News / 20.09.2020 Is the grass really greener? The age old saying – “the grass is greener on the other side” certainly rings true when it comes to livestock. When grass runs short, livestock have a tendency to seek out a we... Read More
News / 14.09.2020 Covid-19 - Changes to evictions You would be forgiven for being confused with all the changes that are happening in relation to landlord and tenant law and in particular evictions. Legislation is being introduced on Friday aft... Read More
News / 13.08.2020 Battens Solicitors appoints new Private Client Solicitor Battens Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of accomplished Solicitor, Caroline Parker, joining the Private Client Team based in Battens’ Yeovil office. Caroline completed her La... Read More
News / 12.08.2020 Upcoming changes to commercial property There are a couple of significant changes in the world of commercial property which will be taking place on the 1st September 2020. The first of the these being the introduction of a new use class cla... Read More
News / 05.08.2020 Looking to the future of farming Whilst we are all coming to grips with the uncertainty and challenging times COVID-19 is having on rural businesses not to mention our everyday lives, now is a good time to consider the future of your... Read More
News / 21.07.2020 Relationship breakdowns during a pandemic The pandemic has been an unprecedented event which came about without warning, and has changed how we all live overnight. Sadly, for some couples, lockdown may have pushed them further apart where the... Read More
News / 20.07.2020 Lasting Powers of Attorney and Will planning The times that we are currently living in have shown that life can change completely overnight and the future can look uncertain. The best way of dealing with this uncertainty is to ensure that all yo... Read More
News / 15.07.2020 Update on new Health and Care Visa Recently the government has provided further detail on the UK’s new points based system. One key development confirmed that social care workers do not qualify for the government's new health and... Read More
News / 13.07.2020 Grazing of horses We are often asked for advice by Landowners who are considering letting land for grazing of horses. This can provide a regular income but careful consideration must first be given to ensure that... Read More
News / 09.07.2020 Stamp Duty Relief After several months of being in lock down without being able to move or attend viewings, it will have come as a relief to many purchasers to learn of the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s, announ... Read More
News / 01.07.2020 Important changes to trade marks affecting the UK after 31st December 2020 The problem The end of 2020, barring any last-minute changes, marks the end of the Brexit transition period. It also leads to some important changes in the way EU trade marks (EUTMs) and UK trad... Read More
News / 22.06.2020 No gas safety certificate is no longer fatal to evictions Landlords can breathe a sigh of relief at the handing down of a Court of Appeal decision on 18 June 2020 in the case of Trecarrell House v Rouncefield where it was decided that if a Landlord fails to... Read More