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Even in full lockdown, we are still here for you.
As we are now in Lockdown, we are taking additional measures to keep our staff and clients safe. Entry to our offices is by appointment only. Face masks must be worn when entering the building and your temperature will be taken on entry. Hand sanitiser is available in the waiting area and interview rooms.
For those without appointments, we can facilitate telephone, Teams, Skype, Facetime and Zoom meetings. Any urgent or original documents should be sent to us by post/recorded delivery or scanned, whenever possible. Our full team continues to operate in the usual manner, so you will still be able to contact us by email and telephone.
Should any of our staff be unwell or unable to work we have an open file system which allows other team members to take over matters with the minimum of disruption.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on the usual number 01622 689700.
- Tuesday 6th October 2020
Staff profile: 60 seconds with Amanda Finn
Position: Partner Department: Employment & Family Amanda Finn has been incredibly busy this summer helping clients navigate the numerous employment issues which Covid has brought and which continue to challenge them, especially as the end of the furlough scheme approaches. She has ...
- Friday 25th September 2020
Buying a plot of land – read our legal guide
If you have the opportunity to buy a piece of land you can do what you want on it – right? Wrong - most definitely! Buying a piece of land can be a major investment so it is important to understand exactly what you are buying and its potential for future uses. Here we look at some of the ...
- Thursday 17th September 2020
Licensing laws – a legal guide
Read our quick guide to licensing laws in England. The latest Government guidance in relation to Covid 19, last updated 11 September 2020 can be found at ...
- Thursday 17th September 2020
Land option agreements and buying land for development – a guide
A option agreement is an agreement between a landowner and a developer and provides a way for landowners to increase the value of their land without having to incur the costs of obtaining planning permission. This may be speculative or in response to a call for land and sites for development ...
- Thursday 17th September 2020
Commercial leases – a quick guide
Work patterns have changed for many people since the beginning of the pandemic with millions of people now working from home. As lockdown restrictions ease many businesses are slowly moving back into their commercial premises, so it is sensible for business owners to review their property needs and ...
- Friday 21st August 2020
Stamp duty and commercial property purchases
When buying a freehold commercial property (whether as an individual or a limited company) for example shops or offices, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) may be payable and it is calculated on the purchase price of the property, starting with properties costing £150,000 or more. It is also ...
- Friday 21st August 2020
Stamp duty and ‘mixed use’ land and property
A recent tax tribunal ruling highlights the confusion surrounding buying mixed use property or land and how much Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is payable. This decision clarifies what some people have seen as a ‘loophole’ and HM Revenue and Customs look closely at the amount of SDLT being ...
- Friday 21st August 2020
Choosing the right conveyancing solicitor
Buying a property is the largest purchase that most people make in their lifetime, and when it’s your first home, choosing the right conveyancing solicitor is important to help you make informed decisions. What does a conveyancing solicitor do? Everyone buying or selling a house needs a ...
- Friday 21st August 2020
Buying a house in the country
The Office for National Statistics has carried out research this summer which shows 35% of people are considering moving home this year following the Covid-19 pandemic and home search websites such as Rightmove have also reported an increase in the number of people searching for homes in the ...
- Tuesday 28th July 2020
Travel from Spain, quarantine periods and employee rights
News that travellers from Spain will now have to quarantine on their return to the UK for 14 days may cause difficulties for employers whose staff are currently on holiday or are planning on going to Spain or other countries, where similar restrictions may also be imposed at short notice in the ...