Separated Parents and Holidays Abroad - Can You Take Your Children?
If you are separated from your child's other parent, and fear planning a holiday abroad will cause conflict, it may help to be clear on the facts from the start.
Read moreBuying a house with a swimming pool
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Edward Sharpe
- 10 Jun 2024
- Law Blog
- Residential Property
With temperatures on the rise, having your own private swimming pool certainly has its attractions. If you’re tempted to buy a house with a pool, there are some things you should consider first.
Read moreDo we need an alternative dispute resolution clause in this contract?
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James Conduit
- 7 May 2024
- Law Blog
- Corporate & Commercial
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.
Read moreSelling a leasehold property where there is a problem or dispute
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Ellis Crawford
- 6 May 2024
- Law Blog
- Residential Property
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.
Read moreNew Family Procedure Rules Encourage Mediation for Separating Couples
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Lisa Kellett
- 24 Apr 2024
- Law Blog
- Divorce & Separation
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.
Read moreBudget 2024 Update; Buying More Than One Property
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Kimberley Rose
- 8 Apr 2024
- Law Blog
- Residential 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.
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