Piggy bank and spreadsheets: cost of buying your home

Moving house is the most expensive thing that most of us ever do, and with all those costs flying around it’s important to try to keep up with the numbers. We take a deep dive into the true costs of buying your home.

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Problem neighbours not caring for their house

There are many things neighbours can do that make you think of them as ‘problem neighbours’; we look at when you may have a valid misrepresentation claim against your property seller.

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Your LPA fights for you, even when you can't

Your LPA can be more important to you than your Will, and helps you more than your husband or wife can. Learn why your LPA can be your superhero!

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What to avoid when buying a house

House buyers’ complaints about misrepresentation and being lied to – how not to fall victim to the same traps that could end up costing you a fortune. And you should dig deeper than the property information form TA6.

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Statue of a stag in Chelmsford

If you’re on the lookout for somewhere to live that isn’t as expensive or busy as London and want a new area to call home – with affordable house prices – read on. It’s no surprise that you can save a fortune by adding a 30-minute daily commute to your working day. And with an […]

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Busy coffee shop to illustrate Labour's New Deal for Working People

A description of the fundamental changes proposed by the 2024 Labour government when it comes to Employment Law – otherwise known as their New Deal for Working People. The proposals will have far-reaching impacts on both employers and employees.

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Pre-menopausal businesswoman

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has recently published guidance for employers on menopause and the workplace. It explains what the menopause is, its symptoms, the impact it can have at work and the legal obligations that an employer has.

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Property auction conveyancing

Property auctions can be an inexpensive and exciting way of buying a house – but there are pitfalls you should be aware of. Engaging a conveyancing solicitor early on is a good move.

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Delayed completion: links in the chain

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.

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Male hands with pen, writing

Contesting a Will is not something you do when you are simply disappointed with your share. Has there been undue influence? Or testamentary incapacity? We look at the options

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Blurred panel of people asking questions to a man, showing the back of his head

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 […]

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Property misrepresentation

If you’re relying on a seller telling the truth on their Property Information Form, you could be in for a nasty shock. Our post covers some of the issues, and the comments below the post cover even more live issues from flooding to planning permission.

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