Relevant Realistic Solutions

9 April

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has announced that, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the approach to enforcing compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) specific duty reporting... Read More

8 April

The Government's advice regarding social distancing and the ban on non-essential travel is having a knock-on effect on the ability of UK landlords to comply with their repair obligations to... Read More

8 April

A new law came into force on 7 April 2020, requiring all employers in Wales to take additional steps to protect the health of their employees whilst they are at... Read More

8 April

The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020 ("Coronavirus Restrictions Regulations") have been amended with effect from 7 April 2020 to introduce general restrictions on places of work, which were... Read More

8 April

The Business Secretary announced that legislation would be introduced to amend the existing insolvency laws in England and Wales in response to COVID-19 on 28 March 2020. The Government previously... Read More

7 April

A consensus seems to have broken out in the conveyancing industry as to how to handle completion dates for purchases in the present circumstances.  The Law Society, in consultation with... Read More

7 April

With the coronavirus pandemic throwing uncertainty upon a variety of factors including guest attendance, catering and venues, aside from the disappointment and emotional impact, it is important to review your... Read More

7 April

We are receiving multiple queries regarding 'force majeure' and other potential ways of reducing contract exposure given the effects of COVID-19. We hope this guide of relevant English and Welsh... Read More

7 April

While everyone in the property world attempts to adjust to the new normal and carry on so far as possible, here is a reminder about how to deal with Energy... Read More

3 April

HMRC have been making efforts to go online for stamp taxes to help keep administration of taxes going during the pandemic. Cathy Bryant has written about the temporary arrangements HMRC... Read More

3 April

HMRC has announced temporary changes to its Stamp Duty processes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. HMRC will not be processing postal applications or correspondence, but will be dealing... Read More