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AI could ‘slash planning delays and speed up building of 1.5m homes’
The government says it wants to speed up the building of 1.5 million homes by using artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce delays in gr...
Mortgage rule changes could help thousands of first-time buyers
Access to mortgages may become easier for first-time buyers following a major change in lending rules backed by the Bank of England and...
The hidden dangers families must watch out for with Wills and Probate
When a loved one dies, most families assume their final wishes will be respected.
But probate - the legal process of administering s...
Most landlords ‘unaware they’re legally required to have an EPC’
A new report by The Mortgage Works reveals a striking lack of awareness among UK landlords about energy efficiency rules - with 62% una...
Lease Extension Update – No More 2-Year Ownership Rule!
Great news for leaseholders! You no longer need to wait 2 years to extend your lease. Under recent legal changes, you can apply for a s...
Invasive Plants and Law
Is your property damaged due to your neighbour’s invasive plants? You may have grounds for a property damage claim.
The leading case...
Will Aid 2023
Every year starting around October and continuing into the new year, Will Aid organises the Will Aid scheme, where we as solicitors wai...
Undue Influence
A Will can be deemed invalid if it is determined it was complete under undue influence, meaning the testator has been coerced into maki...
The new commercial rent arrears recovery (CRAR)
The new commercial rent arrears recovery (CRAR) procedure is due to come into force on 6 April 2014 , replacing the 800-year-old common...
Mix up of Mirror Wills
The Supreme Court has ruled that a mix-up in signatures on mirror Wills should not be allowed to disinherit a couple’s intended heir. D...