Author: Admin

• Common Types of Business Disputes and How a Business Dispute Solicitor Can Resolve Them
  Posted on November 21, 2024 by Admin
  Managing a successful business requires maintaining good working relationships, so when a dispute occurs, it’s in everyone’s interest that the conflict is resolved quickly and amicably.
  Business dispute solicitors are essential for navigating and resolving conflicts efficiently. Read on to discover why understanding business disputes and resolving them efficiently are essential for any business to thrive.
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  Posted in: business disputes, commercial litigation, business disputes solicitors
• Family Disputes and Mediation: A Guide to Resolving Family Conflicts
  Posted on September 25, 2024 by Admin
  Family disputes can be upsetting and stressful, ranging from minor disagreements to major conflicts. Disputes between family members can take many forms, including spousal conflict, child custody matters and inheritance issues.
  If left unresolved, these disputes can have long-term consequences for all involved.
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  Posted in: Family Law
• Is the Leasehold Being Abolished in the UK, and What are the Recent Reforms?
  Posted on August 23, 2024 by Admin
  As the UK government rolls out ambitious reforms, homeowners and potential buyers alike are asking: What does this mean for me? Whether you're a current leaseholder, a prospective homebuyer, or simply curious about the changing face of property ownership in the UK, this article will guide you through the maze of new legislation and what it means for the future of home ownership.
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  Posted in: conveyancing
• A quick guide to being an executor of a will
  Posted on July 18, 2024 by Admin
  After someone close to you dies, you may be named as an executor of their will. Being given this responsibility can be a lot to handle at a difficult time, and may prompt a lot of questions. So what exactly does being the executor/administrator of a will or estate mean?
  To help lessen the load, here's a quick guide covering what this important responsibility entails and how you can get expert advice to make this challenging role easier to handle.
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  Posted in: Wills and probate
  Tagged: executer of a will, wills solicitors, estate administration
• What is the title deed, and what is the importance of the title deed?
  Posted on July 17, 2024 by Admin
  Almost everyone has heard of title deeds, yet very few know much about them. Here, we answer many of the questions surrounding these contracts, so read on to discover what title deeds are, why they are important and how they can be located, as well as the potential issues relating to these important documents.
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  Posted in: conveyancing
  Tagged: conveyancing, housing, title deed
• First-Time Buyers Guide
  Posted on June 25, 2024 by Admin
  Taking that first step onto the housing ladder can be an exciting prospect, but it can also be a daunting and confusing time. First-time home buyers often have to navigate legal jargon, lengthy paperwork and mortgage uncertainty.
  If you’re considering buying your first property, read this first-time home-buyer guide and discover everything you need to know about the first-home legal process, including the importance of acquiring specialist legal help, home-buying tips and the potential pitfalls to avoid.
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  Posted in: conveyancing
• Your Guide to Funeral Arrangements
  Posted on June 21, 2024 by Admin
  When a loved-one passes away, it's never easy to come to terms with, especially if you are tasked with managing their funeral and estate. Grief and the practical steps of arranging funerals and other death-related processes rarely go hand in hand when emotions are running high, which is why we have created this guide.
  Here we aim to lighten the load by giving you a bitesize guide to help you through this difficult time. Here we'll give you practical tips to help you organise a perfect send off for your loved-one, from choosing a funeral director, dealing with funeral expenses and even managing your deceased loved-one's estate.
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  Posted in: Wills and probate
• Embracing Flexibility in Your Work Schedule: A Legal Perspective
  Posted on April 19, 2024 by Admin
  Flexible working is a way of working that suits an employee’s needs, such as flexible working hours and remote working. Effective from 6 April 2024, the UK’s new Flexible Working Regulations have been introduced, impacting both employers and employees.
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  Posted in: Employment Law
• Expert advice on how to obtain a Prenuptial Agreement
  Posted on March 25, 2024 by Admin
  A prenuptial, or premarital, agreement is an arrangement made by a couple before they marry or enter into a civil partnership. It dictates how their assets will be divided in the event of divorce proceedings or dissolution.
  Premarital agreements provide clarity and security for couples, protecting their future interests and providing them with confidence in taking that next important step.
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  Posted in: Family Law
  Tagged: family
• Exploring the Benefits of Using an Online Conveyancing Quote Tool
  Posted on February 13, 2024 by Admin
  So, the wheels are now in motion. You've had an offer accepted on a new home! But now you've found your potential new home, it's time to think about conveyancing.
  
  This is where our online conveyancing quote can help you get the home of your dreams.
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  Posted in: conveyancing
• Insurance company not covering claim
  Posted on February 8, 2024 by Admin
  If something has gone wrong, then you will be relieved if you took out insurance to protect you against the risk.
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  Posted in: Small Claims
• Landlord and tenant dispute
  Posted on February 8, 2024 by Admin
  Both landlords and tenants can become unhappy because the other is not complying with the terms of their rental agreement. Landlord and tenant law can be quite complicated, but the best solution is often found by having a conversation.
  
  Where this fails, put your concerns in writing. Two of the most common situations are covered in the sample letters below.
  
  If that still does not do the trick, you can use our service to get advice on your situation. We can help you with the next steps – which might be mediation.
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  Posted in: Small Claims
• Understanding No-Fault Divorce
  Posted on December 20, 2023 by Admin
• Empowering Your Divorce Journey: Expert Guidance for a Smooth Transition
  Posted on November 24, 2023 by Admin
• What are consumer rights?
  Posted on September 11, 2023 by Admin
• Top tips for students starting University
  Posted on September 4, 2023 by Admin
• Small Claims Advice – Hospitality and Travel
  Posted on August 28, 2023 by Admin
• Small Claims Advice – Car and Vehicle Repairs
  Posted on August 21, 2023 by Admin
• Small Claims Advice – Credit Cards and Purchases
  Posted on August 7, 2023 by Admin
• 5 key factors to consider when choosing an immigration solicitor
  Posted on July 14, 2023 by Admin
• Antisocial Behaviour and its impact on Individuals and society
  Posted on June 23, 2023 by Admin
• Tenancy Agreement and its 6 Key Elements
  Posted on June 2, 2023 by Admin
• What is shared ownership?
  Posted on April 19, 2023 by Admin
• LPE1 Form- A Comprehensive Guide
  Posted on March 31, 2023 by Admin
• Do I need conveyancing solicitors?
  Posted on February 13, 2023 by Admin
• Nil rate threshold of stamp duty land tax for all purchases from £125,000 to £250,000
  Posted on February 1, 2023 by Admin
• What is probate, and how does the process work?
  Posted on November 10, 2022 by Admin
• Free Wills Month – QualitySolicitors and Barnardo’s Partnership
  Posted on October 3, 2022 by Admin
• Thinking of investing in commercial property? Here’s what you need to know
  Posted on January 6, 2022 by Admin
• Child arrangements: A guide for separated parents over the holidays
  Posted on November 8, 2021 by Admin
• Lasting Power of Attorney: Everything You Need to Know
  Posted on September 22, 2021 by Admin
• Read this blog before making a Will
  Posted on July 14, 2021 by Admin
• Do I need a solicitor for my amicable divorce?
  Posted on May 10, 2021 by Admin
• How can I see my child without going to court?
  Posted on February 1, 2021 by Admin
• How can I get my house move back on track post-lockdown?
  Posted on December 1, 2020 by Admin
• Is it possible to make a Will during the Covid-19 pandemic?
  Posted on November 4, 2020 by Admin
• Buying a leasehold property: implications and avoiding the new-build trap
  Posted on March 12, 2020 by Admin
• What you need to know about residential property taxes
  Posted on February 27, 2020 by Admin
• Commercial debt recovery: 5 steps businesses should take
  Posted on February 13, 2020 by Admin
• Domestic violence early warning signs and legal support available
  Posted on January 29, 2020 by Admin
• What to expect if your marriage is ending
  Posted on January 16, 2020 by Admin
• Child contact rights after a split
  Posted on December 19, 2019 by Admin
• What happens if you've been charged with a motoring offence
  Posted on December 12, 2019 by Admin
• Will trusts and lifetime trusts explained
  Posted on November 22, 2019 by Admin
• What benefits can I get to help with heating costs?
  Posted on November 18, 2019 by Admin
• What is a Power of Attorney?
  Posted on November 7, 2019 by Admin
• Can I protect my home from care fees?
  Posted on November 1, 2019 by Admin
• Probate step-by-step: what to do when a loved one dies
  Posted on October 28, 2019 by Admin
• Investor Guide: Should I buy a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)?
  Posted on October 17, 2019 by Admin
• Your complete first-time buyer’s guide
  Posted on October 10, 2019 by Admin
• What to do now to move in before Christmas
  Posted on October 3, 2019 by Admin
• How much personal injury compensation can I claim?
  Posted on September 18, 2019 by Admin
• What all property owners should know about squatter’s rights
  Posted on August 22, 2019 by Admin
• How to find missing beneficiaries
  Posted on August 15, 2019 by Admin
• 5 steps to navigate summer holidays when you’re divorced
  Posted on June 26, 2019 by Admin
• Maternity and paternity rights at work for same-sex couples
  Posted on June 20, 2019 by Admin
• Tenant Fee Act 2019: what this means for tenants and landlords
  Posted on June 6, 2019 by Admin
• How to protect yourself from property fraud
  Posted on March 11, 2019 by Admin
• Five things to consider when making a will
  Posted on March 7, 2019 by Admin
• How is a Will revoked?
  Posted on February 28, 2019 by Admin
• Wills & LPAs: Planning Ahead for Peace of Mind
  Posted on February 4, 2019 by Admin
• What you need to know about nuptial agreements
  Posted on December 17, 2018 by Admin
• Aretha Franklin and the lessons we can learn about making a Will
  Posted on November 30, 2018 by Admin
• Black Friday Top Tips
  Posted on November 16, 2018 by Admin
• Plans to introduce a minimum three-year tenancy
  Posted on November 14, 2018 by Admin
• What to do if you’re being evicted
  Posted on October 18, 2018 by Admin
• Will we get no-fault divorce?
  Posted on September 28, 2018 by Admin
• What to look for in a tenancy agreement
  Posted on September 17, 2018 by Admin
• TV Attorney Syndrome
  Posted on August 14, 2018 by Admin
• Considering a buy-to-let for retirement? Read this.
  Posted on August 9, 2018 by Admin
• Read this before you buy at auction
  Posted on July 2, 2018 by Admin
• Online estate agents… mind the gap!
  Posted on June 30, 2018 by Admin
• Bank of Mum and Dad: is it better to loan, gift or go guarantor?
  Posted on June 13, 2018 by Admin
• It’s My Life: Living Wills and Health & Welfare Powers of Attorney
  Posted on June 4, 2018 by Admin
• When Should I Extend My Lease?
  Posted on May 29, 2018 by Admin
• Women in the workplace 100 years on from when they were first given the right to vote
  Posted on May 25, 2018 by Admin
• Trust me, it’s a Good Idea: The Simplicity and Power of Trusts in Wills.
  Posted on May 22, 2018 by Admin
• Litigants in Person – Are the (kid) gloves now off?
  Posted on May 11, 2018 by Admin
• The New Royal Baby and Parental Responsibility
  Posted on April 26, 2018 by Admin
• Becoming a Landlord
  Posted on April 24, 2018 by Admin
• Commercial Leases: Top Tips for Tenants
  Posted on April 17, 2018 by Admin
• Lasting powers of attorney essential for today’s lifestyle when future planning
  Posted on April 11, 2018 by Admin
• Protecting Against the Worst: Guardians in Wills
  Posted on April 9, 2018 by Admin
• A Guide to... The Right of First Refusal - Sale by Contract
  Posted on April 5, 2018 by Admin
• Building / Construction Disputes
  Posted on March 26, 2018 by Admin
• Thinking of making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) without using a Solicitor?
  Posted on March 6, 2018 by Admin
• Brand Protection
  Posted on March 6, 2018 by Admin
• 1 in 6 First Time Buyers Get Financial Support From Parents - What You Need To Know
  Posted on March 1, 2018 by Admin
• Life as a Mother and Managing Partner of a Law Firm
  Posted on February 26, 2018 by Admin
• New licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation in Brighton and Hove
  Posted on February 15, 2018 by Admin
• No More Paper Deeds At Land Registry
  Posted on February 6, 2018 by Admin
• You pays your money, you takes your choice (or why use a local solicitor?)
  Posted on February 1, 2018 by Admin
• Keeping your house sale on track - what can you do to help?
  Posted on January 19, 2018 by Admin
• 10 REASONS TO MAKE A WILL IN 2018
  Posted on January 12, 2018 by Admin
• House prices – the rise and fall…
  Posted on January 12, 2018 by Admin
• Why you should consider purchasing a buy-to-let in Brighton & Hove
  Posted on January 9, 2018 by Admin
• Dementia - let's talk about it
  Posted on January 4, 2018 by Admin
• No more leasehold houses!
  Posted on January 2, 2018 by Admin
• Social mobility…
  Posted on December 15, 2017 by Admin
• Will your property hold its value? It’s not just about the market
  Posted on December 14, 2017 by Admin
• Gifted deposits: what you need to know…
  Posted on December 13, 2017 by Admin
• Sales to First Time Buyers Fall - But Will Recent Changes Make Property More Accessible?
  Posted on December 6, 2017 by Admin
• The “Common Law Marriage” Myth
  Posted on November 30, 2017 by Admin
• Unmarried and unprotected?
  Posted on November 27, 2017 by Admin
• No more SDLT for First Time Buyers
  Posted on November 23, 2017 by Admin
• Buying a house down south? Be prepared to pay more Stamp Duty Tax!
  Posted on November 21, 2017 by Admin
• The Future of Wills?
  Posted on November 20, 2017 by Admin
• Preparing for Christmas and beyond…
  Posted on November 13, 2017 by Admin
• Number of property sales falling through in the UK increases.
  Posted on November 9, 2017 by Admin
• Hope for the best but prepare for the worst
  Posted on November 8, 2017 by Admin
• The Potential Pitfalls of Dying Intestate
  Posted on October 30, 2017 by Admin
• Personal Injury Discount Rate U-Turn Fear
  Posted on October 26, 2017 by Admin
• A room with a view?
  Posted on October 25, 2017 by Admin
• New Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims
  Posted on October 18, 2017 by Admin
• Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common
  Posted on October 17, 2017 by Admin
• Is property in the South East becoming unaffordable?
  Posted on October 13, 2017 by Admin
• Who decides if a child should be immunised?
  Posted on October 11, 2017 by Admin
• How can I avoid or reduce my inheritance tax liability in the event of my death?
  Posted on October 10, 2017 by Admin
• Higher rate stamp duty - do I need to pay it?
  Posted on October 10, 2017 by Admin
• Intellectual Property - Are you protected?
  Posted on October 5, 2017 by Admin
• House prices too high in the South East to qualify for Help to Buy bonus
  Posted on September 29, 2017 by Admin
• Give yourself the edge in a competitive housing market
  Posted on September 27, 2017 by Admin
• Divorce & separation – which resolution works for you?
  Posted on September 14, 2017 by Admin
• Inheritance Tax: should it be scrapped or kept?
  Posted on September 12, 2017 by Admin
• Brighton gets geared up for greener travel with city-wide bike share scheme
  Posted on September 11, 2017 by Admin
• To Mediate or not to Mediate......
  Posted on August 1, 2017 by Admin
• Property fraud & why we need your ID
  Posted on July 13, 2017 by Admin
• I’m a Trustee of a charity and the objects of the charity have not been updated, what is my liability?
  Posted on June 30, 2017 by Admin
• I’m letting a commercial property as Trustee, am I liable for the replies to enquiries that I give to the Tenant?
  Posted on June 30, 2017 by Admin
• WHY DOES PROBATE APPEAR TO TAKE SO LONG?
  Posted on June 15, 2017 by Admin
• County court judgments for debts soar!
  Posted on May 17, 2017 by Admin
• No Fault Divorce, Happier Ever After?
  Posted on May 12, 2017 by Admin
• Changes to IHT
  Posted on March 28, 2017 by Admin
• So I can ban the hijab at my workplace, can I?
  Posted on March 24, 2017 by Admin
• Justice scales tip in clamaints favour
  Posted on March 22, 2017 by Admin
• When a Will is not necessarily the way
  Posted on March 16, 2017 by Admin
• A plea to recognise PTSD
  Posted on March 14, 2017 by Admin
• Do we still need civil partnerships at all?
  Posted on February 24, 2017 by Admin
• Top Tips - First Time Buyers
  Posted on February 13, 2017 by Admin
• Charging Leases – Five Top Tips For Landlords
  Posted on December 19, 2016 by Admin
• Overage Payments – What do they mean for a developer?
  Posted on December 19, 2016 by Admin
• Five points to remember when you negotiate for your Commercial Property Lease
  Posted on November 8, 2016 by Admin
• Vauxhall Zafira Claims
  Posted on November 10, 2015 by Admin
• The Consumer Rights Act 2015
  Posted on October 14, 2015 by Admin
• The general election - how will each party impact on our housing market?
  Posted on April 22, 2015 by Admin
• Still Yourself
  Posted on March 19, 2015 by Admin
• Do you have a will?
  Posted on February 12, 2015 by Admin
• January divorce update
  Posted on February 3, 2015 by Admin
• January divorce update
  Posted on February 3, 2015 by Admin
• The new changes in stamp duty that could save you thousands
  Posted on December 4, 2014 by Admin