How do I check if a solicitor is registered?
Anyone who holds themselves out to be a solicitor within England and Wales must hold a valid practicing certificate, showing that they are a member of the Law Society and therefore regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA). Entering into a
Working From Home Series: Creating the perfect home office for any space
In the first of our working from home series, the Architecture Department and our Interior Designer, look at small changes around the home that can help lift the mood, providing a welcome distraction from events going on in the outside
Equity Release and the Residential Family Home
I am often asked by clients about Equity Release products, how they work and how beneficial they are. Equity Release Schemes do have a place for some people and are able to provide much needed income or capital for individuals
Working With Your Architect Remotely
Did you know that working with an architect remotely is possible? We’ve been working remotely with our clients successfully over the past two months and we want to let you know how it can be done so that you’ll have
Force Majeure: What does this mean and how can it help me?
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are struggling to comply with their contractual obligations and are looking to find ways to relieve themselves of their contractual obligations, whether this be via a contractual clause, or insurance cover.
Changes to the Intestacy Rules
A summary on the change which came into force in February 2020 which saw the statutory legacy increase for spouses. If you do not plan for your future by writing a Will, any assets you leave behind will pass per the
Proposed Changes to Leasehold Law
A Summary of the Recently Proposed Changes to Leasehold Law On Thursday 9 January 2020, the Law Commission released a report proposing some ways in which the law surrounding leasehold enfranchisement may be reformed. Parliament can now begin to debate which
Issues around residential conveyancing during the Covid-19 lockdown period
The consequences of the lockdown have had ramifications far and wide to all aspects of our lives, businesses and the way we socially interact now. Residential Conveyancing has not been immune from these ramifications. The government has issued advice (see link
Organ Donation: New Year, New Rules
This is a summary of the changes which are set to come into force in 2020 in relation to organ donation. As of early spring 2020 the rules relating to organ donation are changing. The current system enables organ donation to be