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Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Reform in 2026: Key Changes to the Assessment of Housing Hazards

04/08/26

The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is the key framework used by local authorities in England to assess health and safety hazards in residential properties.

The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (the “Regulations”) came into force on 23 June 2026, aiming to strengthen the...

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Right to Rent Checks Go Digital: Key Changes for Landlords

30/07/26

From 01 October 2026, The Immigration (Restrictions on Employment and Residential Accommodation) (Prescribed Requirements and Codes of Practice) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (“the ...

Layla HaslettTrainee Solicitor

Fiona HannafordPartner

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Trainee Solicitor Reflects On Successful Twin Bars Event 2026

13/07/26

Stephanie Foulger, Trainee Solicitor in the Business Team at Kitson Boyce, recently represented the firm and the Devon and Somerset Law Society ...

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Setting Up A Trust – Requirements, Consequences & What You Need To Know

29/06/26

Trusts can be a highly valuable tool as part of wider estate planning, offering an effective way to protect your assets and ...

Ellen DavisGraduate Solicitor Apprentice

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New Law For Cohabiting Couples In The UK – Proposed Reforms Explained

18/06/26

The Government is holding a consultation (which opened earlier this month), part of which considers potential new laws for cohabiting couples in ...

Heloise JohnsonSolicitor

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What To Consider When Making A Will

16/06/26

A Will is one of the most important legal documents you can make, as it ensures that your wishes are properly carried ...

Ellen DavisGraduate Solicitor Apprentice

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Why Force Majeure Clauses Matter More Than Ever

26/05/26

In the current commercial world, war-related sanctions, heightened geopolitical tension, escalation of tariffs, and cyber attacks have become frequent disruptors for the ...

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April 2026’s Employment Law Changes – What Employers Need To Know

08/05/26

The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents the most significant reform of workplace law in a generation, bringing wide-ranging changes to the rights ...

Jayme NicholsonPartner and Head of Employment

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Does The Renters’ Rights Act Trigger SDLT Liability For Tenants?

08/05/26

Concern has been rising in relation to the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) and the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) regime, with ...

Layla HaslettTrainee Solicitor

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Fines For Landlords & Agents To Increase – Housing Law Updates Explained

06/05/26

On 1 May 2026, the Financial Penalties (Housing Offences and Breach of Banning Orders) Regulations 2026 (the “Regulations”) came into force. The ...

Layla HaslettTrainee Solicitor

Fiona HannafordPartner

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Branding & Trade Mark Infringement – Lessons from AGA Rangemaster v UK Innovations Group

05/05/26

Trade mark infringement is a huge risk when it comes to branding, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises operating in competitive spaces. ...

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