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How much is the statutory bereavement award and who can claim it?

Posted on 06th May 2020 in Medical Negligence

Poor medical care can sadly not only result in injury, but also the death of a patient. For those matters the statutory bereavement award, a set figure of compensation paid to the deceased’s family, has been increased.

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Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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What is a landlord’s consent for lessee’s covenants

Posted on 06th May 2020 in Affordable Housing

The issue in this case was one touching on the enforceability of covenants of the type seen in many typical leases of flats where the leases contain similar covenants and the landlord covenants to enforce those covenants at the request of another lessee.

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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What is the Land Compensation Act?

Posted on 04th May 2020 in Affordable Housing

At the heart of the UKs housing problem is a six decade old piece of planning legislation, the Land Compensation Act 1961.

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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What happens if a buyer or seller drops out after exchanging contracts?

Posted on 01st May 2020 in Residential Property

Residential property contracts are governed by the Law Society’s standard conditions of sale, so pulling out is a breach of contract and attracts financial penalties.

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Nick Conner

Partner and Solicitor

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Could modular homes be the solution to the housing crisis?

Posted on 20th April 2020 in Affordable Housing

With the housing crisis growing across the country industry experts are divided about which solutions are best suited to meet the demand. One potential solution is the implementation of modular housing.

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Catriona Yates

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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What should I do, I have received a letter from social services in respect of my children?

Posted on 17th April 2020 in Family Law

It is likely to be extremely worrying if you receive a letter from children’s social services headed “Letter before Proceedings”.

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Mark Williams

Partner and Solicitor

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How to file a caveat and stop probate

Posted on 16th April 2020 in Dispute Resolution

In most cases, a Grant of Probate is required for the estate to be dealt with and administered. Without the Grant of Probate, an executor will not be able to sell any property which belongs to the deceased, nor will they have the authority to deal with the estate’s assets.

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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What is the updated Statement of Truth?

Posted on 09th April 2020 in Affordable Housing

Just a quick (non coronavirus) update to say that from 6 April 2020, the statement of truth which must accompany any statement of case (sometimes called a “pleading”) or witness statement should now state:-

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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What is the right to light easement?

Posted on 06th April 2020 in Affordable Housing

The right to light is an easement that gives a landowner the right to receive light in buildings on their land.

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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What is the reality of adverse possession and squatter’s rights?

Posted on 25th March 2020 in Residential Property

A concern for a property owner with vacant land and buildings is the possibility of third parties taking up residency on that land or within a building.

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Nick Conner

Partner and Solicitor

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Guide to intestacy

Posted on 24th March 2020 in Dispute Resolution

The intestacy rules will take effect where an individual dies without a valid Will in place.

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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What should be included in an allotment agreement?

Posted on 19th March 2020 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters

With increased interest in gardening, healthy living and with many modern homes having only a pocket handkerchief of a garden, allotments are gaining in popularity.

Posted by

Vernon Clarke

Partner and Solicitor

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