From 1st January 2020, septic tank owners were required to replace or upgrade their wastewater system. Regulations contained in the General Binding Rules (introduced in The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales)… Read More

For many, January is a time for new beginnings. A new year, a new start. Sadly, a new start can also mean the end of a long term relationship. The first Monday following New Year’s Day has become known as Divorce Day as family lawyers… Read More

Sister companies Emsleys Solicitors and Emsleys Estate Agents are hosting a ‘pop up swap shop’ throughout the month of December as part of a new eco-friendly business strategy. Over the last few months, Emsleys has been working hard to… Read More

We’re delighted to congratulate Natalie Mousavi​ on graduating with a Distinction in Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Huddersfield. To top it off, Natalie achieved the highest grade in her student cohort. Read More

The government may begin trialling reservation agreements next year in an effort to streamline the house buying and selling process. Currently an estimated 33% of property sales fall through. The government has been researching the… Read More

Yesterday the government announced plans to increase probate fees will not come in to force next year. The controversial proposal to increase fees up to £6,000 was revealed earlier this year to widespread public and professional… Read More

From self-checkouts to flat pack furniture, modern life is making us increasingly self-sufficient. DIY wills are becoming more and more popular, however even with the assistance of Google, not everything can be do-it-yourself. If your… Read More

Pets are a big part of family life. Cats and dogs are often viewed as ‘children’ by their owners – but what happens to the family pet when a couple separates? The English Courts view pets as possessions (or ‘chattels’) – similar to… Read More

Disputes often arise as a result of sums of money being either gifted or lent to family members or friends. ‘Gifting’ money is exactly that – a gift. The money is given on the understanding that it does not need to be repaid. However, if… Read More

A notary public prepares and certifies documents for use abroad, for example for individuals engaged in overseas transactions or for businesses involved in international trade. Despite being the oldest arm of the legal… Read More

Dame Barbara Windsor and her husband Scott Mitchell have recently teamed with Alzheimer’s Society to launch an open letter calling for social care reform. Windsor was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014 and has since become an ambassador… Read More

From 30th November 2019, Help to Buy ISAs will be closed to new customers. First time buyers can still open an account between now and the deadline, if they don’t already have one. Help to Buy ISAs were introduced in 2015 to help… Read More