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Setting up in a business partnership
Setting up a new business is an exciting time. If you are launching your new venture with one or more colleagues, it is imperative to

Is a prenup part of your business risk management strategy?
Managing risk is an essential part of any business operation and while personal relationships do not often appear high on a business risk register, an

Dealing with payment of inheritance tax when estate funds are inaccessible
When applying for probate in regard to an estate which is subject to inheritance tax, the Probate Registry requires tax to be paid before the

Proud Partners of SME Northamptonshire Business Awards 2022
Borneo Martell Turner Coulston are delighted to be Platinum Partners of the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards 2022. We are partnering with the awards this year

Jessica Masters and Lauren Smith join the Commercial Property team
Borneo Martell Turner Coulston is pleased to announce that Jessica Masters has qualified as a solicitor, following the completion of her training contract with the

Opportunity knocks for law firm after office move
A move to new offices on the outskirts of Kettering promises to bring fresh opportunities for law firm Borneo Martell Turner Coulston. The team, headed

How to resolve a family dispute over choice of school
As a parent you will always strive to do what is best for your children, but for separated parents this can sometimes lead to disagreement

Commercial Property Rent Arrears 2021
With the existing prohibitions on forfeiture, CRAR proceedings and winding-up petitions end on 30 June 2021, the Government have launched a consultation for commercial property

Residential Property Developer Tax – Legislation April 2022
The Government proposes to announce in the autumn budget (27th October 2022) the rate of the new Residential Property Developer Tax (to be known as

New tax on residential developers… as always, the devil will be in the detail
The government proposed to announce in its Autumn Budget the rate of the new Residential Property Developer Tax. The RPDT will be charged on the

Autumn Housing Market still buoyant in Northampton
Buying a home is still the largest biggest investment for most families – so what is the latest news? Forecasts are showing whilst house prices

Do I need a letter of wishes alongside my will?
Making a will is an important part of lifetime legal planning, but do you need to put all your wishes in your will? Where should

How to resolve a family dispute over choice of school?
How to resolve a family dispute over choice of school? As a parent you will always strive to do what is best for your children,

Selling a business? Make sure you clear out any skeletons first
Preparation is the key to success with most things in life and is particularly important when you are trying to attract a buyer for your

Issues Our Commercial Clients Have Needed Advice and Assistance with relating to Commercial Matters and The Impact on Covid-19
In the last few weeks various clients have requested information and advice on various matters. Below is a precis of the current advice we can

NN Pulse Magazine Article – Wills and Probate
Founded in 2006 – Certainty is the Law Society’s recognised provider of a national Will Register and is used by the pulic, legal profession, law

Have your say as rent arrears ‘holiday’ deadline looms
ith the existing prohibitions on forfeiture, CRAR proceedings and winding-up petitions end on 30 June 2021, the Government have launched a consultation for commercial property

New stamp duty surcharge from 1st of April 2021
ATTENTION NON UK PURCHASERS OF DOMESTIC PROPERTIES NEW STAMP DUTY SURCHARGE FROM 1ST APRIL From 1st April 2021, all “non-UK residents” purchasing a residential property in England

Review of code impacting property and mobile masts
The Electronic Communication Code came into force on 28 December 2017, the main purpose of the Code was to make it easier to improve connectivity

Effects of COVID-19 on Residential Possession Proceedings
So the much anticipated Coronavirus Bill became law on 25 March 2020 (now called the Coronavirus Act 2020) and despite the hype about the government

Commercial Rent Practices During COVID-19
he majority of Landlord and Tenants have been pragmatic and worked well together in relation agreements and debt management for commercial properties. By now, the

Landlord and Tenant Covid-19 Questions
Questions from a Landlord’s perspective My Tenant has requested a rent holiday. I am happy to help them with this, how do I do this?

How does the new lockdown affect you?
It would be fair to say that 2020 has been a year of uncertainty in the commercial rental market for both Landlords (to collect rents)

Commercial Property Forfeiture and Rent Recovery Restrictions
It would be fair to say that 2020 has been a year of uncertainty in the commercial rental market for both Landlords (to collect rents)

Commercial Property Rent Arrears Legislation
The Government have given Commercial Tenants a Lifeline The Government has announced that it will be extending the restrictions on the ability of landlords to

Landlord and Tenant Covid-19 Questions
Questions from a Landlord’s perspective My Tenant has requested a rent holiday. I am happy to help them with this, how do I do this?

Commercial Rent Practices During COVID-19
The majority of Landlord and Tenants have been pragmatic and worked well together in relation agreements and debt management for commercial properties. By now, the

Effects of COVID-19 on Residential Possession Proceedings
So the much anticipated Coronavirus Bill became law on 25 March 2020 (now called the Coronavirus Act 2020) and despite the hype about the government

How do I manage my Commercial Rent during the Covid-19 lockdown?
This post has been written by Mohammed Rahman, Commercial Property Solicitor for BMTC Law – it seeks to look at the rent payment position where

Meeting you virtually – How to get in touch during Covid-19
At BMTC Law we pride ourselves on our personal service – we are normally used to meeting our clients face to face, either in the

Break Clauses in Leases
A break clause can be included in a commercial lease to allow a particular party (a landlord or a tenant), to terminate the lease early.

BMTC takes part in the Northampton Legal 10K Walk
Early in October a group of staff from BMTC took part in the Northampton Legal 10K Walk…….in the HEAVY RAIN Kathryn, Steph and Adeeba thought it

BMTC hosts Macmillan Coffee Morning 2019
BMTC staff and Partners held their now famous MacMillan coffee morning on the 4th of October 2019. They invited their clients and business contacts for tea

Garden of Rembrance awarded Gold
Many congratulations to the Marie Curie Team and in particular designer Emma Berry for the show border which has been awarded Gold today at the

Proud sponsors of Marie Curie at the NEC
The Firm is delighted to have sponsored Marie Curie at the Gardeners’ World Live show at the NEC from 13th to 16th June 2019 and

Firm achieves Law Society accreditation.
Borneo Martell Turner Coulston is proud to have been accredited by the Law Society Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) for the third year. The Scheme provides
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