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14th February 2025

Inheritance Tax Changes: A Challenge for Farmers and Family Businesses

From April 2026, changes to Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief may make passing down family farms and businesses much harder for future generations. Chartered Legal Executive Kate Deathridge explains the changes.

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The Road to Qualification: My Training Journey at Thomas Flavell & Sons

Zara is a trainee solicitor at TFS having started her training contract in December 2023. She is due to qualify as a solicitor in the Private Client team in June 2025. Her route to qualification as a solicitor has followed the ‘traditional’ path.

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11th February 2025

Thomas Flavell & Sons - Proud Sponsors of Leamington Spa Half Marathon!

Leamington Spa Half Marathon returns for the 8th year! The event, which has sold out for the past 7 years, is organised by Raceways, a successful CIC has hosted events involving thousands of adults and children over the years.

Read article by Lucy Worrall

10th February 2025

Building a Legal Career: My Hands-On Apprenticeship Journey at Thomas Flavell & Sons

Izzy Holloway shares her journey as a Trainee Paralegal at TFS, highlighting the benefits of a Level 4 apprenticeship. She discusses key lessons, the balance between study and work, and how the firm’s support is shaping her legal career.

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5th February 2025

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Changes: What Homebuyers Need to Know Before April 2025

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax paid when purchasing a property or land in England and Northern Ireland. It applies to both Freehold and Leasehold properties.

Read article by April Ford

4th February 2025

Getting Your Life Admin in Order: What Paperwork You Need to Store

Was your New Year's Resolution to get your life admin up to date? Not quite achieved it yet? Let’s face it - life admin isn’t the most exciting thing to tackle, but getting your paperwork in order can save you and your loved ones a lot of stress.

Read article by Lucy Worrall

31st January 2025

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