What Is Conveyancing and Why Is It So Important?
Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property, or remortgaging, conveyancing is a key part of the process. It can feel overwhelming, especially if…
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The Importance of Making a Will The Importance of Making a WillHaving an Up-To-Date Will The simple definition of a Will is a legal document that sets out your wishes regarding the distribution of your money,…
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Post-mortem legal disputes: Ownership of Ashes Post-mortem legal disputes: Ownership of AshesWhen a person dies there are a whole host of legal issues to be considered. One of these issues which is often of fundamental importance…
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August Planning Update – NPPF v2, housing delivery and other developments August Planning Update – NPPF v2, housing delivery and other developmentsThe focus is back on the NPPF2 following its release last week and everyone has something to say about it. Some of the key points…
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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce trainee promotions and welcomes new starters Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce trainee promotions and welcomes new startersAs we continue to develop our workforce, build for the future and excel within the legal sector we take this opportunity to introduce three new…
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HMRC clarifies definition of ‘Residential Property’ for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) HMRC clarifies definition of ‘Residential Property’ for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)The Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Stamp Taxes Practitioner Group have published a summary setting out HMRC’s view on the ‘residential property’ meaning for…
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Do you need to regain possession of your rented property? Do you need to regain possession of your rented property?There are many reasons why a landlord may wish to regain possession of a property. Whether a Landlord wishes to sell the property, a tenant…
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Nestlé lose decade-long KitKat court battle Nestlé lose decade-long KitKat court battleNestlé have suffered a significant blow in their battle to trademark their four-fingered wafer shape chocolate bar known as KitKat. After the trademark was initially…
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Tini Owens loses landmark Supreme Court divorce battle Tini Owens loses landmark Supreme Court divorce battleToday The Supreme Court rejected Tini Owen’s appeal to divorce her millionaire husband, meaning she must remain married until 2020. On Thursday 17th May, the…
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A record-breaking Lunch on the Green 2018! A record-breaking Lunch on the Green 2018!On Wednesday 11th July, we hosted our annual summer networking and fundraising event ‘Lunch on the Green’ in support of Break Charity. Billed as the…
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The Pimlico Plumbers case – what will this mean to Employment law? The Pimlico Plumbers case – what will this mean to Employment law?In recent years there has been a surge in companies such as Deliveroo and Uber investing into the gig economy, whereby they are hiring workers…
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Top tips for dealing with accidents and illness abroad Top tips for dealing with accidents and illness abroadIt’s the time of year when many of us will be preparing to depart on much needed summer holidays. Although no one wants to think…
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The Incapacity Crisis – The Importance of the Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney The Incapacity Crisis – The Importance of the Health & Welfare Lasting Power of AttorneySolicitors for the Elderly (SFE) has launched its latest media campaign to raise awareness of the importance of the Health and Welfare Lasting Power of…