With the average house price sitting around £125,397, in the North East, it is no surprise that the market has created a generation of renters. Insufficient levels of home…
Probate changes cause big delays
The winds of change have been blowing through the corridors of the probate world recently and the dust has still to settle. The government is set on
Treatment of domestic violence victims
The BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire show reported today (15.05.19) that more than 120 MPs have written to the government asking for an inquiry into how family…
The recent case of Rachel Thompson has once again emphasised the importance of making a will and keeping it up to date. Mrs Thompson’s husband…
Will my criminal record ruin my life?
Clients who are investigated for the first time often worry that if they are given a caution or are convicted, then they might never be able to get a…
As you may well be aware, David Beckham got banned from driving yesterday (9 May 2019). Being banned from driving can happen to anyone, and the rich and famous…
What should I do if I receive a PLO letter?
What is a PLO letter? PLO stands for ‘Public Law Outline’, a set of rules outlining the duties of the local authority when they are concerned about the welfare of…
Upskirting is now a criminal offence
Upskirting is the taking of surreptitious, sexually intrusive photographs. This is now a specific criminal offence in England and Wales punishable by up to two years in prison…
How can parents help their children get started on the property ladder?
According to a survey carried out by Lloyds Bank, 56% of young people are worried about joining the property ladder, however, only 27% of these have discussed this with…
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