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Government to encourage housebuilding close to train stations
The government has announced that plans to build houses near well-connected train stations will be given automatic approval if they mee...
Most cohabiting couples unaware of the risk of not making a will
Two thirds of cohabiting couples admit they don’t what would happen to their money and assets if they died without making a will.
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Rent reforms and ban on No-fault evictions to come into effect in May
The Renters' Rights Act, which includes the ban on No-fault evictions, will come into force from 1 May 2026.
The schedule for ...
Sharp drop in number of people making a will – putting families at risk
Fewer than four in ten adults in the UK now have a will, according to new research that warns of the growing risks families face when a...
Buyer awarded £5.2m for breach of warranty in company sale dispute
The High Court has awarded more than £5.2 million in damages to the buyer of a training company after finding that the seller breached ...
Homebuying reforms with binding contracts to ‘save time and money’
The government says its planned reforms to the homebuying process, including binding contracts, will save time and money for both buyer...
Brothers lose £2.65m inheritance battle after grandmother changed her will
Two brothers have lost their High Court claim for a share of their family’s £2.65 million Devon farm after their grandmother left the p...
Court rules on tenancy deposit information after scheme transfer
A County Court appeal has clarified when landlords must serve fresh deposit information if a tenant’s money is moved between protection...
The pros and cons of shared ownership when buying a home
Shared ownership has been part of the UK housing market since the 1980s, offering people the chance to buy a portion of a property whil...
Court declares 2006 will valid despite existence of 2013 version
The High Court has declared that a will that was written in 2006 is valid, after finding that a later 2013 document could not stand. Th...