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  • COVID-19: House moves permitted as UK lockdown measures ease
    Wednesday 13 May 2020

    COVID-19: House moves permitted as UK lockdown measures ease

    Following the government’s announcement on Sunday 10th May, further guidance has been issued for home movers and prospective buyers and sellers. As of Wednesday 13th May, the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions)… Read More

  • COVID-19: How can my Will or LPA be witnessed whilst social distancing?
    Tuesday 12 May 2020

    COVID-19: How can my Will or LPA be witnessed whilst social distancing?

    During these unprecedented times, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) can still proceed. We are adapting our processes to ensure matters can be started, progressed and finalised whilst keeping safe during the current social… Read More

  • COVID-19: Advising on settlement agreements during the pandemic
    Thursday 7 May 2020

    COVID-19: Advising on settlement agreements during the pandemic

    In these uncertain times, settlement agreements are still being used by employers to end working relationships with employees and can provide a degree of certainty for parties.  What is a settlement agreement? A settlement… Read More

  • COVID-19: The Law Behind the Lockdown
    Thursday 30 April 2020

    COVID-19: The Law Behind the Lockdown

    On Monday 23 March 2020 the Prime Minister announced strict new rules on leaving your home in response to the escalating Covid-19 pandemic. In the days that followed various government ministers stressed that these new rules were not a… Read More

  • Coronavirus Act 2020: What are landlords' and tenants' obligations?
    Thursday 9 April 2020

    Coronavirus Act 2020: What are landlords' and tenants' obligations?

    Possession proceedings have come to a grinding halt following the introduction of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”). For residential tenancy agreements, the key change is that the Act lengthens the notice period required from 26 March… Read More

  • COVID-19: Will the pandemic affect my mortgage?
    Wednesday 1 April 2020

    COVID-19: Will the pandemic affect my mortgage?

    With headlines reporting that the UK mortgage market is in ‘lockdown’, it’s understandable you may be concerned about your ongoing or existing mortgage application.Can I still apply for a mortgage? Lenders such as Nationwide are… Read More

  • ​COVID-19: How can victims of domestic abuse seek help during the pandemic?
    Tuesday 31 March 2020

    ​COVID-19: How can victims of domestic abuse seek help during the pandemic?

    Domestic violence charities and government agencies have warned there is likely to be an increase in domestic abuse during the current lockdown. This has already been the case in other countries who have dealt with the coronavirus pandemic… Read More

  • Clarity on family law matters during the COVID-19 crisis
    Monday 30 March 2020

    Clarity on family law matters during the COVID-19 crisis

    During the current uncertain and difficult times due to the coronavirus crisis, our Family Law team is here to help and provide clarity. Read More

  • Coronavirus evictions? Landlords barred
    Thursday 19 March 2020

    Coronavirus evictions? Landlords barred

    The government has taken emergency measures to protect renters in what are extraordinary times. Under the urgent new measures landlords will be barred from starting possession claims for three months. Landlords will be prevented from… Read More

  • Coronavirus: How are we protecting our clients and our teams?
    Monday 16 March 2020

    Coronavirus: How are we protecting our clients and our teams?

    We're taking steps to make sure the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients and our employees are protected during the current coronavirus pandemic.  We are continually reviewing government recommendations and adjusting our… Read More

  • Modern Methods of Construction: Modular Homes
    Thursday 20 February 2020

    Modern Methods of Construction: Modular Homes

    Following the Business Secretary's recent visit to Leeds, the government is championing a drive to make the North of England the world leader in modular homes. But what are modular homes and how will they affect home buyers? Similar to… Read More

  • ​Why do I need a notary public for an international transaction?
    Friday 31 January 2020

    ​Why do I need a notary public for an international transaction?

    If you are involved in any transaction or legal arrangement with an international element, you will likely need a Notary Public. Read More

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