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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Pet-Nuptials? Dog custody becomes more prevalent in divorces. Pet-Nuptials? Dog custody becomes more prevalent in divorces.Recent figures produced show that about 10% of couples who own a dog together but then break up agree on shared custody. TV star Anthony…
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What are your rights if your package holiday gets cancelled? What are your rights if your package holiday gets cancelled?With the surge of holidaymakers being stuck in chaotic queues at airports and the increase of flight delays and cancellations across airlines following staff shortages…
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What are your rights as a cohabitee? What are your rights as a cohabitee?What is cohabiting? The legal definition of cohabitation is a loving arrangement whereby a couple, who is not married or in a civil partnership, live…
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Why is it important to have a professionally drafted tenancy agreement? Why is it important to have a professionally drafted tenancy agreement?If you intend to rent property as a landlord or a tenant, it is crucial to have a professionally drafted agreement, which should be prepared…
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Cost of clinical negligence claims increases again. Cost of clinical negligence claims increases again.According to NHS Resolution, the organisation which deals with clinical negligence claims on behalf of the NHS, the cost of settling claims increased in the…
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New rules by National Trading Standards set to make property listings more transparent. New rules by National Trading Standards set to make property listings more transparent.Part B and C of the Material Information Rules are expected to be confirmed by the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team by…
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A new digital border scheme is set to be introduced in the UK by the Home Office. A new digital border scheme is set to be introduced in the UK by the Home Office.What is the ETA Scheme? The Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme (ETA) is being introduced in the UK. From 15 November 2023, some visitors will now…
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Guardianship in Wills Guardianship in WillsWhy should you appoint a guardian in your Will? If you have children under the age of 18 at the time of your death, then…
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Workplace Discrimination: what are your rights? Workplace Discrimination: what are your rights?As highlighted by the recent investigation into English and Welsh cricket, discrimination is still a prevalent issue within UK society and within many workplaces in…
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Divorces with complexities regarding mental capacity – how do they work? Divorces with complexities regarding mental capacity – how do they work?An individual could lose their mental capacity to make decisions for a number of reasons. This could occur following a serious accident, through the onset…
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What is the New Homes Quality Code? What is the New Homes Quality Code?The Consumer Code for Home Builders came into effect in April 2010 and established mandatory customer service requirements that home builders must deliver or offer…
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Financial Claims on Divorce End When a Spouse Dies Financial Claims on Divorce End When a Spouse DiesThe Supreme Court has recently determined that following the death of a divorced spouse his ex-wife cannot make financial claims. Although rather unusual on its…