Law Blog Archives | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Do we need an alternative dispute resolution clause in this contract?

A contract is often compared to an insurance policy, you hope you never have to make a claim. Of course, if a dispute does arise, the contract terms will be pivotal in achieving a satisfactory resolution, and any clauses setting out how resolution should be conducted can have a profound influence on the outcome.

Selling a leasehold property where there is a problem or dispute

If you are selling a leasehold property, as part of the standard conveyancing process, your buyers will expect you to provide certain information about your property. There are set forms for this, including one which relates specifically to leases that asks if you are aware of any problems regarding the service charge or any complaints about your landlord, the management company, or any neighbour.

New Family Procedure Rules Encourage Mediation for Separating Couples

From 29th April 2024, changes to the Family Procedure Rules allow courts to give stronger encouragement to separating couples to resolve their disputes before going to court, as well as changing court procedures to make it easier to divert families to out-of-court dispute resolution options if exemptions are not properly claimed, or parties have not tried other options.

Budget 2024 Update; Buying More Than One Property

The Government’s 2024 Spring Budget saw significant changes to the way property is taxed, including the imminent abolition of multiple dwelling relief. This will primarily affect investors looking to buy multiple properties at the same time, however, it could also affect you if you are buying a property that comprises more than one unit, such as a house with a distinct annex.

Big Changes to Employment Law Legislation Coming This April

Our employment law solicitors outline the key changes to employment law being introduced this year.

Gazundering and gazumping, avoiding the perils!

Research suggests that nearly a third of recent sellers have suffered gazundering, which property pundits attribute to a downturn in the market. But, in some areas, the lack of suitable properties means there is still fierce competition for homes, with buyers trying to outbid each other via gazumping.