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Why do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Posted: 02 February

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are a legal tool allowing you (Donor), to appoint someone (Attorney) to make certain decisions on your behalf, if you are unable to make decision for yourself in the future. An LPA can assist...

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What will the Housing Market look like for buyers in 2023?

Posted: 26 January

2022 was a turbulent year for the property market, with house prices rising then falling, interest rates sky-rocketing and rental prices continuing to increase. Despite this post-pandemic chaos, the housing market is now beginning to slow down with the...

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A guide to making a Will

Posted: 24 January

A Will is the only way to ensure that your property and loved ones are protected upon your death around 58% of adults do not have a current, valid will. Without one, the Government directs, in a strict specified...

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Home Office Review into Police Officer Dismissals – What does this mean?

Posted: 20 January

In the last thirty years or so the Police (Conduct) Regulations have changed immeasurably.  From Regulations that remained unchanged for decades, we are now living in a period where every few years yet another set of Regulations supersede the...

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A brief outline of the Single Justice Procedure

Posted: 05 January

What is the Single Justice Procedure? A Single Justice Procedure relates to minor summary- only offences that cannot result in a custodial sentence. For example, driving without insurance, low value shoplifting or speeding. It allows the case to be...

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New bill in progress- Flexible working; Know your rights.

Posted: 04 January

Hybrid working has become a new way of life since the Covid-19 pandemic however it is not a blanket opportunity for everyone. If flexi-working is a benefit you look for in a job, you will be pleased to hear...

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RIDDOR- The 5 W’s and the H to report an incident at work.

Posted: 07 December

What is RIDDOR? RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, which places a duty upon employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises (the Responsible Person) to report certain serious workplace...

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Health and safety basics to protect your business – who’s in charge?

Posted: 07 December

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 set out what employers are required to do to manage health and safety within the legislation. Every business is required to appoint a competent person There is a specific...

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What the Bank of England’s increase base rate to 3% means for your mortgage

Posted: 07 December

The Bank of England has announced an interest rate rise of 0.75%, to 3% – a level not seen since 2008, as the UK battles with soaring inflation. I have a mortgage. What happens now? The vast majority of...

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Good Divorce Week 2022

Posted: 23 November

We are supporting Good Divorce Week, an annual campaign by Resolution to promote a child-focused and amicable approach to divorce and separation. Who are Resolution? Resolution are an organisation of family lawyers and other professionals committed to a proactive...

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Understanding the Basics of Marriage Annulment

Marriage annulment is often misunderstood. Unlike divorce, which ends a legally valid marriage, an...

- 19 January 2026

House Prices, Market Signals and 2026: What Really Matters Now

Overview UK house prices slipped again in December, prompting renewed questions about market direction...

- 17 January 2026

What Is the Conveyancing Quality Scheme?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices...

- 13 January 2026

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