What’s New
No Fault Divorce? What happens to finances?
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 heralds a massive reform of divorce law, although implementation has been delayed and we are told it will commence on 6th April 2022. It will allow...
How deputyships work and the benefits for your loved ones
What is a deputy? Deputies are persons appointed by the Court of Protection to act in the best interests of someone who is unable to make property and financial affairs decisions for themselves....
What Is An Attorneyship and could it benefit you?
What is a Property and Financial Affairs Attorney? Appointing a Solicitor as your Property and Financial Affairs Attorney enables them to manage your property and financial affairs for you, if...
What Are Personal Injury Trusts?
What Is A Personal Injury Trust? If you receive or expect to receive a compensation payment for an injury, a personal injury trust enables you to hold and manage those funds so that they are not...
Top Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Buying our first home is undoubtedly one of the biggest financial decisions we will ever have to make. With the average age of first-time buyers in the UK being 30, there is plenty of opportunity...
Employers’ Responsibilities for Safeguarding Employees Working from Home
During the Coronavirus crisis the UK has undergone a ‘revolution’ in terms of the way we do business, not least the opportunity for huge numbers of employees to work from home. With employers and...
Housing Market in England Re-opens if New Guidance Published by the Housing Secretary is followed
The UK housing market is now poised and ready to re-open after more than 7 weeks and over 400,000 transactions being put on hold unable to be progressed. However, after an announcement earlier this...
Buying or Selling at Auction: What to Expect from the Process
Property transactions being conducted via auction is becoming an increasingly popular avenue for buyers and sellers alike. However, while this can ostensibly seem like a quicker and easier process...
How to Write a Will – 7 Things to Consider
What Should you Consider when Writing a Will? Studies have shown that Brits throughout the UK are not very good at talking about their death. When it comes to planning the distribution of your...