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Leaving a gift to charity in your Will can offer significant inheritance tax advantages, while also providing a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy. Many individuals choose to leave either a share of their residuary estate or a specific legacy to charitable organisations, reflecting personal values or causes that are important to them. In...

By Alexander Prior and Tiffany Luahasuwanpanit, Streathers Corporate & Commercial Team Most business owners spend years building value in their businesses and only months preparing for a sale or investment process. That imbalance can be expensive. One of the most common issues encountered during due diligence is not a problem with the underlying business itself,...

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that enables you to appoint one or more trusted individuals known as ‘attorneys’ to make decisions for you if you are no longer able to do so yourself. It allows them to support you with decision-making while you...

Summary A significant change is going to impact the commercial property market in the near future, following the passing of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026. While most of the Act regards the devolution of power from Westminster to strengthen local government – specific provisions address the subject of rent reviews in commercial...

When disputes arise, the consequences often extend far beyond the legal issues involved. Businesses face financial and reputational risks, property owners must protect valuable assets, and individuals are often required to navigate complex and emotionally challenging proceedings. At Streathers, our Dispute Resolution team provides clear, strategic and commercially focused advice to help clients resolve disputes...

By Laura Owens, Partner and Head of Residential Real Estate at Streathers Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will ever make. In the prime and super-prime residential property market, however, transactions frequently involve far more than a simple transfer of ownership. From complex title issues and...

Our commercial property lawyers are experienced in negotiating, identifying hidden risks and dealing with complex issues arising in commercial leases, such as dilapidations and early termination, selling a lease and sub-letting. Our proactive approach to every transaction keeps you informed and in control so that you can achieve your objectives even against the most demanding...

By the Streathers Commercial Real Estate Team The commercial property market continues to evolve as businesses adapt to changing economic conditions, flexible working practices, sustainability requirements and shifting investment priorities. Whether you are acquiring an investment property, negotiating a commercial lease, refinancing a portfolio, disposing of an asset or planning a development project, obtaining specialist...

Property disputes are rarely just about bricks and mortar. Whether you are a developer, landlord, leaseholder, investor, business owner or high net worth individual, a property dispute can have significant financial, commercial and personal consequences. From boundary disagreements and rights of way disputes to leasehold conflicts, adverse possession claims and commercial landlord and tenant litigation,...

By the Streathers Residential Real Estate Team For many buyers, finding the right property feels like the hard part. In reality, some of the biggest challenges emerge after an offer has been accepted. From defective leases and title issues to planning concerns and financing complications, residential property transactions can quickly become complex. The right legal...

For many successful individuals and families, building wealth takes decades. Preserving it for future generations requires equally careful planning. With increasing scrutiny on inheritance tax (IHT), evolving tax legislation and increasingly complex family structures, high-net-worth individuals cannot afford to rely on outdated wills or informal succession plans. Effective inheritance tax planning, wealth preservation and estate...

By the Streathers Leasehold Enfranchisement Team For many flat owners, their property is their most valuable asset. However, as the length of a lease decreases, the property’s value can be affected, mortgage options can become more limited, and the cost of extending the lease can increase significantly. One of the most common questions we are...