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HOUSING LAW IN WALES IS CHANGING

Housing law in Wales is changing From 1 December 2022, the law on renting properties in Wales is changing. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 is intended to simplify how you rent properties and the changes will impact both tenants and landlords. Under the new…
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October 19, 2022
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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN ENTERING INTO A NEW RELATIONSHIP

Things to consider when entering into a new relationship Starting a relationship in later life, or following the breakdown of a previous relationship or marriage, often comes with a sense of hope for a new beginning. However, new relationships can also often have tricky legal…
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October 5, 2022
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DO I NEED A SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT?

Do I need a shareholders' agreement? A shareholders’ agreement is a legal contract between the shareholders of a company, and usually, the company itself. The contract sets out matters that have agreed between those parties and will often include matters such as: how decisions will…
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September 21, 2022
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LEASEHOLD REFORMS AND WHAT THIS MEANS FOR LANDLORDS

Leasehold reforms and what this means for landlords The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 came into force on 30 June 2022. The purpose of this new legislation is to make leasehold properties more affordable and it does this by limiting ground rent on long…
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August 17, 2022
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CHANGING YOUR NAME FOLLOWING A CHANGE OF GENDER

Changing your name following a change of gender Changing your name on official documents can be done for all kinds of reasons. In the UK, you can change your name to anything you like, provided that the purpose of the name change is not for…
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August 10, 2022
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YOUR FAMILY LAW QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Your Family Law questions answered Following the recent growth of our Family Law team and announcement of our competitive fixed fee divorce solution, our Family Law team answer all your frequently asked questions. How does the divorce process start? The divorce process can involve up…
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August 3, 2022