October is Free Wills month, when anyone aged over 55 can have a will written or updated by their solicitor for free.
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What Are The Grounds For Divorce?
In marriage law, one of the most eagerly awaiting changes to the law as it currently stands is the implementation of no-fault divorce.
Experts Concerned Over Potential Changes To Lasting Powers Of Attorney
Care for the elderly and incapacitated has been in the spotlight recently, with the announcement of a rise in National Insurance to help fund health and social care. The sector, which was already under huge strain before the pandemic, is facing a crisis of staff...
Act Now If You Want To Move In By Christmas, Say Property Experts
As the UK housing market remains exceptionally busy this year, experts have advised anyone still looking to move home to act now, or risk a disrupted Christmas.
Tips For Buying A Second Home
The property boom and the rise in UK staycations have led to second homes becoming increasingly popular. But in a seller’s market, how can you get ahead of the crowd?
Quietest Home Moving Spots In The UK Identified
Research from home-buying platform YesHomeBuyers has identified the quietest home moving areas of the UK. According to Property Reporter, the research was based on the average number of annual transactions over the last five years and has shown that areas such as...
When Should You Apply For Power Of Attorney?
If you would like control over how your affairs are managed whilst you are alive, then there are legal systems that allow you to control what happens to your finances, property and health if you are unable to manage them yourselves.
Why Making A Watertight Will Matters More Than Ever
Law firms are used to carrying out the work involved in the execution of a will, but all too often problems arise from shortcomings in the document itself.
Conveyancing Association Urges Leasehold Reform
The Conveyancing Association (CA), which is the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has urged the government to move forwards with delivering promised leasehold reforms.
Record High Property Prices For Third Consecutive Month
Asking prices for homes have hit a record high for the third month in a row, according to the leading property website Rightmove.
