
One in six couples now choose to cohabit rather than marry, have children outside marriage and live longer in a variety of living arrangements.
Recent case law has left employers facing difficult decisions when dealing with employees’ annual leave entitlement.

Every day we make decisions about our welfare and finances, yet few of us think about making provision for a time when we can no longer make these decisions for ourselves.

As the Credit Crunch worsens employers are being faced with making difficult decisions to reduce their costs in an effort to secure the future of their business.

Houses are still selling and some people still need to move so it is not all doom and gloom - particularly the shared ownership property market.

The Land Registry provide a guarantee as to the title that has been given on registration, thereby giving a degree of certainty to the owner.

Many people under estimate the importance of a having a detailed survey report carried out on the property they wish to buy. Many feel that a mortgage valuation is sufficient, but its scope can be limited.

On 1st October 2007 the final provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 came into force. Lasting Powers of Attorney were brought in to replace the former Enduring Powers of Attorney.

If the donor does not survive the seven years following the making of a gift a further 20% charge can be made.

Do not assume the title deeds or Land Registry plans are absolute guarantees of the positions of boundaries.