Archive for September 2026
Overage: Benefits, Risks and Key Considerations
For many sellers, “overage” (often referred to as “clawback”, “uplift” or “anti-embarrassment”) can be a useful contractual arrangement with a buyer to allow the seller to financially benefit from any future uplift in the value of their land upon the happening of a certain “trigger event” – crucially, for a significant period of time after
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Decide to Separate? A Step-by-Step Guide for Couples in England and Wales
Deciding to separate from your partner can be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make. Alongside the emotional impact, there are practical questions to deal with: Where will you live? What happens to the family home? How will you support yourself and your children? What happens to your savings, debts and pensions?
Read MoreNEW HOMES CONVEYANCING LAWYER – TAUNTON OFFICE
An exciting opportunity for real career development has opened in our Taunton office. We are looking to recruit an ambitious conveyancer who is keen to take the next step in their career and specialise in the purchase of plots from a variety of developers. Our team is headed by Jules Griffiths-Jones, who has twenty years’
Read MoreConveyancing Assistant / Paralegal – Taunton Office – Full Time
Owing to volume of work, we currently have vacancy for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal in our Taunton office. This role is office based. You will be confident managing a busy workload and must be able to use you own initiative and work well under pressure. You will also support members of the Residential Conveyancing Department,
Read MoreAdverse Possession of Land – The Basics
Submitting an application for “adverse possession” of land at HM Land Registry is the primary means by which the applicant can attempt to claim legal ownership where they do not formally own the land at the time of application. In essence, it is similar to acquiring “squatter’s rights” which most people are familiar with. Usually,
Read MorePrivate Client Secretary – Exeter Office – Full Time
Private Client work is a key area of practice at Everys and it is the largest department in the firm. Our clients include farmers, landowners and High Net Worth Individuals which gives us a client base to rival any firm in the South West. Our Private Client department deals with a broad range of work
Read MoreWhat Are Restrictions on Title and When Are They Applicable?
A “restriction on title” is an entry in the Proprietorship Register (Section B) of a registered title at HM Land Registry, which effectively prohibits the registered owner from legally disposing of the property without first complying with certain conditions – which can be found in the wording of the restriction itself. Such restrictions are common
Read MoreWhat is a Clean Break and Why do I Need One?
What is a Clean Break? As a result of their marriage, separating spouses automatically have various financial claims against each other, such as: A clean break is a financial arrangement between separating spouses which cuts all financial ties between the couple, meaning that once there has been a redistribution of the parties’ assets, i.e. the
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