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Unfair Dismissal Explained: When Is a Dismissal Actually Unfair?
Not every dismissal that feels unfair is unfair in law. Here is what makes a dismissal unfair, who can claim, and how the rules change in 2027.
Buying a house with no building regulations: what it means
Buying a house with an extension that was never signed off? What missing building regulations really mean, why indemnity insurance isn't the fix people think, and your options.
Should you buy a flat with a short lease? The 80-year trap explained
A flat's lease length is one of the biggest things buyers overlook. Below 80 years it gets expensive to extend, and the reforms meant to fix this have stalled.
No-fault divorce: do you need a solicitor?
No-fault divorce made ending a marriage simple. But the divorce and the financial settlement are two separate things, and getting divorced doesn't end money claims. Here's what matters.
Buying a home in Wales: how it's different from England
Buying a home in Wales is mostly the same as England, but a few real differences matter: Land Transaction Tax, coal mining searches, and Rent Smart Wales.
Who inherits when there's no will? Intestacy rules explained
Dying without a will means a fixed legal formula decides who inherits, not you. Spouses, children and the £322,000 statutory legacy explained, plus who gets nothing.
Do I need probate?
Probate isn't always required. Whether you need a grant depends on what the person owned and how they owned it. Here's how to tell, and what to do first.
Executor taking too long? Your rights as a beneficiary
Executors are expected to distribute within about a year, with no hard deadline. Your rights as a beneficiary, when a delay is a real problem, and what to do.
Land Transaction Tax in Wales: what you'll actually pay
Buy a home in Wales and you pay Land Transaction Tax, not Stamp Duty - with different bands, no first-time buyer relief, and its own second-home rates.