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Stamp duty land tax - The Law Society
WEBSep 23, 2022 · Second, the government made two changes to first-time buyer's relief: increasing the level at which those eligible for first-time buyer's relief start paying SDLT from £300,000 to £425,000. allowing first-time buyers to access the relief when they buy a property costing up to £625,000 rather than £500,000.
Find a solicitor - The Law Society
WEBFind a solicitor in England and Wales using our free website. When you search, you can filter by: your legal issue, for example employment. a postcode, town or country. the name of a solicitor. the name of a firm. The results will show a list of solicitors. You can make a further search for solicitors who speak your language and who provide:
Qualifying work experience (QWE) - The Law Society
WEBAll candidates will need to complete at least two years' full-time (or equivalent) QWE that’s grounded in legal work and the provision of legal services, developing some or all of the competencies set out in the statement of solicitor competence.. The SRA’s requirements allow a flexible approach to be taken to achieve this.
Power of attorney - The Law Society
WEBAn ordinary power of attorney. This is a legal way of giving someone else the power to manage your financial affairs when it is difficult for you to manage them yourself, perhaps because of a physical disability. Usually you appoint someone you trust, such as a close relative, friend, or solicitor as your 'attorney'.
A guide to race and ethnicity terminology and language
WEBEthnicity is broader than race and has usually been used to refer to long shared cultural experiences, religious practices, traditions, ancestry, language, dialect or national origins (for example, African-Caribbean, Indian, Irish). Ethnicity can be seen as a more positive identity than one forged from the shared negative experiences of racism.
Trusts - The Law Society
WEBTrusts. A trust is a legal arrangement for managing assets. There are different types of trusts and they are taxed differently. In a trust, assets are held and managed by one person or people (the trustee) to benefit another person or people (the beneficiary). The person providing the assets is called the settlor.
Cohabitation – your rights - The Law Society
WEBYou will not usually have any rights to the property if you don’t own the property or a share in it, unless you can prove you have: This means if you split up and you are not the owner you have no right to continue living in the property. And unless it’s left to you in their will, you won’t automatically inherit the property if your ...
Professional indemnity insurance overview | The Law Society
WEBProfessional indemnity insurance overview. Professional indemnity insurance (PII) covers civil liability claims, usually professional negligence, in private legal practice. Solicitors are obliged under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Indemnity Insurance Rules to have PII in place at all times. New firms must have it in place before ...
Understanding workplace harassment | The Law Society
WEBDec 19, 2018 · Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC): Provides an overview of sexual harassment in the workplace and further signposting to relevant support. Equality Advisory and Support Service: Advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights, across England, Scotland and Wales. Helpline: 0808 800 0082.