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Damp in Privately Rented Homes – Tenant rights and Landlord Obligations

Thanks to the UK’s cold and wet climate, damp is a common problem for British households. According to the English Housing Survey, problems with damp were most prevalent in the privately rented sector between 2021 – 2022 at 11% which is much higher than the 2% experienced by owner-occupied dwellings. Any potential damp problems have […] Read More...

Risks For Homeowners With Japanese Knotweed (And What You Should Do)

Japanese Knotweed has been present in Britain since the 19th century and has been labeled as one of the most invasive plants by the UK Government. Its hardy and resilient qualities have become a nightmare for homeowners looking to sell their affected properties thanks to the impact that this species has on property value and […] Read More...

Everything You Need To Know About The Changes To Flexible Working Requests

Whilst most of us were busy preparing for the festive period, there was an important update from the government on employee rights and flexible working. On the 5th December 2022, the government announced a range of new measures soon to be introduced with the aim of “making flexible working the default”. The new law will […] Read More...

What Classifies as Unfair Dismissal?

Being dismissed from your job can be overwhelming and come as a surprise to some. Whilst there are fair reasons for being fired by your employer, it’s important to know when a dismissal becomes ‘unfair’ and when you have the grounds to take legal action. Dismissals with or without notice periods You should be given […] Read More...

What happens to debt when you divorce?

Very few couples go through life without incurring some form of debt, whether to finance a car, buy a home or cover other large costs that can arise in everyday life. But what happens to these debts when you separate or divorce? In this article we will cover the key topics you’ll need to consider […] Read More...

Making a Will for Lasting Peace of Mind

Why is it important to make a will? Research has suggested that over 60% of adults in the UK have yet to make a will, equating to around 30 million people. This opens up a wide array of issues for their family members if they should pass away without one. There are numerous reasons to […] Read More...

The Rules and Regulations surrounding Legal Aid

What is Legal Aid? Legal aid is the provision of assistance to individuals that are otherwise unable to afford legal representation. It is there in order to help cover the costs of legal advice, family mediation, and representation in a court or tribunal. It also funds the gathering of evidence and any court fees. It […] Read More...

The Arguments Surrounding No-Fault Divorce

Ending a marriage is a difficult and complex decision, one that should be never taken lightly. Normally undertaken because the behaviour of one party became unacceptable and the relationship was unsavable. But there is another reason that people are divorcing, Referred to in celebrity circles as ‘concious uncoupling,’ occasionally the love diminishes but the friendship […] Read More...

The Current UK Courts Backlog and How Cases Are Being Impacted

Thousands of individuals are facing significant waiting times when it comes to having their day in court. Delays have increased considerably across the UK courts system. From divorce proceedings to land registry, wait times are rising. This has naturally been compounded by the global pandemic, although issues have been present for much longer. Experts estimate […] Read More...

The Ultimate Guide To The Conveyancing Process

When you are looking to buy a property it can include a lot of information, procedures, and processes which you may not have been aware of before the process began. One of the most important processes that you should be aware of is conveyancing which is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property […] Read More...

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