GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month she explains how purchasing from a deceased estate can complicate matters… I’ve just found out the owner of the property I want to buy has died. What will Read more…
Government figures estimate there are 600,000 empty homes in England, 216,000 of which have been vacant for more than six months. When we need another 300,000 new homes each year to meet demand, returning some of these vacant properties to the open market would ease the pressure. Recent statistics show Read more…
Taking about death might not be easy, but it is hugely important. This month, Hannah Montague highlights the need to address this last taboo with friends and family… Each year, thousands of pounds from deceased estates goes unclaimed, simply because family members never spoke about the assets they had accrued Read more…
GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month she explains how co-ownership works when you’re not married… I am buying my first house with my boyfriend and my solicitor has asked how we wish to own Read more…
Dealing with government organisations after a loved one dies can be a challenge, even for the experts. Richard Barlow explains why accurate financial records are so vital… When we are instructed to handle a deceased estate, we are often asked to supply historical information to public bodies about the person’s Read more…
GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month she explains how leasehold and freehold properties differ… My solicitor tells me the house I want to buy is leasehold. What does that mean? This may seem like Read more…
An accident or serious illness can have a devastating impact on the livelihood of small business owners. This month, Clare Davies explains how to ensure someone can take the reins on your behalf… I am the only shareholder and director of my company. Who would run the business if I Read more…
This year marks the 20th anniversary of a court case that challenged the validity of missing beneficiary insurance as an administration expense of a deceased’s estate. This month, Ben Brown explains the threat it posed to families with long-lost relatives… In 1999, the case of Evans v Westcombe was big Read more…
GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. As the school holidays draw near, she offers her top tips for moving home in the summer months… The summer holidays are a prime time for moving home if you Read more…
Losing a loved one can have a significant impact on those left behind. This month, Hannah Montague reminds us there are still life affirming lessons to be learned from death… Anger, depression and loss of purpose are all associated with grief and if you are working your way through these Read more…