Insights
Have you ever concluded a deal with a handshake? Perhaps you trusted that person and did not see the need to get a lawyer involved. This is admirable, but not...
Do you consider yourself to be a cautious person who considers all the possible outcomes of each situation or are you more inclined to trust to luck and hope that...
Do you own stocks and shares in one or more companies? Do you know where your Share Certificates are? With many of us currently spending more time at home, now...
We are now well into the holiday season, and employees, after over a year of being grounded, may be excited at the thought of a holiday abroad. However, what does...
From Monday 19th July, the Government’s position on Covid restrictions has shifted away from regulation, towards urging caution. Given the increase in Covid cases, Fraser Dawbarns do not believe that...
As lockdown restrictions are eased and life returns to normal, many people whose weddings were delayed by the pandemic are once again planning for their big day. Drawing up guest...
When many people think of family law, they often imagine contentious divorce and court battles, but is this the reality for most people? While it makes for dramatic storylines on...
Government extends the moratorium on Coronavirus-related commercial rent forfeiture The government announced on 16 June 2021 that the ban on commercial evictions and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) has been...
Fraser Dawbarns are delighted to welcome Commercial Property Solicitor Michelle Atkins to the firm. Michelle will be working in the Commercial department, based in the Wisbech office. Michelle will be...
After suffering a serious injury, you will very likely need support and care while you are on the road to recovery, but who will care for you and how will...
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...
40 years ago, I qualified as a Solicitor having served what were then known as Articles with the firm Dawbarns Barr & Knowles. The firm’s name has changed several times,...
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...
Fraser Dawbarns is delighted to announce that Sarah Johnson from the Conveyancing department in Wisbech has been made a Partner of the firm. Sarah’s promotion is due to her diligence...
In April 2020, important changes were made to the rights of employees and workers. However, the onset of the global pandemic meant that it was very easy for these changes...
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...
Whether you’re embarking on a simple extension, an ambitious new build or a multi-property development, you’ll need to be prepared to face the impact of a land dispute. Unfortunately, they’re...
After every budget announcement, there is always plenty of information to analyse, some of which only becomes clearer once we have had time to look beyond the headlines to the...
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...
Fraser Dawbarns are delighted to announce that employment lawyer Abigail Reynolds has joined the firm’s Wisbech office, working in the Civil Litigation department. Abigail will be providing a range of...
Fraser Dawbarns are delighted to announce that Chartered Legal Executive Melanie Egginton has joined the firm’s Residential Conveyancing department. Melanie will be working from the King’s Lynn office. Melanie qualified...
Homes England, the government agency responsible for the provision of funding under the Help to Buy Scheme has announced that the deadline for existing Help to Buy Equity Loan schemes...
Fraser Dawbarns are delighted to announce that solicitor Kim Neal has joined the firm’s March office, working in the Private Client department. Kim will be providing a range of services...
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...
2020 was a difficult year for everyone but for some it was devastating, with the closure of many businesses and the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs. Because of...
Christmas Closing After a year like no other, Fraser Dawbarns would like to wish everyone the best, it is our hope that everyone has an enjoyable break over the Christmas...
When you buy a house the law is that you buy it as it stands and you do not generally have any come-back against the seller if anything is later...
This factsheet is issued to clients of Fraser Dawbarns and are for your use only. It is one in a series of Factsheets and a list of these are appended...
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...
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...
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