News
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Right to Buy: How can I buy my council house?
If you’re a council or housing association tenant, you could be eligible to purchase your home with a government discount under the ‘Right to Buy’ scheme.
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The importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney – ‘Your voice, your decision’
The government is encouraging more people to put in place Lasting Powers of Attorney with the 'Your voice, your decision' campaign. The government’s website explains that “if you lose the ability to make certain decisions for… Read More
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Stamp Duty holiday extended until end of June 2021
During yesterday’s Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an extension for the government’s Stamp Duty holiday: The tax relief on the first £500,000 of a property purchase price will end on 30th June 2021, rather than… Read More
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‘Legalising’ documents: What does this mean and what do I need to do?
If you are dealing with a matter with an overseas element, it is highly likely you will be asked to ‘legalise’ your passport/other ID documents or a document you are signing. This provides verification that the paperwork you are providing is authentic.
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Aspiring lawyers aim to secure 2021’s Future Legal Mind Award
The seventh edition of the Future Legal Mind Award is underway, as talented law students and trainees put themselves forward to win the competition. Created by National Accident Helpline, the Future Legal Mind Award is based on a law… Read More
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Help to Buy is changing: What options are available for first time buyers?
The government’s Help to Buy scheme is changing. If you’re saving for your first home, we’ve summarised the options available to you.
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Commitment, capacity and care: Vulnerable clients
2021 will no doubt be a year which is dedicated to recovery, restoration, improvement and advancement in all aspects of our working and (quite possibly) personal lives. The legal profession as any other, will continue to work extremely… Read More
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Christmas, COVID and Playstation 5: Children arrangements over the festive period
Christmas is an emotive time even when families are living together. Families evolve their own traditions, such as always attending the Christingle service on Christmas Eve; putting the kids to bed and reading them their favourite… Read More
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Redundancies, settlement agreements and COVID-19: The practicalities
The impact of COVID-19 is in full swing and employees make up a large pool of those affected by it. Employers around the country are currently dusting off their business plans and in some cases, reducing their staffing… Read More
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It’s ‘Good Divorce Week’ 2020: Book your free 30 minute advice session
This week is ‘Good Divorce Week 2020’. Resolution is promoting this week (30th November – 4th December 2020) to highlight the effect of some of the issues within the family justice system upon those who divorce. During Good… Read More
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Celebrating two newly qualified solicitors at Emsleys
We’re delighted to announce trainees Shaista Shahnaz and Helena Clayton recently qualified as Solicitors. Over the course of a two-year training contract with Emsleys Solicitors, both Shaista and Helena have completed ‘seats’ in various… Read More
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Can I move house if my local area goes into lockdown?
The government recently introduced a three-tier coronavirus alert system for England. Under the new guidelines, local areas will be placed under varying degrees of ‘lockdown’ – so how does this affect the house moving process? Can I… Read More