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13 June 2025 What to do with a tenant’s belongings having taken back possession – act with caution!

As a landlord, once you have taken back possession your priority will be to freshen the place up, if necessary and secure a new tenant as soon as possible. But what are you to do with belongings that remain in the property which the tenant hasn’t taken nor made arrangements to collect?

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12 June 2025 Who Can Witness a Will?

The signature of the person making the will, also known as a testator, must be witnessed to make their will valid. While this sounds easy, there are a few legal requirements that must be followed to ensure its validity. In this blog, we’ll explore what a witness does, who can witness a will and why you need a witness.

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10 June 2025 Law Commission's 2025 Report: Modernising Wills Law

On 16 May 2025, the Law Commission published its long-awaited report, Modernising Wills Law, accompanied by a draft Bill proposing a new Wills Act to replace the Wills Act 1837. The overarching aim is to modernise the law to better reflect contemporary society, strengthen protections for vulnerable individuals, and provide greater clarity and certainty around making a Will.

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