The Renters Rights Act 2025: Key changes and considerations for private landlords in England
The Renter’s Rights Act 2025 (the Act) is a significant piece of legislation and introduces substantial changes for the tenants in the rental sector. It also has far reaching consequences for individual landlords and the…
Inheritance Tax Reform: Key Changes to APR and BPR from April 2026
On 23 December 2025, the Government announced significant revisions to its proposed reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) for inheritance tax (IHT). These changes represent a notable shift from earlier…
“Kin Enquiry” Helps Judge Decide Distribution of £2M+ Fortune
A recent High Court case involving an unclaimed estate worth more than £2 million shows how inheritance disputes can arise when someone dies without making a Will. The case involved distant relatives being tracked down…
Autumn Budget 2025: PWW’s key takeaways
Private Client Following the newly released Budget by the Chancellor in November, among several of her new fiscal policies is a series of updates to the Private Client sector. These current and future government implementations…
What happens when the Executors of a Will are unable to act due to incapacity or death?
Who can step in to administer your estate in the event of the death or incapacity of the Executor(s) is dependent on what stage the probate process has reached when your executor passes away or…
Sports Clubs and the Law
There are over 150,000 sports clubs in the UK, each promoting new experiences and participation in a huge range of amateur sports. These clubs provide fantastic opportunities for adults, children and young people to exercise,…
High Court Rescinds £32.5 Million Property Sale Over Fraudulent Misrepresentation
The Sale and Discovery In May 2019, Iya Patarkatsishvili and Yevhen Hunyak (the “Buyers”) purchased a luxury mansion from high-end developer William Woodward-Fisher (the “Seller”). Shortly after moving in, the Buyers encountered a persistent moth…
2025 Changes to UK Tax Rules for Non-UK Domiciled Individuals
From 6 April 2025, the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals and the “domicile-based system” which has formed part of the UK’s tax system for over 200 years, will change to a “residence-based” regime. For many years…
The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations 2024
The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations 2024 (the Regulations) came into force on 1 January 2025 and set out the information that must be included in your charity’s annual return from 1 January 2025 onwards. It…
The Autumn Budget 2024: Key Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
The changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) announced in the Autumn Budget of 2024 has had an impact on both individuals and companies purchasing properties from 31 October 2024. Further changes are also coming…
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