Blogs
On 8th July our Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced a Stamp Duty Holiday which could save home buyers a staggering £15,000 in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). It’s a bold move that is intended to boost the property market during these unpredictable Covid-19 times and will see all home buyers whose purchase price is […]
A Child Arrangements Order sets out where a child lives and the time they spend with each parent or guardian. However, circumstances can change, and there may come a time when the Order needs to be amended. Below, we answer some key questions about the process of varying a Child Arrangements Order. Changes to a […]
If you choose to contest a Will it’s worth knowing what the process might look like for you and how, at a time of grief, resolving the matter through mediation might be a preferred option for everyone involved. One of the struggles that clients have is the realisation that, if their claim goes all the way to […]
When you make a Will it’s important to consider who you want your assets to go to when you die. Often this will be to just one single person, such as your spouse, however with ‘blended families’ being ever more common it’s wise to give it some serious thought so that you are clear on […]
You might think that making a Will is all about what happens to your money when you die, and in the main this is right! You may have many different types of assets ranging from physical cash in savings, property, valuable personal possessions and heirlooms, and of course you want this to go to someone you choose. This is […]
We feared that the post Covid-19 property market would be slow. We expected some activity but nothing that would signify a full recovery. We hoped for a steady and gradual filtering through of new conveyancing matters as people found confidence to venture out and commence their search for a new home. We brought colleagues back from furlough […]
The last few months have demonstrated the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for those who have been unable to leave their own homes or who have been concerned about dealing with their own affairs and have benefited from someone being able to act on their behalf. An LPA is a very useful document when in […]
Yesterday, we were pleased to learn that the new No-Fault Divorce Bill has finished its journey through Parliament and even though the new legislation will not be accessible until autumn 2021, this marks a significant change in the law. Divorce is often a challenging and emotional process, and for decades, couples in England and Wales have had […]
It seems that the current challenging times are bringing out all sorts of creativity from our team and many are putting pen to paper. So far we’ve had two emotional and heartfelt blogs from Clare and Stacey and now we have a more humorous scripture on what it’s like to be a furloughed solicitor from Amanda. […]
