Insights 9 May 2017

Cohabitees miss out on more than cake and gifts

Cohabiting couples are often surprised by their lack of rights compared to married couples. A cohabitation agreement (or wedding) can prevent unwelcome shocks

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Insights 2 May 2017

Shared equity scheme to help first-time buyers get onto the property ladder

The Scottish Government’s 'Golden Share' shared equity scheme may be able to help first-time buyers purchase their first home

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Insights 26 April 2017

Executor landlords – what are your obligations?

An executor’s role may include stepping into a landlord’s shoes if the deceased owns property which they rent out to tenants

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Insights 20 April 2017

Do you need help with later life issues?

If you or your family want to make decisions about additional assistance for later life, you should be informed of all the options available

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Insights 5 April 2017

The gig economy – the importance of defining working relationships

The rising status of the term ”gig economy” and recent tribunal cases highlight the importance of determining a person’s employment status

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Insights 27 March 2017

A gift too good to be true?

Why gifting your home to the next generation is a complex decision to be planned with caution and care

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Insights 20 March 2017

Civil partnership for heterosexual couples?

It’s important that couples understand the differences between marriage, civil partnership or living together when making decisions about their relationship

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Insights 17 March 2017

Redundancy can be discrimination following a return from maternity leave

The EAT finds that redundancy after a woman’s return to work following maternity leave is indirect discrimination

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Insights 14 March 2017

What are the benefits of an option agreement in a land purchase?

When a developer makes an agreed payment to a landowner for property they are granted a contractually binding first option to purchase

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Insights 10 March 2017

Trustees shouldn’t leave fundraising to the fundraisers

With charity fundraising under scrutiny, charities may want to avoid anything too hair-raising. What do trustees and volunteers need to know?

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Insights 24 February 2017

Would you let a stranger run your family business?

In family businesses, issues such as succession and relationships can determine the future of the business as much as profit and loss

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