The UK government has announced a major change to how compensation payouts for serious injuries are calculated. Starting 11 January 2025, the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) will increase from -0.25% to 0.5%. This decision, made after a 2024 review, affects injured individuals, lawyers, and insurers. Understand what this means, why it matters, and how to adapt! Syed Raza Mehdi…
One of the most important distinctions buyers must understand when buying a property in the UK is whether the property is leasehold or freehold. This distinction impacts ownership rights, responsibilities, and long-term financial commitments. Despite ongoing reforms, confusion over leasehold and freehold ownership remains a major issue for homebuyers. Raza, has over 24 years of experience in legal practice. His…
19th February 2025 The UK property market is infamous for its sluggish, paper-heavy conveyancing process. But with HM Land Registry targeting full digitalization by 2030, could 2025 be the year the tide turns? The conveyancing process in the UK, which involves the legal transfer of property ownership from one party to another, has always been criticised for being slow, cumbersome,…
As a solicitor, I’ve seen too many well-intentioned property owners land in court—and lose—becausethey underestimated tenant protections under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 and theHousing Act 1988. If you plan to evict a tenant, tread carefully: even minor missteps cantrigger costly litigation. Here’s your roadmap to staying compliant. Harassment & Illegal Eviction: What the Law SaysThe Protection from Eviction…
Over the past few decades, the landscape of personal injury claims in the United Kingdom has undergone significant transformations. From the rise of “no win, no fee” agreements to the crackdown on fraudulent claims, the journey has been one of constant adaptation and refinement. The modern era of personal injury claims in the UK began in the 1990s with the…
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