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The 2025 Budget introduces a “mansion tax” (High Value Council Tax Surcharge) on UK homes over £2M, taking effect April 2028. Homeowners face an annual levy up to £7,500, while buyers, sellers, and estate planners must consider legal and financial implications. Planning now is essential to manage future costs and property decisions.
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What the 2025 Budget “Mansion Tax” Means for Homeowners
The 2025 Budget introduces a “mansion tax” (High Value Council Tax Surcharge) on UK homes over £2M, taking effect April 2028. Homeowners face an annual levy up to £7,500, while buyers, sellers, and estate planners must consider legal and financial implications. Planning now is essential to manage future costs and property decisions.
Last-Minute Co-Parenting Christmas Checklist
A practical last-minute Christmas checklist for separated parents who need to agree arrangements quickly and calmly. From planning handovers and managing gifts to supporting children’s routines and emotions, this guide helps you keep communication positive and reduce festive stress. Learn how to create a smooth, child-focused holiday even when time is short.
Why Your ‘Final Order’ Isn’t Final: Understanding Divorce Terminology in 2025
Many people assume their divorce is complete once they receive a ‘final order’, but this only ends the marriage – not the financial ties. Without a binding financial order, claims remain open indefinitely, risking future disputes over property, income, pensions and more. This blog explains why confusion persists and why securing proper financial arrangements is essential.
Divorce Week 2025: Understanding Your Options When It Comes to Divorce
There’s no single “right” way to divorce. Every relationship is different, and so is every path to resolution. At Thornton Jones Solicitors, we explain the main options available, from mediation and collaborative law to negotiation and court proceedings, helping you find the approach that best fits your circumstances and supports a positive way forward.
Divorce Week 2025: Finding the Right Support When Relationships End
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) acts like insurance for your future, giving trusted people authority to manage your affairs if you can’t. Without one, your family may face stress and costly court processes. Learn the importance of both Health and Welfare and Property and Financial Affairs LPAs, and how to put them in place for peace of mind.
Lasting Powers of Attorney: Protection You Hope You’ll Never Need
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) acts like insurance for your future, giving trusted people authority to manage your affairs if you can’t. Without one, your family may face stress and costly court processes. Learn the importance of both Health and Welfare and Property and Financial Affairs LPAs, and how to put them in place for peace of mind.
Collaborative Law: A more amicable approach to divorce
Divorce is often stressful and emotional, but couples can find amicable solutions through collaborative law and family mediation. These approaches help manage finances, co-parenting, and communication without lengthy court battles, reducing conflict and supporting a smoother transition to post-divorce life.
