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Background At the time of writing Covid-19 is again in the news by reference to both the on-going inquiry being conducted by Baroness Hallett and 2 seperate Personal Injury claims brought against Astra Zeneca following the administration of their vaccine....
An Act making provision about the enforcement of child support maintenance and other maintenance received Royal Assent on 20 July becoming law. It seeks to up-date the 1991 Child Support Act and 2008 Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act, by...
This new Act makes provision about an employee’s entitlement to unpaid leave should they have caring responsibilities. The Act received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023 The Act introduces a statutory entitlement to grant employees, who are providing or...
Property transactions of any form are a huge milestone, but moving house is often especially exciting. One of the most asked questions that clients are keen to know is exactly how long does it take to move house? There is no way to calculate the exact...
Buying a new home is an exciting prospect, however, the reverse is often true for selling a property. Selling your house can feel like a daunting task, and for good reason. The average home takes roughly 2-3 months to sell and can be an incredibly complex...
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one party to another. It's an essential step in any property transaction, and many homeowners are keen to know how much it contributes to the cost of buying a house. ...
Why you should consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney. If you have had cause to visit any central or east Kent Hospitals recently, you may have bumped into our advert and associated content in the ‘ League of Friends Magazine’ 2023- 2024...
Introduction It is becoming increasingly popular to buy property or land for development purposes at auction, as savvy buyers believe they may be able to secure property, or land at a price with real value for money. According to information supplied by...
The way property development projects are managed depends on the agreements made between the landowner and developer. These agreements demand considerable care and attention not just in the negotiation but also in the drafting. There are different types of...
When a commercial tenant’s lease expires complex legal issues can be created for the Landlord if the Tenant remains in occupation. To avoid these issues the Landlord should take the correct steps leading up to the expiry date to protect itself. ...
I have been a litigation lawyer for many years and for the past 6, or 7 I have had to grapple with the complexities of Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (‘SEND’) Law after my autistic children were diagnosed as such. From the very...
Firstly solicitors don’t bite and we are human (well most of us are!), I appreciate that visiting a solicitor can be a daunting prospect but we are very much here to help you so please do not be nervous. This guide highlights some of the things that...
(Corporate Insolvency & Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus)) (Amendment of Schedule 10 Regulations 2021) The temporary insolvency restrictions previously put in place by the government to ease financial pressures on business are being lifted. Instead...
I think it is fair to say that most people are surprised when I advise that the court has the power to go behind the deceased’s will, even where there was nothing wrong with it. This is despite the principles of Inheritance (Provision for Family and...
Settlement agreements (formerly known as compromise agreements) in an employment context are presently widespread and set out binding terms agreed between an employer and employee covering the ending of the employment relationship. Often, they will arise...
Setting out the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained The Building Safety Bill published on 5 July 2021 will create a clear pathway for the future of how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained. The...
What next for your business as we (hopefully) come out of Lockdown? Introduction On 26 June 2020 the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 came into force introducing measures to relieve the burden on businesses during the Coronavirus...
How can I make sure that someone I trust can speak for me or make decisions on my behalf in the future if I can’t (or don’t want to?) By making a legal document called a Lasting Power of Attorney (an LPA). There are two kinds: a...
When your partner faces the prospect of having to move into a care or nursing home it is an emotional and scary time. We often meet with families who are just overwhelmed not just emotionally but also with all the information, they have been given. This...
Supreme Court Judgment rules in favour of FCA's Business Interruption Insurance Test Case The Supreme Court delivered its judgment in the FCA’s Business Interruption Insurance Test Case on 15 January 2021. This has been welcomed as a lifeline...
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020 You may recall that the Government passed an Act in Parliament in June 2020 to support businesses in addressing the challenges arising...
Most people decide to make a Will when they have retired from the working world. Whilst for a small majority of people this may be fine for the rest of us it’s the wrong way to be thinking. Why? - let me give you a few examples of situations where a...
A Part 36 offer may be made at any time until judgment is handed down; including before proceedings having been issued. Although making an offer early on can be beneficial, it is wise to assess whether you are informed enough to make the offer if any...
Those who read my previous short article will be aware of the stay on possession claims imposed by CPR 55.29 was due to end on Sunday 23 August. At the mast minute, on 20 August 2020 the Lord Chancellor directed the Master of the Rolls and the Civil...
We all like to save a couple of pennies here and there for a rainy day or for that holiday that we are all planning for in 2021. Looking online you can purchase a Wills DIY pack for as little as £11.00 so no wonder people are tempted. If someone...
Temporary reduced rates until 31 st March 2021 . SCALE 1 RATES FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS OR IF YOU ARE SELLING YOUR PRIMARY HOME AND PURCHASING A DIRECT REPLACEMENT SCALE 2 RATES FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL/INVESTMENT PROPERTIES ...
We are all getting older and just by reading this sentence you are a few seconds older than when you started! But why do so few of us fail to prepare for later life, do we just want to put off thinking about it for another day. In my role, I often face the...
When I am not behind my desk at work I will often be found on an aeroplane flying to another country to explore. I always try and fly British Airways so I can collect Avios points and tier points. Collecting tier and Avios points gets a bit addictive but we...
A guide to securing possession of residential premises. The Standard Procedure - Section 8 Housing Act 1988 (as amended). As an alternative to the well known ‘Section 21’ procedure there are still a number advantages to using the standard...
From 25 June 2020 the present stay of domestic possession proceedings which came in following the lockdown is going to be extended until 23 August 2020. Part 55 of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (CPR) will be amended meaning possession...
Introduction Unfortunately, the fact that you have been able to secure a money judgment against a defendant does not mean that the judgment will be automatically discharged, without having to take further enforcement measures. The onus will be on you and...
The Small Business Commissioner and Late Payments etc Bill started its journey through Parliament this year. It will seek to sharpen the teeth previously given to SME’s under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 and other...
Know your Client – they may be a Debt Risk! The adage Prevention is better than Cure equally applies in the world of Debt Recovery. If you do not have access or wish to incur the costs of a Credit Risk company such as Experian use some free or cheap...
The Government has recently introduced a Bill in Parliament to support businesses in addressing the challenges arising from the impact of Covid 19. The Bill will amend Insolvency and Company law to support business and consists of six insolvency measures...
Kingsfords believe that it is important to support and nurture young talent and we will be displaying artwork from pupils at the Towers School at our Elwick Road office. Please check our social media for posts showcasing the work or visit our Elwick Road office. Thank you to Mrs Gregory of the Towers School for introducing us to such amazing young artists.
Ashford Snowdogs have recently posted this video about Kingsfords being the campaigns education partner and had this to say about us...
Kingsfords Solicitors are proudly sponsoring Charing FC Under 13’s football team. Charing Football Club was formed over a 100 years ago and has developed into a community institution, running teams from as young as under 7’s all the way through to the adult first teams.
My inspiration for the Pilgrim's Hospice Ashford Snowdog campaign came from my love of animals and the fact this was an appeal based in Ashford town centre, which has been the home of Kingsfords Solicitors since the late 1800's. I thought this appeal was a wonderful opportunity to connect with local people, many of whom have been our clients for years.
As Education Partner to the Pilgrims Hospice “Snow Dogs Discover Ashford” 2018 project we have teamed up with artist Oliver Winconek, who is decorating our Snowdog.
We are today launching our Snow Pup Design Competition for primary school children aged 11 years and under.
We are proud to announce that we are sponsoring the Pilgrims Hospice and are currently supporting their "Snow Dogs Discover Ashford" 2018 project as their Education Partner.
Welcome to the new Kingsfords blog! Watch this space for updates, articles and information relating to a variety of legal topics as well as firm news.
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