News / 24.04.2018 Do I Need A Contract With My Builder? This 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 known to them.  There is a reasonable level... Read More

News / 27.03.2018 Can anyone challenge your Will after you die? If you go to the time and trouble of making a Will, do you need to worry that someone may come along after you die and challenge it?   If you have strong feelings about who should receive your E... 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 action... 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 / 05.02.2018 Keeping Control: Who Will Manage your Business if you Cannot? Whilst many people think about appointing others to manage their personal affairs in the event of changed circumstances, rather fewer make similar arrangements for a business. The way in which you can... Read More

News / 02.02.2018 Check your Dispensed Medication When we attend our local chemist to collect prescribed medication, whether this is located in a High Street shop or in your local GP practice, we usually take it for granted that the chemist or pharma... Read More

News / 01.02.2018 10 Top Tips When Buying a House There are many hurdles to jump when you’re purchasing a new home. Jill Cochrane from Battens Solicitors shares her top 10 tips on buying a house.   Know the true costs and set a budget.&... Read More

News / 29.01.2018 Family Conflict Over Assets Left in a Contested Will Dorset Farm in a contested Will case A recent local contested Wills case has just concluded at court whereby a local farmer and businessman left his entire estate in his Will to his two daughters and... Read More