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Conveyancing fraud occurs when fraudsters trick homebuyers into transferring the money for their new home into their bank account, and not that of their solicitor. How does conveyancing fraud happen? Fraudsters…

Graduate visas: Here to stay, for now On 14th May 2024, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published its Rapid Review of Graduate visas, recommending no changes to this route. What are…

How quickly can I make an emergency will? We understand that sometimes people encounter circumstances, such as a life-threatening illness, which mean they need to make a Will urgently. This…

If a loved one has been placed in a care home, and you have been told they are under a ‘DoLS’, you may be thinking, what…

All change from 31.12.2024: eVisas and the end of Biometric Residence Permits If you have been issued with a Biometric Residence Permit, you will have noticed that the expiry date…

What Is Parental Responsibility (PR)? Parental responsibility is the right of a person to make decisions regarding a child, the Children Act defines PR as ‘all the rights, duties, powers,…

Difference between will and Lasting Power of Attorney It is a common misconception that if you have a Will in place, you do not need a Lasting Power of Attorney…

Living in the North-East, it is well known that we get much more for our money when buying a property than those living further south. Coupled with the rich…

Rules of intestacy If a person has died without a Will, their estate will be distributed according to the Administration of Estates Act 1925. This Act sets…

Immigration Health Surcharge rising from 6 February 2024 The Home Office announced a 66% increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge in Autumn 2023. On Monday 15 January 2024, the Immigration (Health…