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I’m Married/ in a Civil Partnership, Do I Need a Will?

The short answer is yes, everyone who has assets needs a Will to ensure your wishes are carried out.  If you are married or in a civil partnership and have joint assets with your spouse/civil partner, these assets will automatically[…]

Written by Sohret Haffenden

Published August 6, 2025

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Commercial Leases: The Importance of Break Clauses

A break clause is a provision in a lease that allows either the landlord, the tenant, or both to terminate the lease early on specified terms and dates. Its inclusion can have a substantial impact on the long-term viability and[…]
  • Legal
  • Commercial Property

Executors Beware! A Pensions and Inheritance Tax Update

We have just had the government’s response to the October 2024 consultation process, arising out of the changes to the Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) status of pensions announced in the Autumn Statement. The consultation process triggered strong opposition from the pension[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published July 29, 2025

  • Legal
  • Private Client

Do Listed Buildings Require an Energy Performance Certificate?

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) assess a building’s energy efficiency and are generally required when properties are built, sold, or rented. However, whether an EPC is needed for a listed building is a complex question. The crux of the issue lies[…]

Written by Kerry Carter

Published July 16, 2025

  • Legal
  • Residential Property

Listed Buildings

Owning, buying, or working on a listed building in the UK comes with specific responsibilities and restrictions due to its protected status. A listed building is one that has been placed on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE) due[…]

Written by Helen Batt

Published June 3, 2025

  • Legal
  • Residential Property

Brand Owner Protection, a Step in the Right Direction

If like me you have wondered how some of the grocery stores manage to get away with the “look-alike” branding for their products, or, if you are a brand owner, how you can protect your brand in the face of[…]

Written by Alex Lee

Published May 9, 2025

  • Legal
  • Company and Commercial

Samiha Begum

We are so pleased to introduce our newest team member, Samiha Begum. Samiha joined our Private Client team in Tunbridge Wells in May 2025, bringing with her a passion for providing excellent care to clients. Welcome to the Buss Murton[…]
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Spring Cleaning your Personal Affairs

Spring brings new life and (hopefully) better weather which in turn imparts energy to declutter and reorganise our lives. Psychologically this boosts mood, reduces stress and affords us more time to accomplish activities from which we derive pleasure. Blowing the[…]

Written by Annelise Tyler

Published April 28, 2025

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Breaking Down the Party Wall etc Act 1996

If you’re planning any building work that affects a shared wall with your neighbour, an understanding of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (“the PWA”) is essential. This legislation is designed to prevent and resolve disputes between neighbours when building[…]

Written by Richard McCulloch

Published April 10, 2025

  • Legal
  • Dispute Resolution

Changes to Inheritance Tax Liability

Inheritance tax (‘IHT’) planning is a crucial aspect of wealth management, particularly for those who hold assets that currently benefit from inheritance tax (‘IHT’) reliefs. Two significant potential changes to IHT rules could have a profound impact on UK estate[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published April 4, 2025

  • Legal
  • Private Client

Tenancy at Will in Commercial Property

A tenancy at will in Commercial Property is a type of lease arrangement that allows a tenant to occupy a property without a fixed term, meaning it continues until either the landlord or tenant decides to end it. This arrangement[…]
  • Legal
  • Commercial Property