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Property predictions

Glenda Ferneyhough reflects on a busy year in conveyancing and forecasts the market's movements in 2015

After Cheshire West

The Cheshire West case in early 2014 redefined the parameters for the deprivation of liberty of vulnerable clients. Nick Buckman provides an update

Saving for tomorrow

Reforms to pensions and ISAs will alter the UK's savings system beyond recognition when government reforms come into effect on 6 April. Penny Cogher offers a breakdown of the effects of the changes

What's mine is yours – including my debt

Judith Fitton offers valuable guidance for divorcing couples who are likely to be caught up in the sticky web of debt repayment

A draconian deterrent

A strict liability criminal offence for off-shore tax declarations can only lead to one grim outcome, warns Robert Maas

Watch your mouth

Watch your mouth, warns David Freedman. Your language just cost you that deal

Professional judgement

Jennifer Martin considers the duties of a COFA as the SRA proposes changes to the accounts rules

GP jargon buster: a guide

Dr Nicholas Swale translates the difficult vernacular used in doctors' circles