Recent research revealed that nearly two thirds of UK adults don’t have a Will. A Will is essential to ensure that your property and assets pass to the people you want to have them after you’re gone. Given the publicity surrounding the high numbers of [...]

Many people assume that when you buy a property you’re purchasing all the building and land as a package. However, the distinction between a freehold property and a leasehold property means that this is not always the case. There is a lot of confusion for [...]

Divorces can be difficult. At this emotional time it’s often tough to focus on practical matters. However, it’s important to ensure that you’re protected financially after a divorce – there are a number of stages involved in starting to rebuild your life again. Step 1 [...]

Although a divorce is often emotional, and there may be a lot of pressure and stress for all parties, it doesn’t have to be a fraught situation. It is possible to have a good divorce if everyone is keen to make it happen. Approach the [...]

An overage payment is part of property law and commonly used to create an obligation on a buyer to pay a further amount in the future. Overages can be complex and difficult to administer, as they are dealing with future events, and so should be [...]