A large number of landlords are breaking the law – and tenants are failing to recognise when their landlord is committing an ‘illegal act’, according to a new study.
Stamp Duty should be removed from the buyer, says building society
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) should be paid by those selling their home rather than the buyers, as this would help first-time buyers get on the property ladder, a building society has said.
EU copyright shake-up could see video streaming websites pay more to musicians
New proposals outlined by the European Commission (EC) could see video streaming websites such as YouTube forced to pay more money to record labels and musicians.
Continual errors in LPA forms highlight importance of seeking advice
Paper-based Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) forms are continually confusing users – who are making errors at registration which could easily be eliminated.
New bill could see employers responsible for white-collar crime
The Government is pushing for new laws that could see senior corporate executives prosecuted for white-collar crime offences.