Contact Us
Exeter 01392 207020
Exeter 01392 207020
Newton Abbot 01626 207020
Teignmouth 01626 772376
Tozers

Complete the form below to ask us a question or make an enquiry. We’ll get back to you via phone or email as soon as possible.

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

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

Posted on 01st May 2020 in Residential Property, Coronavirus Pandemic

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.
Nick Conner

Posted by

Nick Conner

Partner and Solicitor
Looking After Relatives in Care Homes During Covid-19
Insights

Looking After Relatives in Care Homes During Covid-19

Posted on 28th April 2020 in Probate & Wills, Coronavirus Pandemic

In these uncertain times and with official guidance changing on a regular basis, many people are understandably worried about their elderly or vulnerable relatives
Emma McAdam

Posted by

Emma McAdam

Solicitor
The Duty of Candour and what we have learnt from investigations into poor medical care
Insights

The Duty of Candour and what we have learnt from investigations into poor medical care

Posted on 23rd April 2020 in Medical Negligence

Healthcare professionals are committed to delivering good care to their patients. Their first principle is to “do no harm” and the majority of the millions of people using healthcare services in the UK today will have a good experience.
Endurance Arthur

Posted by

Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor
Could modular homes be the solution to the housing crisis?
Insights

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.
Catriona Yates

Posted by

Catriona Yates

Senior Associate & Solicitor
What should I do, I have received a letter from social services in respect of my children?
Insights

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”.
Mark Williams

Posted by

Mark Williams

Partner and Solicitor
How to file a caveat and stop probate
Insights

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.
Martin Laver

Posted by

Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor
What is the updated Statement of Truth?
Insights

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:-
Stephen Burtchaell

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
Are emails to customers about coronavirus a marketing communication?
Insights

Are emails to customers about coronavirus a marketing communication?

Posted on 08th April 2020 in Intellectual Property, Coronavirus Pandemic

Businesses justifiably want to let people know that they are still open. However, an email to their entire database should be viewed with caution because it risks breaking the law on email marketing.
Jill Headford

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor
Employees working from home
Insights

Employees working from home

Posted on 06th April 2020 in Employment, Coronavirus Pandemic

The number of employees working from home has increased significantly following government advice to avoid unnecessary travel and to encourage employees to work from home where possible.
Joanna Parry

Posted by

Joanna Parry

Associate and Solicitor
Opportunities and challenges for social housing into 2021
Insights

Opportunities and challenges for social housing into 2021

Posted on 06th April 2020 in Affordable Housing, Coronavirus Pandemic

With Coronavirus obviously taking the main spotlight for most of 2020, as well as continued debate over Brexit, financial and political uncertainty and the climate, there has only recently been a focus on residential and social housing issues across the country.
Stephen Burtchaell

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
What is the right to light easement?
Insights

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.
Stephen Burtchaell

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
The Coronavirus Act 2020: lockdown and death registration
Insights

The Coronavirus Act 2020: lockdown and death registration

Posted on 03rd April 2020 in Probate & Wills, Coronavirus Pandemic

With the country adjusting to lockdown, the Coronavirus Act 2020 has brought in new measures to cover a wealth of subjects, from financial assistance for businesses, to procedures to boost numbers of healthcare professionals.
Rachael Morley

Posted by

Rachael Morley

Partner & Solicitor