News / 14.05.2018 General Data Protection Regulation – How to Comply With the New Rules Unless you have been living in a cave, you will know that the law on data protection is changing on 25th May. A new piece of EU law, the General Data Protection Regulation, comes fully into force. &nb... Read More
News / 24.04.2018 Do I Need A Contract With My Builder? https://www.battens.co.uk/our-people/iain-coleThis is often a question that forms in the mind of a homeowner when considering an extension. In many cases the builder is a friend or someone already k... Read More
News / 23.04.2018 Windrush Inspired Immigration Expert, Tamara Rundle, Joins Battens Solicitors Immigration specialist, Tamara Rundle, is joining Battens Solicitors as a consultant to help with a growing demand for advice on visa, ancestry and EEA applications. Ms Rundle, who has set up immigrat... Read More
News / 12.04.2018 Battens Appoints Senior Property Specialist Battens Solicitors has announced the appointment of Nicholas Robinson, a specialist solicitor who brings with him more than 35 years of residential and commercial property law expertise. ... Read More
News / 26.03.2018 Crash: Don't Panic If you are involved in a road traffic accident, it is natural to feel unsure of what to do. You may feel anxious about speaking to the other drivers involved. These pointers may help:- ... Read More
News / 22.03.2018 When does a Delay make a Claim? Delays are not uncommon in our overstretched NHS but not all delays will support a successful legal claim. There are many different types of delay a patient can experience when accessing healt... Read More
News / 20.03.2018 Gain or Strain: The Truth About Buy to Lets & Second Homes Legislative Changes Landlords Need to Know Whether you are buying a home to let or acquiring one for a family member, changes in the law could see you out of pocket or even facing court a... Read More
News / 15.03.2018 Top Promotions Awarded at Battens Battens Solicitors has applauded the work of Sally Manning and Hollie Knapman by awarding them key promotions. Sally Manning, who has worked in the Private Client department of Battens for... Read More
News / 08.03.2018 Baby Boomers and Inheritance Tax Planning A recent report by the Resolution Foundation assessed the role that inter-generational family transfers, ie gifts and inheritances, will play in addressing the living standards challenge that Britain... Read More
News / 01.03.2018 Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations: An Introduction for Commercial Landlords Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) were first introduced in England and Wales in 2007 for residential properties. The requirement for non-domestic and commercial properties to have... Read More
News / 20.02.2018 Leaving a Legacy: Tax Benefits The philanthropy of give to charity aside, are you aware of the tax benefits of leaving money to Charity in your Will? In addition to the full exemption from inheritance tax on charitable gifts, if y... Read More
News / 20.02.2018 New Castle Cary Office Now Open On Monday 19th February we opened our new office in Castle Cary. The office covers all aspects of legal work focusing on: Property (buying or selling your house) Planning issues Property dispu... Read More