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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We are proud to announce that our Commercial Litigation Team was named the Commercial Litigation Team of the Year in the 2022 Wales Legal Awards. After a challenging two years, the Welsh legal sector came back together last Friday evening to celebrate the talents of the best law firms in Wales. Founded in 2019…
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Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury, with specialist support not always available. Headway, the brain injury association provides vital work in raising awareness of traumatic brain injury and promoting understanding of the impact it has on individuals and their families. Every year, Headway publishes a directory…
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The long-awaited review into maternity care at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust has finally been published and it makes for uncomfortable reading. Michael Clarke, Medical Negligence Solicitor in our PI team discusses the report’s distressing findings and looks at what happens next. Yesterday, the results of a five-year long investigation into maternity services at…
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With events such as the Grenfell Tower fire putting a spotlight on fire safety in private tower blocks, many leasehold property owners have found themselves footing the bill for the removal of unsafe cladding. Clarke Williams, Legal Assistant in our Residential Conveyancing team takes a look at Common Ownership as an alternative to leasehold ownership….
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Following on from the recent news that P&O Ferries have dismissed 800 staff, Natasha Lawrence, Legal Advisor in our Employment team looks at the announcement and explores whether the mass redundancies are in breach of UK employment law. We have recently seen the controversial and somewhat shocking decision of P&O ferries to dismiss 800 staff….
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Redkite Solicitors are delighted to have been shortlisted in four categories at the Wales Legal Awards 2022. The awards which began in 2019 celebrate excellence in teams practicing in and providing services to the legal profession in Wales. We are proud to have been shortlisted in the following categories; Personal Injury Team of the Year…
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Redkite Solicitors are delighted to be sponsoring the Child of Wales Awards, which will finally take place on Friday 4th March at Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff, following a series of postponements due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Celebrating the inspirational achievements of remarkable young people across Wales, the event will also raise vital funds…
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From April 2022, married couples in England and Wales will no longer have to rely upon the traditional ‘grounds for divorce’ and can petition solely or jointly for a divorce without having to ‘blame’ the other spouse for the relationship breakdown, or wait 2 or 5 years to lapse following their separation. This will be…
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