The city of Chelmsford is a popular location for first-time buyers in the East of England – and it’s not hard to see why. Fast trains to Liverpool Street, a genuine city feel, excellent schools, plenty of green space, and a property market that still offers real value compared to London make it a compelling […]
Dying Matters Awareness Week, led by Hospice UK, runs from 4th to 10th May 2026 and encourages individuals, families and communities to have more open and honest conversations about death, dying and bereavement. This year’s theme is Let’s Talk About Death and Dying – and it’s a conversation well worth having. For many of us, […]
Your social media, email and online accounts don’t just disappear when you die – but without proper planning, your loved ones may find themselves locked out. Find out how to include your digital assets in your Will.
Cunningtons is proud to be a long-standing supporter of Farleigh Hospice’s Make a Will charity campaign, and 2025 proved to be our most successful year yet! We were delighted to receive this letter of thanks from Michelle Martin at the hospice earlier this year: For over 42 years, Farleigh Hospice has been providing care and […]
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 […]
Cunningtons recently received wonderful feedback from a client who worked with our Braintree conveyancing team. Their review highlights what we believe makes the difference between a satisfactory property transaction and an exceptional one. Here’s what they experienced, and what you can expect when you choose Cunningtons for your conveyancing needs. 5-Star Conveyancing Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What […]
With the new year just around the corner, many of us turn our attention to healthy lifestyle resolutions and new fitness goals. But it’s also the perfect time to review and update our legal affairs too. With the new year just around the corner, many of us turn our attention to healthy lifestyle resolutions and […]
Wondering why quality conveyancing costs more? We explain the real cost of choosing cheap solicitors, what you’re actually paying for, and reviews from our clients who say they’d pay our fees again without hesitation.
The festive season is a key time for scammers to take advantage of the season of goodwill. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe with these tools.
You’ve found your dream home. The survey’s done. Your solicitor has the searches back. Everyone’s ready to exchange contracts. And then someone in the chain pulls out. In our earlier article on delayed completion, we looked at what happens when things go wrong after contracts are exchanged. But what about when the chain breaks before […]
Delayed completion: what are your options when someone in your chain of property transactions is late? With a group of strangers all working toward completing on the same date, it’s a wonder it ever works out on time.
This collection of cases of property misrepresentation claims should remind all of us how important it is to tell the truth on a Property Information Form