Entries by Danielle Jarvis

The importance of understanding the contents of your Will

The importance of understanding the contents of your Will has recently been highlighted by a case involving an illiterate property tycoon whose estate was worth £100 million. We take a look at what happened after a surprise Will left the bulk of his estate to his ‘manipulative’ daughter, cutting out his son and the son’s […]

Have you registered your Will?

As a member of The National Will Register we can now register your Will for you. Why should I register my Will? In a survey commissioned by The National Will Register, two thirds of children would not know where to locate their parents’ Wills. The passage of time, house moves, and new relationships are all […]

Easter Holidays

The office will be closed for Easter from 5pm Thursday 6th April and will reopen 9am Wednesday 12th April 2023.

Monday 19th September 2022

Please note that as a mark of respect to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II this office will be closed on Monday 19th September 2022 and will re-open on Tuesday20th September 2022 at 8.30 am

Commercial Property Sales – Enquiries

If you are selling a commercial property, it’s important that you reply accurately and truthfully to enquiries made by the buyer’s solicitor. In the course of a commercial property sale, the purchaser’s solicitor will pose a range of Commercial Property Enquiries (CPSEs). As a vendor, it’s vital that you supply the answers to the enquiries […]

Commercial landlords – essential information

RENT ARREARS Not good news — These days £5,000 is the minimum figure for serving a statutory demand and for bankruptcy proceedings against an individual. The previous figure was a much more reasonable £750 (which remains the minimum for service of such documents where the debtor is a company). Effectively therefore most landlords will have […]

Commercial tenants – essential information

Your premises are or may become a key part of your business. As your business expands and takes on a new venture these are some of the key areas on which you should take legal advice before you commit yourself. Heads of terms It’s important to clarify and agree the main terms of the lease […]