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Below are articles that have been published in our local magazine and social media platforms. This serves as a library of information relating to the work we do. Please let us know if there are any topics that you would like more information on.
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Core Trust Documents
Since coming into effect on 30 January 2021, the Trusts Act 2019 has impacted trustees and beneficiaries. The Act has provides for...
Dino Montepara
2 min read
The escalating problem with escalation clauses
Buying a newbuild off the plan could protect you from future increases in the property market. This is because you agree on a purchase...
Dino Montepara
1 min read
Don’t let a Sunset Clause bring darkness over your purchase
When buying a new build it could take months (or even years) before the title issues and the property is built. In such a case, the sale...
Dino Montepara
1 min read
Disclosure about trust assets to beneficiaries
Trustees now have a clear obligation to tell beneficiaries about the assets and investments contained within a trust. A further issue is...
Dino Montepara
1 min read
Do you know about the Bright-line Property Rule?
In 2015 the Government introduced the bright-line test. This requires income tax to be paid on gains from the sale of residential...
Dino Montepara
1 min read
Moving under times of Covid-19
As we learn to live life in and out of lockdowns, we are learning how to adapt legal issues to deal with our lockdowns. One of the issues...
Dino Montepara
2 min read
Enduring Powers of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) allows you to appoint someone to act as your attorney in certain circumstances and endures beyond any...
Dino Montepara
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Getting your family trust fit for the new trustee act
The new trusts act comes into force at the end of January 2021. With it comes to the obligation on all trustees to provide some basic...
Dino Montepara
1 min read
Covid-19
Here at Kemp Barristers & Solicitors we have looked after our customers in the face of many challenges over the years, and we'll continue...
Dino Montepara
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Rent Disputes
Arbitration clauses in leases provide a mechanism for landlords and tenants to resolve disputes which they may have, without resorting to...
Dino Montepara
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TO PAY OR NOT TO PAY - IS THAT THE QUESTION
Many commercial leases have a clause which deals with an emergency situation preventing a tenant from fully conducting their business...
Dino Montepara
2 min read
Is your will Covid-19 Proof?
In terms of the Wills Act 2007, a will must be in writing and the will-maker must sign their will in the presence of 2 witnesses. The...
Dino Montepara
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Title approval clauses- sale and purchase agreements
A due diligence clause usually maximises your protection as a purchaser because it provides for you withdrawing from an agreement on...
Dino Montepara
1 min read
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