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The time taken to sell a house in 2019 was more than twice as long as in 2021. In 2019, it took an average of 69 days for an acceptable offer to be made, whereas in 2021 the time was down to just 27 days. Online searches for ‘houses for sale’...
Following an independent assessment in January, BakerLaw is pleased to announce the firm has passed the re-accreditation process retaining its quality mark for practice management and client care. What is Lexcel? Lexcel is The Law Society’s legal...
As Bill and Melinda Gates ponder how to divide around $130 billion in assets, we take a look at the five most expensive divorces so far. 1. Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott divorce 2019 - $38 billion When the founder of Amazon and wife MacKenzie Scott...
Problems often arise with new build properties and it is standard practice to compile a list of snagging items that need dealing with when you move into your new home. But what happens when the problems are more serious? It is expected that there will a...
If you have been appointed as someone’s attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney you will have the authority to make certain decisions on their behalf. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney – one in respect of property and financial...
With family courts experiencing a substantial backlog and the government supporting mediation with a new voucher scheme, mediation is likely to become more widely used in the future. It is already the case that when dealing with financial affairs and...
After someone dies, part of winding up their estate involves settling all of their debts. As well as paying bills, there are expenses relating to their death, including funeral costs. When someone has died, their estate is liable for paying their...
In April this year, the law regarding divorce is set to change to allow couples to divorce without any blame attaching to either party. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill has been given Royal Assent and is set to be implemented in April...
The Prime Minister has announced that as from 2022, all new build homes in England will have to have electric vehicle (EV) charging points. The new law means that up to 145,000 new charging points will be created each year. The legislation will also apply...
Over time, you may need to make changes to your Will. You have the option of adding a codicil or making a new Will. It is recommended that you review your Will at least once every five years as well as in the light of any major life events, such as buying a...
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