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Commercial property refinance: What lenders look for and how to prepare
Rebecca Evans, from our Commercial Property Team, explains how to prepare for commercial property finance and what lenders typically dislike in refinance applications.
Property co-ownership: Why ownership details can’t be taken on trust
Claire Simmons, from our Residential Property Team, explains why property co-ownership details cannot be taken on trust and how UK law determines legal ownership rights.
When should charities make ‘serious incident reports’ to the Charity Commission?
Hay & Kilner’s Charity Law Team explain when charities must make serious incident reports to the Charity Commission and how to comply with reporting requirements.
Declaration of Trust: What it is and why it matters when buying property together
What is a Declaration of Trust? Sophie Miller from our Residential Property Team, explains how it works and why it’s essential when buying property with a partner or family member.
The Bank of Mum and Dad: A helping hand with hidden legal risks
'Bank of Mum and Dad’ explained: Claire Simmons, from our Residential Property Team, highlights the legal, tax and financial risks of helping children onto the property ladder.
Navigating financial and loyalty conflicts in charity governance
Sarah Furness, from our Charities & Employment Law & HR Teams, explains how charities can identify and manage financial and loyalty conflicts in governance, ensuring transparency, compliance and effective decision-making.

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