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The Ogden Tables set down a framework for calculating damages for serious personal injury claims. As well as future medical care, medical inflation etc it also deals with investment returns achievable over a long period of time for a lump sum payment.
Read More...As a result, many buy-to-let landlords have sold their properties and the number of new buy- to-let mortgages are falling.
Holiday-let landlords can still offset mortgage interest against Tax and pay business rates, instead of council tax.
Read More...In a very significant legal case, a tenant is attempting to use Brexit as a means of terminating its commercial lease.
The tenant has decided to relocate its head office from London to mainland Europe - it signed a 25-year lease with the Landlord some five years ago.
Read More...Article Update (01.03.19)
You may have noticed in the media today how Mr Justice Spencer has criticised this government scheme, which has now been declared at the High Court as incompatible with current human rights legislation.
We will be watching developments closely and advising on any important changes for landlords, as they are announced.
Read More...The private rented sector continues to fall under scrutiny by the Government.
We have already seen the changes in Tax relief, new HMO Legislation and minimum standards for Efficiency Performance Certificates. Following the Hackitt Report into Fire Safety, the spotlight is now on rented homes being safe for tenants.
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