Delays and knowledge gap hit hard for splitting couples

• Posted2025-02-25 13:42
• AuthorHannah Stanford

Divorce rates are on the decline according to the latest official statistics, with just over 80,000 completed in 2023, down by almost 30% from 113,505 in 2022, but delays in the family courts mean couples are waiting longer than ever to finalise the parting...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 - Important update on the implementation of reform

• Posted2025-02-18 10:50
• AuthorRoger Matharoo

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (“the Act”) received Royal Assent during the wash-up before the dissolution of the last Parliament in May 2024. This means it was enacted before all specific elements could be included. The Act seeks to...

The Right of First Refusal: Part 2 - Auction Sale and Section 5B Notices

• Posted2025-02-12 10:42
• AuthorPaige Banks

In the first instalment of this series we looked at what the right of first refusal is, when it applies and the process a landlord must follow when disposing of their interest in a building by way of a private sale. But what happens if a landlord wishes...

They say buying a house is stressful. However, knowing the key steps in the legal process helps you understand where you are and what still must be done. This helps to take the pressure off. The entire process begins with your financing and the importance...