Emsleys Blog

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. Read More

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

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

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. Read More

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

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. Read More

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 hard… Read More

A third national lockdown will take place in the UK over the coming weeks, with a review planned for 15th February 2021. Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday 4th January 2021, the government has confirmed… Read More

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 Christmas… Read More

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

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

The Office for National Statistics has published the latest figures and trends for divorce in England and Wales. In 2019, the divorce rate increased by 18.4% – although it is thought that some of this increase relates to a backlog of work… Read More