This article clarifies where the law currently stands and highlights some factors that decision makers might consider when determining whether a holiday let is a material change of use requiring planning permission.

On 1 January 2025, digital platforms such as eBay became required by law to report to HMRC any sellers who had made more than a few sales. The measure is intended to ensure that sellers pay tax on their sales.

It is becoming more and more common for couples to live together and start a family without getting married or entering into a civil partnership. Until the law catches up in this area, cohabiting couples need to be aware of their limited legal rights.

This podcast is part of our Family Law Series in which we will be guiding you through the treatment of pensions on divorce and sharing practical information to help you understand your options and the process involved.

The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, commonly known as TOLATA or TLATA, is a law in England and Wales used to resolve disputes over the ownership and rights to property. These disputes often involve unmarried cohabiting couples, but can also apply to married couples, other family members, and even business partners.

Recently there have been several cases where courts have found in favour of trustees seeking to rectify their mistakes. The courts’ decision that the ‘law of mistake’ applied in some of these cases has meant that several trusts faced a major reduction in the tax liability owed.

A leading Midlands law firm has announced the appointment of two newly-qualified solicitors following the completion of their training contracts. Gemma Macintyre and Melissa Scott have begun their roles as solicitors at Wright Hassall, in Leamington Spa.

Join Peter Lowe, Senior Partner and Lucy Compton, Senior Paralegal in the Family team at Wright Hassall as they discuss some of the myths around family law, including whether we see more divorce enquiries at this time of year.

It is a long established principle in English Law, first recorded in 1610, that a land owner can not protect the view that he has from that land; the rationale is that it would unduly limit the freedom to build on one's own land and thereby hinder beneficial development.

A hybrid approach to working is being permanently introduced at Leamington-based law firm Wright Hassall, which will see the majority of the company’s workforce given the option to split their time between their home and the firm’s offices.