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AdminOn 13th May the residential property market reopened with conveyancers, estate agents, surveyors and removal firms restarting their businesses. But you might be wondering - is this the right time to move house?
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AdminOver 50% of adults in the UK do not currently have a Will and during these worrying and uncertain times, a Will is one way to take control and give yourself peace of mind that your wishes are properly recorded should the worst happen. Here we talk about the easiest way to make a Will under lockdown and the reasons why every adult, whatever their age and circumstances, should do so.
Read more...Posted on March 12, 2020 by
AdminWhen you’re looking to buy a leasehold property it is important to be aware of the pros and cons. The leasehold scandal currently overshadowing the housing market, in which thousands of homeowners are trapped in new-build properties they cannot sell, highlights the importance of understanding the implications of a lease agreement before you buy a property.
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Admin Over the last few years, residential property taxes have undergone significant changes with further reforms to come this year. Both individual homebuyers and property investors need to be aware of the potential impact of some of these changes. Here we provide an up-to-date overview of residential property taxes and what they could mean for you.
Read more...Posted on February 13, 2020 by
AdminWhen you run a business you have a professional expectation that you will be paid by clients on time and in line with the payment terms specified on your invoice. However, this isn’t always the case. Unpaid debts can have a severe impact on the health of your business. Chasing debts is stressful, wastes your time and negatively affects your profits. Healthy cash flow is the lifeblood of your business and debt can leave you fearful for the future. Here we talk about how to manage and recover the debt to minimize the impact on your business.
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AdminAn estimated two million adults aged 16 to 59 years experienced domestic violence in the year ending March 2018. Women were twice as likely to experience domestic abuse than men, equating to an estimated 1.3 million female victims and 695,000 male victims.[1] Sadly, these figures have been under-reported as many victims don’t come forward.
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AdminLawyers around the country have dubbed the first working Monday of January ‘Divorce Day’ — so-called because of the spike in web searches, enquiries and instructions after the Christmas period — but it’s fair to say that Divorce Month is more accurate.
Read more...Posted on December 19, 2019 by
AdminRelationship breakdown is tough and when child arrangements are involved it is especially complicated. If you’re a parent who has separated or divorced and you are not able to see your children at all, or not as often as you would like, it can be devastating. You might feel that you are being prevented from maintaining a healthy relationship with your children and excluded from decisions involving them. It’s common for parents to disagree about child arrangements - in just the last quarter of 2018, the Ministry of Justice received 12,000 child arrangement cases.[1]
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AdminMost people consider themselves ‘law abiding citizens’, but anyone can get caught out when it comes to committing motoring offences. A survey carried out by Onepoll revealed that millions of people who believe they are law abiding commit about seven crimes a week. Driving offences, which include speeding and using a mobile phone while driving, were at the top of the list. Here QualitySolicitors talk about types of motoring offences, the penalties incurred and when to seek professional legal advice.
Read more...Posted on November 22, 2019 by
AdminA trust is a legal arrangement that can give you control over what happens to your financial assets both during your lifetime and when you die. Investigating trust options is an important consideration in estate planning.
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