A Fairer Rental Market? Key Changes in the New Renters’ Rights Bill
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) has been introduced by the Labour government and seeks to replace the Renters’ Reform…
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An unlawful garage conversion results in a criminal offence An unlawful garage conversion results in a criminal offenceWhen a couple converted their garage into residential accommodation in breach of a condition imposed under a planning permission they may not have anticipated being…
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The Legal Consequences of ”The Beast from the East” The Legal Consequences of ”The Beast from the East”As you have undoubtedly noticed, the temperature has plummeted and the majority of the country is currently covered in snow with more forecast to be…
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Dementia Research Update: Social Interaction Dementia Research Update: Social InteractionResearch involving over 800 dementia patients across 69 care homes suggests just one hour a week of social interaction can improve the quality of life…
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Cryptocurrencies: The Legal Issues Cryptocurrencies: The Legal IssuesCryptocurrencies are the talk of the world, some say they will evolutionise the world we live in whereas others say they are a fad. The…
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Joseph Keeping and Laura Fearnley qualify as Solicitors Joseph Keeping and Laura Fearnley qualify as SolicitorsWe are delighted to announce that our two Trainee Solicitors Joseph Keeping and Laura Fearnley have qualified following completion of their training contracts with the…
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Shared Parental Leave: “Share the Joy” Shared Parental Leave: “Share the Joy”Shared Parental Leave in the UK was considered a large step forward in terms of equal gender treatment in the workplace. However, the take up…
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Oxfam Scandal Affects the Whole Charity Sector Oxfam Scandal Affects the Whole Charity SectorThe recent revelations and scandal regarding Oxfam and other charities working overseas has a direct affect upon the trust and confidence that everyone has in…
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What is ‘Dementia Tax’ and can it be avoided? What is ‘Dementia Tax’ and can it be avoided?Channel 4 recently broadcast a Dispatches episode titled “How to Avoid the Dementia Tax.” The episode looked at how individuals are increasingly having to use…
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Clapham & Collinge develop Client Relations Team to enhance client journey Clapham & Collinge develop Client Relations Team to enhance client journeyAs we maintain our strong growth across all sectors of the business, we are delighted to welcome Emma Flock who joined the firm as Client…
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Triumphant Charity Lasting Power of Attorney Scheme Triumphant Charity Lasting Power of Attorney SchemeFollowing our first ‘Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme’ which took place in November 2017, we are delighted to announce that we raised a total…
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Have you ever dreamed of building your own home? Have you ever dreamed of building your own home?This is now a reality for many who have successfully constructed their own homes following the introduction of the Self-Build and Custom House Building Act…
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Family Law update: January 2018 Family Law update: January 2018Aviva Survey Shows Costs of Divorce Increasing Rapidly Aviva have recently announced their family finances report on “the hidden cost of divorce and separation”. Their…