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Top tips for buying and selling a business

Introduction No matter whether you are planning on buying your first business or selling a successful family business after generations, it is important to get the timing right and to feel as though you are in control of the situation – from start to finish. It can be...Read More

What happens if I die without a Will?

Of course no-one likes thinking or talking about dying but, a bit like taxes, it is a fact of life that is difficult to avoid. Therefore, frank conversations with family and your solicitor can give you peace of mind and ensure your wishes will be carried through. What...Read More

The role and responsibilities of an executor

After someone dies their affairs need to be put in order and their money, property and possessions distributed. An executor is legally responsible for carrying out the wishes of the deceased person according to their will. If the person dies with a valid will, the...Read More

Stamp Duty Changes

We need to remind all buyers that stamp duty rates are changing on 1 April 2025. Rates up to (and including) 31 March 2025 are Property or lease premium or transfer value and SDLT rate Up to £250,000 – Zero The next £675,000 (the portion from £250,001 to...Read More

Selling Your Residential Property – the Legal Process

There are various legal considerations to navigate when selling a residential property in England. A key step in the sales journey is enlisting the services of a qualified solicitor. A solicitor is your legal representative, guiding you through the complex legal...Read More

Why you should have a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person, legally called the donor, gives another trusted person (or persons) the right to make decisions such as medical or financial decisions on their behalf if the need arises. A power of attorney can only be set...Read More

The Festive Season

We will close at 12.30pm on Friday 20th December 2024 & re-open at 9.00am on Monday 6th January 2025. We wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.Read More

What a Will Kit doesn’t do

We all know it is important to have a Will, but many of us simply have not yet found the time or got around to organising one. So, when we google “wills” and umpteen online ‘Will Kits’ appear we feel relieved. These on-line forms appear convenient – you just...Read More

Settlement Agreements – What you need to know

A Settlement Agreement is an agreement between an employer and employee to settle any matters, usually before the employee leaves their employment. The employee effectively waives their right to make a claim against the employer/go to a tribunal and usually gets paid...Read More