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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...
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