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Forming Right to Manage (‘RTM’) Company under Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002
Forming Right to Manage (‘RTM’) Company under Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 Forming an RTM company is a process that allows leaseholders to take over the management of the building from the freeholder. There is a step-by-step process of setting up an RTM...
Buying Property by Auction
The process of buying a property by auction is a little different from a normal purchase as basically when someone makes the winning bid at a property auction, they 'exchange contracts' with the seller the moment the gavel falls. Therefore, auction buyers must...
Prenuptial Agreement for a Couple
A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement, is a written contract that a couple enters into before marriage.It outlines how the couple's assets will be divided if they divorce.Premarital agreements can also help couples control and select many of the...
Life Interest Trusts in Wills for Spouses, Civil Partners or Unmarried Partners
Life Interest Trusts in Wills for spouses, civil partners or unmarried partners. The technical term for a life interest arising under a Will is an “immediate post-death interest”. Life Interest Trusts give a particular beneficiary the legal right to receive the...
Setting Up a Charity in the UK and Tax Implications
SETTING UP A CHARITY IN THE UK There are 6 steps to setting up a charity. 1. Find trustees for your charity You usually need at least 3. Trustees are responsible for the operation of your charity. They must show they understand their legal requirements. 2. Make sure...
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Cost To Increase By 66%
On 13 October 2023, the UK Government announced a substantial 66% increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). Originally set to take effect from 16 January 2024, since a delegated legislation committee of the House of Commons will be debating the...
Returning Resident Visa
If you previously had indefinite permission to enter or stay (settlement) in the UK and this has now lapsed, you may be eligible to return to the UK to settle on the basis of a Returning Resident visa. An application for a Returning Resident visa must be made from...
We are hiring!
JY Partners Solicitors are hiring the following professionals now! Immigration solicitor with 3-5 years PQEs Conveyancing solicitor/conveyancer with clients following Working conditions (i.e., salary, working hours, annual leaves, etc) are negotiable. Please submit...
KOCHAM Annual Meeting
Our staff members have attended KOCHAM annual meeting which was held in House of Parliament on 30th November in the UK. We look forward to building strong bonds with the member companies in the future!
Are you considering buying a property for your children?
Are you considering buying a property for your children? A child under 18 cannot take legal title to property, but there are two ways in which property can be held for them: a simple 'bare trust' or a more formally constituted trust, such as a 'life interest' or...