Selling A Shared Ownership Property
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Edward Sharpe
- 2 Jan 2025
- Law Blog
- Residential Property
Edward Sharpe
The popularity of shared ownership continues to grow; there are now over quarter of a million shared ownership homes in the country. The appeal is understandable; it bridges the gap between renting and outright ownership and has helped many take a first step onto the property ladder. However, it differs significantly from more conventional forms of ownership.
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Efficiency and Innovation Recognised With Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
- 17 Dec 2024
- Firm News
- Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates
2024 has been an excellent year for legal award wins for the team at Sills & Betteridge, but our latest triumph recognises our commitment as a business, to reducing our carbon footprint.
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Foreign Holidays and Your Child – You Must Obtain Consent
Emma Lawler
Upon separation the Courts do not tend to become involved in arrangements for children if the parents are able to agree holiday arrangements between themselves. No Court Order is necessary if there is an agreement between the parents and there is no existing Court Order in place preventing this.
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Legal Steps to Take on Separation
Lisa Churchill
There may be a number of legal and financial processes that you need to go through to separate. This will vary depending on whether you are married or unmarried and the nature of your assets.
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder | Is that true in the workplace?
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Carrie-Ann Randall-Hunt
- 5 Dec 2024
- Law Blog
- Employment Law
Carrie-Ann Randall-Hunt
Absenteeism can have a significant impact on businesses. Operational disruption typically leads to an overall drop in performance, finance, employee morale and end user satisfaction - and levels are rising. So why is this?
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Financial Checks When Buying a Property
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Kimberley Rose
- 3 Dec 2024
- Law Blog
- Residential Property
Kimberley Rose
When buying a property, your solicitor must carry out some important checks to verify your identity and check your source of funds. Sadly fraud has become an increasing problem in recent years, with professional criminals targeting conveyancers and home buyers in what are often very sophisticated scams. It can be easy to lower your guard in the excitement of buying your new home.
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