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Last Saturday (June 25) saw the return of Essex Pride to Chelmsford, Essex where the team at Pinney Talfourd Solicitors were proud to take part. This was the first time we have exhibited at a…

On 30 June 2022 The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will receive Royal Assent and come into force. The Act applies to “regulated leases”, which are residential leases, granted for a term of at…

Yesterday 13 Pinney Walkers took part in the London Legal Walk (a 10k walk through the streets of London) in aid of the London Legal Support Trust. The team were joined by the Lord Chief…

Last week, the government published the long-awaited private renting White Paper. The Paper sets out what will be included in the Renters’ Reform Bill, and the government’s broader vision for the private rented sector. Key…

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1730 is still valid and used on a daily basis by landlords to recover double rent from tenants. It applies to both residential and commercial tenancies. Once a tenant’s right…

Trusts are a useful tool for a variety of reasons including protecting wealth for future generations. However, it is not always clear who is in control of the Trust Fund and what the purpose of…

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 8 February 2022.  When it comes into force, it will abolish substantive ground rents for most residential long-leases in the UK. However, the Act…

We are delighted to announce dates for our popular Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney seminars. The seminars will take place in our Upminster office boardroom and the room will be set up to maintain…

The new ITV drama ‘The Thief, his Wife and the Canoe’ focuses on the unbelievable true story of John Darwin who faked his own death for an insurance payout. The facts On 21 March 2002…

Since their introduction in 2007, landlords have been required to supply an Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) on the start of a new tenancy. The Government have continued to increase the energy standards required for tenancies…