Choosing whether to buy or rent a place to live is a huge financial decision for all of us. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the right choice for you depends on your personal circumstances and financial goals. We explore the pros and cons of renting versus buying a home to help you make an informed decision
On International Women’s Day we celebrate women’s achievements throughout the world. At Cunningtons solicitors, however, we celebrate women’s achievements every day, as they comprise a large proportion of our team.
A Will is an important document that we should all write, no matter what our age or state of health. We set out a few key points that will help you decide how to craft yours, including a description of the key roles of Witness, Executor and Beneficiary. When you have made your Will, you can get on with living.
Deciding to end a marriage can happen for a number of reasons, and it is always a difficult, emotional process. Should you formally separate, or go through with a full divorce? It depends entirely on your situation; we go through some of the reasoning
A fixed-rate mortgage is just that- a mortgage where the interest rate on your payments doesn’t change for an agreed length of time. Once this term is up, you face a decision – do you remortgage? Or should you ride out the Standard Variable Rate? We look at your options.
Until 1919 women weren’t even allowed to qualify, but now over 61% of solicitors in the UK are women. Firms like Cunningtons are working to support gender equality in the workplace
What is s Lawyer? And what is a Solicitor? The line between these two terms has been blurred by American English – to the extent that people think they mean the same. But they are different jobs. We explain …
You know you should have a valid Will, but do you remember to update it? As your life changes, as relationships change too, you should also make sure that your Will changes to reflect these changes and protect your loved ones – and your legacy.
In this article, we outline the general timeframes it takes most people to go through the process – and highlight vulnerability to civil service industrial action.
Cunningtons have moved into their new office on Hornchurch High Street, and celebrate the area and its benefits in this post. From top theatres to green spaces, Hornchurch brings the best of urban life within reach of the countryside. And Hornchurch now benefits from having its own local branch of Cunningtons to help with moving house, making wills, and all those legal hiccups we meet as we go through life.
What is ‘Intestacy’? And what happens if you die with no Will? In the event that an individual dies in England and Wales without a Will or their Will only disposes of part of their assets then their residuary estate (or the undisposed part thereof) will fall under the Rules of Intestacy – described in […]
The long-awaited Autumn statement was finally released on November 17th 2022. We cover some of the main points.