Being left out of a parent’s Will is a shock. The 1975 Inheritance Act does allow adult children to claim, but only for maintenance. Four cases, including one from 2026, show what the courts actually award and why most claims fail.
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve just discovered something your seller didn’t tell you, and you’re understandably angry about it. It’s one of the most common questions we’re asked in property misrepresentation claims: can we take on the case on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis? The honest answer is that ‘no […]
The Renters Rights Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, marking the biggest change to residential tenancy law since 1989. If you’re a landlord or tenant in England, this legislation will significantly affect your rights and responsibilities. We’ve been following the development of this legislation closely – you can read our earlier analysis of […]
Dealing with sellers’ non-disclosure: Introducing our fixed-fee property misrepresentation assessment You’ve just moved into your new home, excited to begin a new chapter in your life. But as you settle in, you discover issues the seller conveniently ‘forgot’ to mention. Suddenly, your perfect new home feels more like a house of cards. Sound familiar? The […]
Building on our introduction to probate disputes and contentious probate, we delve deeper into this area of law and provide the details of some real-life cases and how inheritance disputes are dealt with in practice Before going further, if you have not got a Will yet and wish to leave your estate to your loved […]
Selling property at auction can have unexpected benefits. We look at the pros and cons of selling at auction against using the traditional estate agent route.
We discuss the Renters Reform Bill, which would fundamentally rebalance the law on residential landlord and tenant in several ways.
When making a representation claim, you need to be aware of ‘reliance’ or ‘inducement’ to be successful. We explain this important concept.
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act has been passed. It deals with rent arrears which built up during the pandemic by business tenants.
The new act covers Rent Arrears and has been in place since 24th March 2022.
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 offers much-needed changes to the Freeholder / Leaseholder relationship. We guide you through, alerting you to potential pitfalls for both sides.
England and Wales has testamentary freedom: you may leave your estate to whoever you choose, and you are under no obligation to provide for your adult children. But they may still be able to claim against your estate. One father’s letter, and what the court made of it.
In the ever-changing landscape of the Covid-19 pandemic, where do landlords and tenants stand when it comes to evictions, moving on, and rent arrears? Read the latest updates for residential and commercial tenants and landlords.