GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: We’re kicking off the new year with a new face in our property hot seat. Sarah is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process… How long will my conveyancing take? This is probably the most common question I am Read more…
ASK ROSS: To mark last weeks Cohabitation Awareness Week, Ross explains how to ensure you don’t lose your partner and your home should the worst happen… My girlfriend and I have recently bought a house together. Do I need to make a will or is she entitled to inherit my Read more…
Our wills and probate expert, Chaanah Patton, answers your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like her to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk There’s lots of decisions to be made when you draw up a will. This month, Chaanah outlines the main who, whats Read more…
There are two million cohabiting couples in England and Wales and more than 64,000 live in South Yorkshire. Why am I telling you this? Because it is Cohabitation Awareness Week, a campaign supported by my family law colleagues to improve the legal rights of unmarried couples. It is not only Read more…
Completion is the end of the house buying process, but issues can still crop up at this point and beyond, as Ross explains this month… Can I move into my new house before completion? If a property is empty many buyers often ask if it is possible to move Read more…
In January this year High Court Family Judge Mr Justice Cobb set out his proposals to change the way the family court deals with allegations of domestic abuse in children cases. On Monday 2nd October new guidance came into force which should ensure that judges consider the impact of domestic Read more…
Our wills and probate expert, Chaanah Patton, answers your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like her to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk Chaanah kicks off her blog by highlighting the reasons for making a will and how to pick the right adviser. So, Read more…
Most of us don’t need Bob Hoskins to tell us that “it’s good to talk”. Even those of us too young to remember that particular series of 1990s TV adverts are likely to appreciate the sentiment. But when your relationship or marriage has broken down beyond repair, the idea of Read more…
Extensions can be a great way to add value to your property. This month, Ross discusses the legal considerations… I want to extend my leasehold property. Do I need the freeholder’s permission? You will need to check your lease to see if there is a clause prohibiting any improvements or Read more…
At Taylor&Emmet its the dedicated individuals who make us who we are, and let us do what we do best. We caught up with Olivia Middleton of the Personal Injury department. Name: Olivia Middleton Apprentice Legal Secretary Department: Personal Injury Brief Biography Which area do you live? I live in Dronfield Read more…