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The Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) is opening enforcement cases focusing on four of the UK’s biggest housebuilders after uncovering evidence that buyers of leasehold properties were misled and charged excessive fees. The CMA…

According to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) a total of 188 contentious probate cases were brought by individuals who claimed they were entitled to a share of, or a larger portion of, an estate in…

What you need to know about flexible furlough and extended furlough through September and October 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS), more commonly called the furlough scheme, allows businesses to claim for 80% of…

We are hosting a webinar looking at why now is the time to make sure your affairs are in order. Our upcoming webinar will look at why having a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney is…

On Friday afternoon it was confirmed that the ban on possession proceedings in England and Wales will be extended until 20th September 2020. The current pause, due to be lifted on 23 August 2020, has meant…

This is a question often asked by clients when they initially come to see us. It is of importance and the pros and cons must be weighed up. The answer will ultimately be whatever is…

On the death of a person, locating a Will can be very important. It not only identifies who the deceased chose to appoint to conduct their affairs but to whom their assets would pass. In…

When a person (a ‘Donor’) creates a Lasting Power of Attorney appointing a trusted person (an ‘Attorney’) to manage their financial affairs in the event they are unable to do so themselves, they do not…

The outbreak of Coronavirus and the risk it poses to our health has led to an increased demand for people wanting to put a Will in place. At the height of the lockdown, social distancing…

Last year the Law Commission’s began its consultation on proposed changes to enfranchisement. The final report has now been published; we examine the key recommendations below. Lease extensions Key recomendations Leaseholders of houses and flats should have…