of writing your Will as stress free…
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Following the death of a family member, close friend or loved one, there is a six-month window in which the executor should make an application for probate to the probate registry to enable the inheritance of their estate. Despite the initial time limitation to start the application, it can take several months or often longer…
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After months of negotiating and patiently waiting, your completion day has finally arrived! You’ve chosen your next home, had your offer accepted and signed on the dotted line. All that’s left is to collect the keys and settle into your new home. Completion day is filled with both excitement and anxiety. Knowing what happens on…
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When purchasing your first home in Wales, you may be wondering whether you’re obligated to pay land transaction tax. This is a property levy paid to the Welsh Revenue Authority upon completion of the purchase of a property. There aren’t currently any exemptions to the tax in Wales for first-time buyers, however, in this article, we’ll…
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Buying your first home is an exciting and interesting process. There are plenty of new concepts to understand, and it’s essential to be aware of how much you’ll need to pay. One of the critical fees you’ll need to consider as a first-time buyer is stamp duty. This article will provide all the information that…
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