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How to end an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)
If you are a landlord, it is important to know the correct regulations and procedures when it comes to evicting (or attempting to evict a tenant) from the start of...
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Fixed recoverable costs regime: what’s changing?
The Government has announced that from 1st October 2023, there will be new changes to the Fixed Recoverable Costs regime (FRC) in civil law cases. Before we explain what’s changing...
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How to recover a business debt
If you are a business or sole trader, customers who do not pay what they owe can have a significant impact on your finances. Of course, it is not always...
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Spring Statement 2022: how it affects employment and housing
With increasing fuel prices and concerns over the rising cost of living, yesterday’s Spring Statement was highly anticipated by businesses and families alike. So what has Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of...
Case Studies
Case study: £62,000 award after builders failed to complete work on time
Our dispute resolution solicitors recently advised a couple after a building company failed to carry out work they had been contracted to do. Builders failed to carry out contracted work...
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Defending an Inheritance Act 1975 claim could now become troublesome for Defendants
Following Hirachand v Hirachand (2020), bringing an estate dispute claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 may be easier for Claimants, but will no doubt carry...
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What is the Breathing Space scheme?
The Debt Respite Scheme, also known as the Breathing Space scheme, came into force on 4th May 2021 and gives those who owe money further legal protection from their creditors....
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What would a lease extension mean for leaseholders?
Leaseholders in England will soon be able to extend their leases by a maximum of 990 years, without paying ground rent, if plans announced by Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, go...
Case Studies
Case study: shareholder and director dispute after breach of terms
Our dispute resolution solicitors recently advised a director and shareholder of a specialist refrigeration company on a shareholder dispute. Mr M instructed us after he discovered that his fellow shareholder...
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Covid-19: commercial premises update
The coronavirus pandemic, and the necessary restrictions the Government introduced in the commercial property sector, represent unprecedented times for both tenants and landlords. Whilst the majority of these restrictions have...
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Changes to residential possession notice periods from October 2021
The Government recently announced that notice periods for residential tenancies in England will revert back to pre-pandemic rules from 1st October 2021. The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Residential Tenancies and Notices)...
Case Studies
Case study: boundary and easement dispute between adjoining land
Our property litigation solicitors advised a land owner who believed the title plan of their land and the neighbouring land incorrectly showed the boundary between the plots. Incorrect boundary in...