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6 Serious Mistakes Made by Landlords.The authorities are tightening up on regulation and enforcement of regulation. Things you may have been able to ‘get away with’ a few years ago may now cost you dear. So I thought it was time for a roundup of some of the top mistakes I see landlords making 1. Failing to register the tenancy deposit It’s been over 10 years since these rules first came into...

Do I need a Pre-nuptial Agreements? Most people think that a pre-nuptial agreements is only for people who are very rich or very famous, but this really isn’t the case. There are a number of very valid reasons why you and your partner might seek a prenuptial agreement, and none of them has to do with thinking that your marriage won’t last.Before we look at whether you need a prenuptial...

Separation and Divorce The breakdown of a marriage can be a traumatic, stressful and difficult time.  Before you consider divorce proceedings you must be sure that this is the only way forward.  Do not act hastily if there is the possibility of reconciliation then either one or both of you should seek help. For example, you could attend professional counselling to talk through your...

Spouse visa minimum income threshold Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled that the minimum income threshold of £18,600 to bring into Britain a spouse from outside of the EU were legal in a case called MM (Lebanon) & Others v the Secretary for the Home Department UKSC10. The minimum income threshold is accepted in principle, however consideration must be given to the best interests...