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Residential property lawyers are, amongst other things, tasked with considering the legal ownership (known as ‘title’) of a property. to ensure it is free from historical, current and future defects....
Our Big Quiz will be held at the King’s Lynn Town Hall once again and this year we will be raising money for our King’s Lynn and Downham Market chosen...
For many employers, a subject access request can arrive at the worst possible moment: during a grievance, in the middle of disciplinary action, after a dismissal, or when a dispute...
It is increasingly common for people to have connections with more than one country. A person living in East Anglia may own a holiday home in France, Spain or Italy....
Solar panels are no longer an unusual sight on residential properties. With energy prices, environmental concerns and home efficiency all firmly on buyers’ minds, a property with solar panels can...
A practical guide for commercial landlords on why dilapidations disputes arise, how they can be reduced, and when to seek legal advice. Why dilapidations matter Dilapidations are, in simple terms,...
With a lot of recent movement in the case law surrounding gender-critical beliefs, religious views, and the line between political opinion and protected belief, we now have another case that...
The March office team at Fraser Dawbarns nominated Arthur Rank Hospice Charity as their chosen charity for the period May 2026 to April 2028. Following the firm’s recent fundraising Fenland...
Business Relief (also referred to as Business Property Relief, or BPR) is an Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief that reduces the taxable value of qualifying business assets by either 100% or...
Fraser Dawbarns has recently obtained a personal injury settlement for a man who suffered burn injuries to his legs from the engine and exhaust of a go kart. Mr P...
Promotion agreements can be a useful way for landowners to unlock the development value of land without having to take on the full cost, risk and complexity of the planning...
AI can be a helpful starting point, but it is not a substitute for legal advice. A useful first step Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life. For many...
Join us for a free talk about Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney! Kim Neal and members of our Wills and Estates team will be delivering free talk to discuss...
The Fraser Dawbarns’ team in Wisbech nominated local Ravenswood Pet Rescue as their chosen charity for the period May 2026 to April 2028. This week, Neil John was delighted to...
A recent decision has changed the way companies can deal with legally privileged advice in disputes with shareholders. For business owners, directors and family companies, the practical consequences are worth...
Making a Will is often a straightforward process. A person decides who they want to benefit from their estate, appoints trusted executors, and records those wishes in a legally valid...
As the UK continues its summer of high temperatures, we examine the limits in the workplace and what steps can be taken to ensure that employers are providing a safe...
In most cases, yes. For many business owners, the early focus is naturally on growth, opportunity and getting the company off the ground. What is often overlooked is what happens...
This year’s Fraser Dawbarns charity golf day in June raised over £5,000 for Breast of Friends in King’s Lynn. Fraser Dawbarns’ Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin and Carla Tirrell were delighted to present...
Join us for a free breakfast seminar! Our employment law team will be delivering free breakfast seminars to discuss imminent changes to key employment law issues and discussing the impact...
The Fraser Dawbarns’ team in Downham Market recently nominated West Norfolk Autism Group as their chosen charity for the period May 2026 to April 2028. This month, Adele Satur was...
When people think about making a Will, or dealing with an estate after someone has died, their minds often go straight to the obvious assets: the house, the bank accounts,...
From 1 October 2026, the time limit for bringing Employment Tribunal claims arising on or after that date will increase from three months to six months. This represents one of...
Buying a property is usually the biggest purchase someone will ever make. As such it can be an exciting time; looking forward to your new home. However, it also involves...
A Farm Business Tenancy, often shortened to FBT, is one of the most common ways in which agricultural land is let in England and Wales. For many farming families, landowners...
When you buy a house, flat or piece of land, it is natural to think that ownership means freedom of use. In most cases, you can decorate, furnish and enjoy...
Fraser Dawbarns hosted a charity quiz at Elgoods’ Hop Rooms on 1 July, raising a total of £1,530, which is being split between Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Ravenswood Pet Rescue....
Getting married or divorced is often treated as a family milestone, a financial turning point, or a fresh start. It is all of those things. But it can also have...
Selling a house or flat is rarely just a matter of finding a buyer and agreeing a price. Once an offer has been accepted and solicitors are instructed, the buyer’s...
When someone dies, the immediate focus is usually on grief, practical arrangements and trying to do the right thing by the person who has died. Most families are able to...
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