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
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
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
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.
Christmas Closures
Our office will close for the Christmas break at 4:00pm on Friday, 19th December 2025, and we’ll reopen on Monday
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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
Client Confidentiality Explained: How Your Solicitor Keeps Your Information Safe
When you first approach a solicitor, you’re often doing so at a stressful or sensitive moment. Perhaps you are embroiled in a commercial dispute, navigating
Co-Ownership 2025: Your Guide to Shared Home Ownership in Northern Ireland
Buying a home has rarely felt tougher—especially for first-time buyers, who face high deposits and strict affordability tests. However, Northern Ireland’s Co-Ownership scheme offers a
Navigating the 2025 Stamp Duty Land Tax Changes: What Homebuyers and Investors Need to Know
As of April 1, 2025, significant changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) have occurred, impacting property transactions across England and Northern Ireland. These adjustments,
Private Landlords – Ever more Regulatory Burden
With the coming into force of The Electrical Safety Standards for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024, Landlords in Northern Ireland have yet another regulatory burden