When AML Turns Into Data Hunger
Anti-money laundering checks are essential. If you are moving money, buying property, opening accounts, or dealing with regulated firms, identity
First-Time Buyers in Northern Ireland: How to Choose the Right Conveyancing Solicitor
Buying your first house is exciting right up until someone mentions searches, title, contracts, lender conditions, and completion dates. Then
Pensions & Inheritance Tax 2027: What Northern Ireland Families Must Know
Most people treat their pension as something separate from their estate. It’s your retirement pot. And if anything is left
Inheritance Tax & Family Farms NI: APR/BPR Changes from April 2026 Explained
If your family owns farmland in Northern Ireland, you’ve probably heard the noise about inheritance tax changes. Some of it
Choosing a Care Home in Northern Ireland (2026 Guide)
Choosing a Care Home in Northern Ireland (2025–2026): A Practical Guide for Families When someone you love reaches the point
March 2026 Interest Rate Cut: What NI Homeowners Must Do
What the Potential Bank of England Interest Rate Cut Means for Your Mortgage & Property Plans There’s a quiet shift
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When AML Turns Into Data Hunger
Anti-money laundering checks are essential. If you are moving money, buying property, opening accounts, or dealing with regulated firms, identity checks are part of the
First-Time Buyers in Northern Ireland: How to Choose the Right Conveyancing Solicitor
Buying your first house is exciting right up until someone mentions searches, title, contracts, lender conditions, and completion dates. Then it starts to feel less
Pensions & Inheritance Tax 2027: What Northern Ireland Families Must Know
Most people treat their pension as something separate from their estate. It’s your retirement pot. And if anything is left when you die, it passes
Inheritance Tax & Family Farms NI: APR/BPR Changes from April 2026 Explained
If your family owns farmland in Northern Ireland, you’ve probably heard the noise about inheritance tax changes. Some of it has been alarmist. Some of
Choosing a Care Home in Northern Ireland (2026 Guide)
Choosing a Care Home in Northern Ireland (2025–2026): A Practical Guide for Families When someone you love reaches the point of needing residential or nursing
March 2026 Interest Rate Cut: What NI Homeowners Must Do
What the Potential Bank of England Interest Rate Cut Means for Your Mortgage & Property Plans There’s a quiet shift happening in the background of
Agricultural and Business Inheritance Tax Relief U-Turn: What APR and BPR Changes Mean in Northern Ireland
A U-Turn on Agricultural and Business Inheritance Tax Relief: What It Means for Families and Business Owners Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief
Care Home Decisions in Northern Ireland: Legal Advice
When a Loved One Needs Care: What Patients and Families in Northern Ireland Should Know When a parent, spouse, or close relative can no longer
Season’s Greetings from J.J. Taylor & Co Solicitors: 2025 Year in Review
As the year ends, we thank our clients, friends, and partners for your trust in J.J. Taylor & Co Solicitors. We hope our legal updates
Christmas Closures
Our office will close for the Christmas break at 4:00pm on Friday, 19th December 2025, and we’ll reopen on Monday 5th January 2026. If you
A Practical Guide to Updating Your Will Before the New Year
As families gather over Christmas and life slows down, many people start thinking about the year ahead and whether their affairs are in order. One
Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in the New Year? What You Should Get Ready Over Christmas
If you’re planning to buy or sell a home in Northern Ireland in the New Year, the Christmas period is the ideal time to prepare.
Companies House Identity Verification: What Every UK Company Director Needs to Know Before 18 November 2025
From 18 November 2025, all UK company directors will be required to verify their identity with Companies House. Learn how to stay compliant and understand
Understanding Care Home Charges in Northern Ireland: A Guide for Families
When a loved one moves into a care home, one of the first questions families face is: How much will this cost — and who
Selling in a Chain: How We Keep NI Transactions Moving
Selling in a chain in Northern Ireland is where most completion delays happen: one slow reply, a late mortgage offer, or a survey wobble and
NI Probate Timeline: From Death to Grant (with checklist)
When a loved one passes away, it’s essential to navigate the next steps with clarity and support. You will either need a Grant of Probate
How to Trace a Deceased Person’s Pensions and Insurance
When someone passes away, it isn’t always obvious what pensions or insurance policies they held. Even serious correspondence is increasingly sent exclusively by email. Therefore,
You’ve Been Appointed Under a Power of Attorney in Northern Ireland – What Now?
Being appointed as an Attorney under a Power of Attorney (PoA) is a serious responsibility. In Northern Ireland, once the PoA has been registered with
🕒 Boost in Solicitor Hourly Rate: What Small Businesses & Clients in NI Need to Know
Headline change: From £102 to £155 per hour — a sharp 52% rise in the Taxing Master hourly rate for solicitors in Northern Ireland. This