Stamp Duty Holiday until March 2021
The Government has announced a Stamp Duty Holiday until March 2021 The chancellor has announced a temporary holiday on stamp duty on the first £500,000 of all property sales in England and Northern Ireland. [...]
The Government has announced a Stamp Duty Holiday until March 2021 The chancellor has announced a temporary holiday on stamp duty on the first £500,000 of all property sales in England and Northern Ireland. [...]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having an impact across the home moving industry. Buyers and sellers will find the process very different from the way it was before the government took steps to restrict transactions. They [...]
“Prioritising the health of individuals and the public must be the priority” The government has made clear an overall direction of travel. Home moves into occupied properties should only take place where contracts have already [...]
We understand that lots of people choose not to instruct a solicitor on Family matters due to concerns about costs. At BWK Solicitors we offer initial meetings at no charge, where we can offer [...]
It is difficult to know where to turn when faced with divorce or relationship breakdown. Dealing with the emotional turbulence the process entails, and having to think about the associated financial matters and arrangements for [...]
BWK Solicitors are proud to be a Platinum Corporate Friend of the Chilterns MS Centre. As part of our contribution as a Platinum Friend, our Private Client team works closely with the centre, holding [...]
Following months of uncertainty, the Government has announced that it will not be increasing probate application fees in 2020. The fees will remain at £155 for solicitor applications (£215 for individuals), avoiding a controversial [...]
The Ministry of Justice reports increase in Employment Tribunal claims following the decision to abolish fees. Following the Supreme Court’s decision in July 2017 to abolish Employment Tribunal fees, there has been a significant [...]
In its Autumn 2017 Budget, the Government has provided relief for first-time property buyers with the aim of reducing the upfront costs of a property purchase and supporting home ownership. A first-time buyer is [...]
This morning’s anticipated landmark ruling by the Supreme Court has ordered the Government to repay up to £32 million to Claimants after finding that the introduction of Employment Tribunal Fees in 2013 was illegal. [...]