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Long-awaited reforms to the law surrounding leasehold property will start to take effect in 2022 as the government seeks to make matters fairer for leaseholders. Problems for those owning leasehold property have increased over recent years, with the some...
With the current Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) system having come into effect in 2007, the government consultation on reforming the process is welcomed by many who are concerned about protecting those who lose mental capacity to manage their affairs....
Having a Will is crucial in ensuring your loved ones will be cared for in the future in the way that you want. However, it is easy to make an error in making or signing and witnessing a Will, meaning it could be invalid. If your Will is not considered...
Research done on behalf of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) has found that almost half of UK adults who have a Will have not updated it for more than five years. SFE is a national association of independent lawyers who specialise in legal matters for the...
Energy Performance Certificates, or EPCs, give an energy performance rating for properties, with the most energy efficient properties being awarded an A rating while the least efficient are rated as a G. Current legislation requires landlords to achieve a...
A Lasting Power of Attorney authorises a trusted friend, relative or professional, to make decisions on someone’s behalf, should they lose the capacity to do this themselves, or should they need assistance with managing their affairs. If an individual...
Taking on an apprentice can be advantageous for businesses, providing them with training in the skills the organisation needs and to the standards required. It is a good opportunity to invest in a new and motivated worker for the future. As an employer,...
A trial of the four-day work week is set to go ahead in the UK from June 2022 as 60 businesses and over 3,000 employees take part in a pilot scheme. The scheme is being coordinated by 4 Day Week Global, think tank Autonomy, the 4 Day Week UK Campaign and...
When you write your Will, you may be wondering whether it will remain a private document, or whether it is ever likely to become public knowledge. We take a look at the issues surrounding publication of Wills. After the death of Prince Philip, the High...
With UK weather becoming more extreme, homeowners are having to deal with an increase in damage caused by trees and fences being blown down. We take a look at who is responsible and how to deal with a storm damage insurance claim. The UK has seen an...
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