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Stages of the conveyancing process

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Property transactions can often be complicated and require the expertise of an experienced conveyancer to provide guidance and support. However, we believe it is also important for potential homebuyers and sellers to have a comprehensive understanding of the...

Thinking of Equity Release? We are here to help.

Donna Trewerne
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What is Equity Release? If you are a home-owner, you can access some of the money invested in your home without having to move in one of 2 ways:- Lifetime Mortgage. This acts like a normal mortgage, being a loan secured against the value of your home....

Employment Law Up-date - Discrimination arising from Disability

Thomas Browne
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Background A family bakery business in North Wales, employing nearly 1000 employees over its 4 sites has recently been found to have discriminated against an employee under Section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 . This section specifically relates to...

Legislation in Limbo?

Daniel Crook
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As Parliament is dissolved pre-election – what happens to legislation in the process of being put on the Statute Books? A snap election has been called with all eyes on the upcoming debates – leaving little time for the government’s...

GMB Union ramps up its dispute with Amazon UK

Daniel Crook
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The General & Municipal Workers Union, reported to have in excess of 560,000 members in the UK across nearly all industrial sectors, has recently stepped up its actions against Amazon. It has issued a Class Action “Inducement Claim” in the...

The Renters Reform Bill -Will it become Law?

Daniel Crook
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Government Intentions There has been much recent speculation in the press and amongst opposing politicians as to whether the intended Renters Reform Act will receive Royal ascent, without having been watered down by a raft of potential changes. To recap,...

How long does grant of probate take?

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Before the probate process can begin, a Grant of Probate will need to be obtained. A Grant of Probate is a legal document that is issued by the Probate Registry, which is part of the court system. This document should be obtained by an executor who will be...

Can I write my own will?

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Wills are incredibly important legal documents, that outline how you would like your assets and debts to be distributed in the event of your death. Unfortunately, many people in the UK have yet to create a Will, which in the unfortunate event of an untimely...

Litigation Funding - the Post Office and Horizon IT scandal

Daniel Crook
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The recent ITV series Mr Bates vs The Post Office has drawn to the Public’s attention the fact that over 900 postmasters were wrongly criminally convicted of theft and false accounting  as a consequence of the accounting defects within the...

How long does conveyancing take?

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One of the questions we are most frequently asked by home movers is, how long does conveyancing take? We take a look at the process and the amount of time it might take until you can complete your sale or purchase. If you would like to move quickly, it is...

Child Support (Enforcement) Act 2023

Rhian Taylor
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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...

Carer's Leave Act 2023

Daniel Crook
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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...

How long does it take to move house?

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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...

5 top tips for selling your home

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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...

How much does conveyancing cost?

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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.

Marcus Parsons
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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...

Buying or Selling Property or Land at Auction

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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...

Property Development Agreements

James Mackay
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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...

Commercial Landlords - what to do if your lease is set to expire

James Mackay
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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. ...

What do we mean by SEND Law?

Thomas Browne
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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...

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