What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax imposed on the purchase of a property in England and Northern Ireland. It is a form…
What “Alert Level 3” means for criminal law
Impact on the Criminal Justice System As you may be aware, the Government’s scientific advisors have now moved the “Alert Level” relating to the current pandemic down to 3. As…
The end of the blame game is nearly here!
No Fault Divorce Family lawyers up and down the country were pleased to hear that the no fault divorce bill has finally been approved by parliament. The Divorce, Dissolution and…
What are disbursements and how much will they cost? You have found your dream home and have contacted your solicitor to get a quote for the conveyancing work. However, the…
Immigration concessions during COVID-19
The Home Office have published an updated version of their Coronavirus guidance for UK visa applicants and those in the UK temporarily, this time providing…
COVID-19: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
On 29 May 2020 the government issued new guidance to be used during the Covid19 pandemic for those caring for adults who lack the relevant mental capacity to consent…
Domestic Abuse Bill update June 2020
We have previously published blogs about the much-anticipated Domestic Abuse Bill (November 2018, January 2019 and September 2019) and here we are in June 2020…
What do I have to do as an executor of an estate?
I have been appointed as an Executor or Administrator in a loved one’s estate. What does this mean and what do I have to do next? Role of an Executor The…
The Land Registry during COVID-19
What is the Land Registry? If you are buying or selling a property you will need the services of The Land Registry. The Land Registry…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
Mental Health Awareness Week 18- 24th May 2020 For most of us, there will never again be a time when so many of us will be affected by mental health…
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