The pandemic has seen record numbers of us undertaking DIY projects or getting tradesmen in to improve our homes. Our enthusiasm shows no sign of...

A home buyer on an internet forum asked, "What is the pettiest thing your seller has removed?" Most replies are light-hearted: a loo roll holder,...

Read time: 2 mins What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement is a legally binding document between an employer and an employee which...

During the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, employers are obliged to take reasonable steps to protect their employees and workers from harm,...

If your home is leasehold, you could soon find it cheaper and easier to extend the term of your lease. This will usually make your property more...

Currently, you can only divorce within the first two years of separation on fault-based grounds – this being adultery, desertion or unreasonable...

Covid-19 has encouraged us to do more online, and this is especially true of the property sector. From estate agents offering virtual viewings to...

In most places, the property market appears buoyant with prices continuing to rise. Although good news for many, this could make it more...

Cohabitation is a term used to describe two people who are in a relationship with each other and are living together but who are not married....

What do I mean by mental capacity? Mental capacity is a complex subject but, at its most simplistic, it can be defined as our understanding of a...

Preparing for your divorce appointment – what do I need to bring with me? In order to assist clients with their initial divorce and finance...

Update on remote signing and witnessing of wills Following on from our recent article on remote signing and witnessing of wills, we want to offer...

The Government published the Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020.

When someone dies, their assets are valued as at the date of death (known as the probate value). These values are reported to HMRC with the total...

This is a question that I am asked many times and one where the consequences of not obtaining one can be devastating. The simple answer to this...