When buying a property, a building survey can pick up issues that can affect the value of the property. A survey can bring up issues that the buyer can ask the seller to fix before completion or to otherwise reduce the selling price accordingly. We always strongly recommend that buyers have a survey. We have […]
If you are injured at work, your injury is only one of the things that you have to worry about. You may be concerned about being disloyal to your employer or you may be anxious about speaking to a solicitor because you are worried that once you do, you will be pressured into making a […]
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Many people are daunted by buying property. This is understandable, a house is the largest purchase that most people are ever likely to make. At Fraser Dawbarns, our conveyancing team aims to help our clients through the process, explaining any unfamiliar terms in plain English and working to reduce delays for our clients whenever possible. […]
The most common enquiries that I am currently receiving are from clients asking about making a Will during lockdown. People want to know whether it is possible under the current restrictions and whether it is advisable to wait until there is a return to normality. It goes without saying that everyone is concerned about the […]
The death of a family member is a difficult time for everyone, but if you discover that the provision made for you is less than expected, or if you suspect that the Will does not reflect the deceased’s true wishes, this can add to the stress and upset that you are already feeling, but can […]
Over the last few years, the first Monday in January has become known as ‘Divorce Day’ in the media as family law solicitors notice an increase in enquiries about separation and divorce. This could potentially be significantly more pronounced after the difficult year we have all had. Fraser Dawbarns do not take something like this […]
Divorce laws are set to get their first overhaul in over 50 years. A Bill has recently made it through the House of Commons that will introduce no fault divorce for the first time in England and Wales, bringing about a change that aims to decrease conflict at this stressful and difficult time. Currently, a […]
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Following the Chancellor’s announcement on 08 July 2020 there will be a temporary increase to Stamp Duty nil rate bands for residential property purchases up to £500,000. This applies to transactions that are completed or substantially performed between 8 July 2020 and 31 March 2021 inclusive. Stamp Duty is charged in increasing portions of the […]
Congratulations to 6 year old Jayden, the winner of our drawing competition whose picture is used on this article. We often call ourselves a nation of animal lovers, but our devotion to our four legged friends can lead to emotional and expensive disputes if a marriage or relationship breaks down, and there is no agreement […]
In early November many people will be going to watch a fireworks display, either at a public event in their local town or at the house of a friend or family member. There are many traditions associated with this season such as bonfires and toffee apples. There is also a prevalence of safety campaigns warning […]
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