What to Check in a New Build Contract
Buying a new build property is an exciting prospect. The appeal of a brand-new home, untouched by previous owners and often built to modern energy...
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Confusion as Companies House rolls out identity checks for directors
Company directors are being urged to familiarise themselves with new identity verification requirements being introduced by Companies House, as confusion is reported around how and...
Nick Richardson
Consultant, Commercial & CorporateWhat you need to know about lodgers and the law...
Taking in a lodger can be a sensible way to earn extra income while making the most of spare space in your home. But before...
Simon Cook
Consultant, Dispute ResolutionThe right to light: understanding the rules for new developments
A right to light is an easement granting a property owner the right to receive sufficient natural light through defined openings. Defined openings include windows,...
Tamzin Mandelli
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyInheritance Act claims and Letters of Wishes: managing risk in...
Even a carefully drafted will does not always bring matters to an end. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows certain people...
Louise Harrhy
Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & EstatesAssigning or subletting a commercial lease: what tenants need to...
For many commercial tenants, a lease that once suited the business can become a burden. Changes in trading conditions, growth, downsizing, or a move toward...
John Guthrie
Partner, Commercial PropertyWhat does a Property Solicitor do?
As the UK marks National Conveyancing Month in March, it is a timely opportunity to highlight the vital role property solicitors play in buying and...
Jeremy Jupp
Partner, Residential PropertyRenters’ Rights Act: why process and paperwork matter more than...
The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law, marking one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector in a generation. Most...
Yara Abdallah
Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionUnderstanding Court of Protection applications in England and Wales
When someone can no longer make decisions for themselves and has not put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, the Court of Protection can...
Louise Harrhy
Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & EstatesPlanning for the future: what to include in a UK...
A shareholders’ agreement is one of those documents that often feels unnecessary at the outset, when everyone involved is aligned and optimistic about the future....
