News archive: January 2023

  • Posted on January 19, 2023
    The cost-of-living crisis is hitting the UK’s landlords hard, with soaring inflation, interest rates and energy prices all exponentially adding to the cost of renting out property.
    As a landlord, you may be tempted to simply bump up the rent for all your tenants to cover your rising costs, but there are rules and restrictions involved in doing this and the consequences of getting it wrong can be harsh.
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  • Posted on January 13, 2023
    Many would-be investors are drawn to commercial property. Even in times of economic uncertainty, people like the idea of investing in bricks and mortar which can feel more real than a purely financial investment. A commercial property can be the foundation for a long-term income stream, as long as it is chosen carefully and well managed. There are traps for the unwary, so it is vital to get good legal advice before you commit yourself.
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  • Posted on January 12, 2023
    When you come to sell your business there will probably be a difference between the price that you think your business is worth and the amount that a buyer wishes to pay you. A possible middle ground is to negotiate an ‘earn out’ which is a structure whereby on the sale of a company you receive an initial amount, and then further sums will be paid dependent on the performance of the business following the sale.
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  • Posted on January 12, 2023
    The firm are pleased to announce that Paula Amer has joined the residential property team at their Evesham Office.
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  • Posted on January 10, 2023
    Have you ever spotted someone wearing a lanyard with a sunflower as a means of indicating that they have a non-visible disability (also known as a hidden or invisible disability)? But not everyone wishes to advertise their disability, and some people may not know that they have one.
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  • Posted on January 6, 2023
    When someone is hurt in an accident at work, or while visiting your business premises, it can be easy to panic. This is particularly true where the injury that has been suffered is serious and where your mind naturally starts to race with questions like whether the accident was your fault, whether you could have done anything to prevent it, whether any health and safety laws have been broken, and whether you could be sued for personal injury compensation.
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  • Posted on January 5, 2023
    While financial assets can be divided relatively easily when settling an estate, this is not usually possible with heirlooms such as a painting, a piece of furniture or individual pieces of jewellery. Even if items are not valuable, such items may be the cause of a dispute between siblings who have set their heart on something because of its sentimental value.
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  • Posted on January 5, 2023
    Does the idea of a brand-new home appeal to you? If so, you are not alone as the last two years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of people buying off plan. Whether you are looking for your forever home, an investment property, or a holiday hideaway, buying off plan has its own challenges.
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  • Posted on January 4, 2023
    Since April 2022, couples have been able to seek a divorce after one year of marriage without having to blame their former partner for any reason. Prior to the change in the law, couples who agreed to separate had to wait at least two years before they could divorce. If they wanted a divorce prior to this, then blame had to be attributed to their spouse. There were no alternative options.
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