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Welcome to our blog, where we share our legal knowledge and insights on a range of topics to help you stay informed and make informed decisions.

Using A Solicitor for Debt Recovery

Help is at hand with legal steps available to help recover debt owed to you and your business, leaving you to focus on running your company

A Solicitor’s Guide to Navigating Property Disputes

Property disputes can be both stressful and complex, impacting your finances, lifestyle, and peace of mind.

Understanding the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

Being a landlord in Wales can be challenging from keeping up with changing regulations to ensuring that you stay compliant with the law.

A Guide to a Personal Injury Claim

A personal injury claim is a legal action whereby someone seeks compensation after having suffered physical or emotional trauma due to someone else's negligence or intentional misconduct.

Understanding Equity Release

Equity release is a good way to give over 55s the opportunity to release some of the money held in their property without selling it, offering them the freedom to…

How to Sell Your Property Via Auction

Property can be sold in several ways, but have you ever considered selling your home in an auction? In January 2024, the number of properties sold under the hammer grew…

The Importance of Making a Will: What You Need to Know

Creating a will is an important milestone in everyone’s life, and is something which everyone should consider, regardless of age. But what is a will and why is it crucial…

A step by step guide to buying or selling property

Conveyancing is the transfer of property ownership from one party to another, with one buying and the other selling. While buying and selling property may be a simple concept, the…

Five areas to consider when leasing commercial property

The UK commercial property rental market is predicted to look strong for at least the next five years. Latest Statista figures forecast growth in rentals between 2023 and 2027 across…

Understanding Unfair Dismissal

If you’re facing an employment related legal issue, you’re not alone. We understand that dealing with employment law can be overwhelming, whether you’re the employer or the employee. Unfair dismissal…

How Long Does a Power of Attorney Last?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is the most common form of Power of Attorney, granting someone legal permission to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf should you…

What is Joint Tenancy?

In this blog, we’ll unravel the intricacies of property co-ownership, specifically the difference between ‘Joint Tenancy’ or ‘Tenants in Common’, and how these choices can profoundly affect your ownership experience.…

A guide to some of the most impactful UK law cases

In the ever-evolving landscape of the UK legal system, certain cases shape the course of legislation and set crucial precedents for future judgements. Join us as we journey through some…

A guide to civil litigation

Are you facing a legal disagreement or problem? We know that dealing with legal matters can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the world of law. In just…

What is probate and when is it required?

In the first three months of 2023, the Family Court saw 69,208 applications for probate grants, up 12% compared to the first quarter of 2022. Notably, the court managed to…

A guide to wills and remarriage

Did you know the most recent ONS government figures on marriage and divorce show that the number of people to remarry in the UK has remained largely the same since…

The difference between exchange and completion

In short, an ‘exchange’ is an exchange of contract whereby the buyer and seller are legally obligated to carry out the property sale. Whereas ‘completion’ takes place after contracts have…

A guide to the conveyancing process when buying property

With over 4.5 billion people worldwide now on social media, we are constantly bombarded with people’s opinions, views and even fake news on various matters. While it’s insightful to hear…

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