Parental Responsibility To change your child’s school, you should obtain consent from the other parent if they have parental responsibility (see below). If you are the child’s mother and no-one […]
What contact details must be included in a Divorce Application? In a Divorce Application the Applicant (i.e. the person bringing the proceedings) must include in the Application an email address […]
When does a person lack capacity? A person lacks capacity in relation to a matter if at the material time he is unable to make a decision for himself in […]
There are two ways in which property can be jointly owned – as Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common. Joint Tenants If you hold the property as Joint Tenants this […]
As a result of a huge volume of property transactions in the UK every day vast sums of money are being transferred and this means the property industry can be […]
Contesting the Will of a loved one can be a complex and emotionally difficult process. This is especially true when there are suspicions of undue influence or manipulation. Among the […]
What is a leasehold property? If you buy a property that is leasehold you own the property (you are the leaseholder) but you do not own the building or the […]
“Searches cost a lot of money! Do I really need them?” If you are purchasing a property with the assistance of a mortgage in most cases lenders will require certain […]
“Stamp Duty Land Tax has to be paid by everyone” Stamp Duty Land Tax (often referred to as SDLT) is a property tax imposed by the Government that is payable […]
“It all takes too long!!” The fact that solicitors can send letters and documents by e-mail helps transactions to be undertaken faster than they have ever been. The advent of […]
One of the most common complaints about the conveyancing process is the time it takes to complete a sale and/or purchase. I am often asked if there is anything that […]
Delays at the probate registry will hopefully be eased with the installation of a new management team. The average wait for grant of probate is currently 12 weeks. Mike Freer […]
