When we die someone needs to take responsibility for dealing with our affairs, including organising our funeral, settling our debts and passing on gifts of money, property or possessions in accordance with the terms of our...
Record numbers of home owners are choosing to unlock the money tied up in their homes through equity release schemes. The promise of access to cash without having to move is an attractive proposition but taking out money...
Property fraud occurs when someone tries to ‘steal’ your property and use it for their benefit. Usually it is committed by a fraudster assuming your identity to sell or mortgage your property without you knowing. It is...
Deciding to get divorced is a big step and one that can leave you feeling fearful for the future. While you must go to court to get a divorce, there is no need for the court to become involved in decisions concerning your...
In the first of a two-part series of articles on how different ways of buying a home can affect your legal rights we explained the implications of using self-funded options and government-backed schemes. In this article we...
When thinking about buying your first home, or selling your existing one to move up the property ladder, you may be tempted to raise the money you need using what you believe to be the quickest and cheapest method. You may...
Boundaries determine the extent of any land or buildings you own. They are, in simple terms, the line which separates your property from that of your neighbours. They may take the form of a wall, a fence, a hedge, a piece of...
Research has shown that a bad divorce can have a deep and lasting impact on children, begging the question why parents are still not embracing alternative less adversarial options open to them? The Impact of Divorce on...
It is estimated that 60% of the adult population of the UK have not written a Will, leaving their estate to be dealt with by the standard Government intestacy rules. This can be time consuming and distressing for a family...
On 10 July this year, Thomas Cook successfully defended a claim made by a couple from Liverpool who fraudulently alleged that they and their children had fallen ill with food poisoning while on an all-inclusive holiday in...