• Lifetime Essentials – fixed-fee wills services

    Whatever your situation or stage of life, you will want to plan for the future, protect your assets and ensure your loved ones are provided for. You want to ensure your estate goes to the people you want it to and your choices and wishes… Read More

  • How will installing solar panels affect my property?

    How will installing solar panels affect my property?

    The modern world is increasingly aware of the impact we have on our environment. Recycling is now commonplace and every home sold in England and Wales must come with an Energy Performance Certificate, which rates the property's energy… Read More

  • The Impact of the Mortgage Market Review

    Tighter mortgage lending rules came into force on 26 April 2014 following the Mortgage Market Review. It passes greater responsibility onto lenders in an attempt to protect consumers and prevent a return to the alleged irresponsible… Read More

  • Have you been offered a settlement agreement?

    News out today shows unemployment has fallen to 6.8%*. If you lose your job, finding a new one is a priority. The uncertain time between old and new jobs can be unsettling. This is why it is important if you are offered a Settlement… Read More

  • Step-families and Wills

    Flexibility is often the key to a successful step-family. But how do you continue to look after all parties when you die? Having a properly drafted will allows you take account of potentially competing interests and look after all… Read More

  • Custody, Residence and Child Arrangement Orders

    What used to be called Custody and Access orders, which have since been termed Residence and Contact orders, will soon be replaced by Child Arrangements Orders. On 22nd April 2014, the Children and Families Act 2014 will replace the… Read More

  • Simple Guide to Conveyancing

    Take a look at the latest post on our Emsleys Estate Agency blog, where Adam Dawson from the Property Team has put together a simple guide to conveyancing. If you have any questions about our buying or selling a house, please do not… Read More

  • The Help to Buy scheme in a nutshell

    The Help to Buy scheme in a nutshell

    The Help to Buy scheme has been in place for 12 months now, but I frequently get asked to explain what it is and how it works. To help address some of the common questions I am asked about the scheme I've put together a guide to Help to… Read More