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What is a Will, and should you be making one? The short answer is yes. This article will tell you what a Will is, exactly why you should be making one, the misconceptions around Wills and why a Will should be prepared by a professional. What is a Will?...
What is leasehold? Simply put, the main distinction between freehold and leasehold properties is that buying a freehold property gives you ownership over the property and the land it is on indefinitely, whereas, with a leasehold, you have a right to use...
In England and Wales, every company director owes duties to their company. What is a conflict? These duties mostly relate to responsibility and management of the company, including the statutory duty under section 175 of the Companies Act 2006 ( CA ...
The Renters’ Rights Bill had its third reading in the House of Commons on 14 January 2025 and now the bill only needs to pass through the House of Lords before it receives royal assent and becomes law. We have outlined a brief overview of the recent...
A new era in litigation started on 1 October 2023 which dictates that claims up to £100,000 are now subject to fixed costs. This means that a successful party will only be able to claim a fixed amount of costs from the unsuccessful party, irrespective...
Bounce Back loans During the coronavirus outbreak the Bounce Back Loan Scheme was launched to assist businesses financially who, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, were affected financially with cash flow issues, lack of revenue and could...
Setting up a franchise network can be a fantastic way to rapidly expand a successful business concept while limiting your financial risk. However, there are a number of key practical and legal requirements for setting up a franchise that it is important to...
Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant in the UK that causes a lot of concern to homeowners due to the potential damage it can cause to buildings and other structures. Due to its fast growth, and ability to break through cracks and other weaknesses in...
When looking at a property to buy, one of the most important things to understand is whether it is freehold or leasehold. This can impact what you can do with the property, as well as how much it may cost you on an ongoing basis. Simply put, the main...
The prospect of buying or selling a business can be a daunting one, particularly if you have very little previous experience with commercial transactions. No two business sales are ever likely to be identical, but there are several standard processes and...
