14th August 2020
The changes introduced by the Act have been unsettling for many landlords who were in the middle of an eviction process so they could move into their property, renovate their premises or sell it etc. Needless to say, it gave rise to a lot of uncertainty for tenants also. However, we hope that the uncertainty… Read more »
2nd July 2020
This may sound ridiculous, but it is possible. As we all know, there are fraudsters out there trying to trick us into divulging our personal details, stealing our identities and then helping themselves to our hard-earned cash and property. Those of us lucky enough to own properties mortgage free, particularly a buy-to-let or holiday home,… Read more »
2nd July 2020
Shortly after the Covid19 lockdown began there were some significant employment law changes. These came into force from 6 April 2020: Employers must now provide a written statement of terms of employment on or before the first day of employment. Previously an Employer had 2 months in which to provide the statement. The written statement… Read more »
24th June 2020
The shared ownership scheme provides access to the property market for low-income and first time buyers. Under the scheme you are able to purchase a ‘share’ of the property, allowing you to purchase a home with a smaller deposit and borrowing. Usually, you have the option to purchase additional shares in the property, typically up… Read more »
24th June 2020
If you are a business tenant and your quarterly rent demand has just arrived you may be asking this very question. In short the answer is “yes”, but in the last few days the Government has published a Code of Practice which seeks to address this very real issue. The Code, which purely applies to… Read more »
9th June 2020
Under the law as it currently stands in England and Wales if somebody wants to separate from their spouse they either need to allege unreasonable behaviour, adultery or desertion. Alternatively they can wait for 2 years and divorce their spouse by consent. If their spouse does not consent and they do not want to blame… Read more »
5th May 2020
How does Coronavirus affect child arrangements? During this uncertain time, a number of you have questioned how the current lockdown will impact upon your current child arrangements. Whilst the current health guidance is that no one should leave home unless for essential travel, the exception is that children should be able to move between their… Read more »
5th May 2020
The global pandemic, Covid-19 has resulted in the Coronavirus Act (“the Act”) being introduced on the 26th March 2020, which focuses on the changes affecting us, whether it is companies or individuals. In this article, we aim to highlight a few changes in the English law being introduced by the Act. 1) Courts The courts… Read more »
12th March 2020
Complications arising as a consequence of sepsis can be very severe. It is imperative that clinicians provide appropriate treatment quickly. Where something goes wrong you may have a claim against your or your loved one’s healthcare provider. The below sets out the key considerations in relation to bringing clinical (also known as “medical”) negligence claims… Read more »
30th September 2019
Getting onto the property ladder for first time buyers can be a daunting task. From saving a large deposit to finding a new home and then having to deal with estate agents, mortgage brokers and solicitors are a few of the challenges that need to be overcome. The good news however, is that there are… Read more »
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