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How will the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 impact landlords?

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces the biggest changes to the private rented sector in decades. Due to come into force from 1 May 2026, the legislation will affect how tenancies operate, how rent is reviewed and how landlords meet new compliance standards.

Wake Smith is sorry to hear about the closure of PM Law Solicitors.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) took the recent decision to "intervene into the group of firms", which include Proddow Mackay, Butterworths Solicitors, WB Pennine Solicitors, John M Lewis and Angela Viney Conveyancing Services.

Prenuptial agreements for older couples

Prenuptial agreements for older couples are becoming an increasingly important consideration as more people in the UK choose to marry later in life.

Prenups and digital assets: Why protecting digital assets with a prenup is growing in popularity

As digital wealth becomes more mainstream, prenuptial agreements are increasingly being used to protect digital assets. This article explores why prenups matter, the issues they can prevent and how they can be drafted effectively.

Strategic commercial advice, banking and succession-focused work solve challenging business issues

2025 was an active and rewarding year for Wake Smith’s Corporate and Commercial team in Sheffield.

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