Residential Conveyancing

Considering buying property at auction?

If you are hoping to buy a property at auction for the first time, you…

Will and Estate Disputes

Are you a Trustee without realising it?

Many people think of trustees as those who manage large sums of money for big…

Residential Conveyancing

Stamp Duty … what residential property purchasers need to know

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) has been firmly in the spotlight in recent days due…

Employment Law

Fire and Rehire – What Employers Need to Know

The controversial practice of “fire and rehire” has attracted significant media and political attention in…

Employment Law

How will day-one unfair dismissal rights affect my business?

One of the most significant reforms under the Employment Rights Bill will be the introduction…

Divorce

Getting divorced – the added complications for business owners

Relationship breakdown is generally stressful and deciding to divorce is not a step that people…

Shareholders Agreements

Why are shareholder agreements important for a growing business?

When starting out on a new business venture, or growing your business, shareholder agreements may…

Employment Law

The Employment Rights Bill Roadmap

Introduction The Employment Rights Bill is the most significant package of employment law reform in…

Blog

How will new ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ rules affect larger local businesses?

From September 2025, larger businesses in the UK are going to be subject to new…

Wills & Estates

August is Make a Will month …

While most people will be focusing on why you should make one, Sarah Lamb from…

Blog

Renters’ Rights – latest updates for landlords

Legal changes governing the relationship between landlords and tenants are imminent, mainly aimed at protecting…

Residential Conveyancing

Why keep your details up to date on the Land Registry?

There are several reasons why it is very important to keep your information up to…

Family Law

My asset or our asset?  And do you need it?

The Supreme Court has recently decided a case, Standish v Standish,  where husband and wife…

Claims

Resolving commercial disputes cost-effectively

Generally, anyone who has a commercial dispute will be looking to resolve it as speedily…

Family Law

Returning to Work after Parental Leave

After my daughter was born in 2020, I knew after nine months that I was…

Leaseholder Services

Leasehold extensions for property owners

Are you the owner of freehold land on which leasehold properties are built? Or do…

Wills & Estates

Should the Wills Act 1837 be updated?

Last week the Law Commission of England and Wales published their recommendations on reforming and…

Employment Law

Key Lessons for Employers – Case Review: Ofsted Inspector’s Unfair Dismissal

When is a well-intentioned act a sackable offence? That was the crux of Mr Hewston’s…

Employment Law

Taking on employees for the first time?

Expanding your business to take on employees for the first time may seem a little…

Property Disputes

HMO landlord wins appeal against penalty

The starting point for the licensing rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) is that…

Employment Law

Stepping back from hybrid working?

Hybrid working has become a permanent fixture in many UK workplaces, with clear benefits reported…

Wills & Estates

Have you considered your pets in your Will?

Perhaps surprisingly, only 26% of pet owners over the age of 30 seem to have…

Commercial Property

How robust is your property portfolio strategy?

Reviewing your property portfolio plans? The government has recently hiked up the rates of both…

Residential Conveyancing

Could your property be at risk of fraud?

Fraud in the property sector is a larger problem than many people realise.  Fraudsters generally…

Employment Law

Government Response on Zero Hours Contracts for Agency Workers and an Update on Statutory Sick Pay

The Government has published its response to the consultation on how zero-hours contract measures will…

Wills & Estates

Is your Will up to date? Here’s why it matters

This Update Your Will Week (3 – 9 March 2025), we are joining The Association…

Employment Law

Social media and employment law

The Court of Appeal in the recent case of Higgs v Farmor's School [2025] EWCA…

Employment Law

The Real Costs to Employers of Defending Employment Tribunal Claims

Many Employers initial reaction to an employee pursuing an Employment Tribunal claim is to want…

Employment Law

The Economic Pressures facing all Businesses from April

In April 2025 businesses face significant new financial pressures with the increase in Employers National…

How can employers comply with rolled-up holiday pay changes?

Rolled Up Holiday Pay In 2025, there are several crucial updates to UK employment law…

Blog

Mediation – help available

Coinciding with mediation week, the Family Mediation Council has announced that the Government is extending…

Blog

Renters’ Rights Bill: What to Expect

Changes in the law governing the relationship between landlords and tenants are in the pipeline,…

Blog

Valuing Public Sector Pensions upon separation

Following a decision called McCloud, public sector pensions had to be re-considered and valued, and…

Children

What is parental alienation and how do courts decide whether it is a problem?

The subject of alienation often arises if a child of separated or divorced parents expresses…

Private Client

Is your home protected with a current Will?

All homeowners would be prudent to review their situation and in most cases to have…

Employment Law

Employment Rights Bill 2024 – What To Expect

We have now received the "Employment Rights Bill" which introduces several critical changes that employers…

Family Law

A recipe for a Child-Focused, Separated Family Christmas

Christmas is often touted as the "most wonderful time of the year," but for separated…

Dispute Resolution

“The Inheritance”

A new short series has hit our screens on Netflix and the Fraser Dawbarns Dispute…

Employment Law

Are you complying with the new sexual harassment prevention regime?

Since 26 October 2024 employers have had a greater obligation than before to take reasonable…

Blog

A Budget of Tax on Wealth

Labour’s first Budget has certainly shaken up many individuals, businesses and Trusts up and down…

Dispute Resolution

What is Predatory Marriage?

Forced marriage is defined as where one or both people do not or cannot consent…

Dispute Resolution

Do adult children automatically inherit from their parents?

It is a common misconception that adult children are automatically entitled to part, if not…

What does the Renters’ Rights Bill mean for residential landlords?

For some, it will make little difference, while others will face a complete change of…

Wills & Estates

Capital Gains Tax – will the uplift remain?

In the world of personal finance and estate planning, one often overlooked but significant relief…

Residential Conveyancing

Buying a House Checklist

When you buy a house the law is that you buy it as it stands…

Residential Conveyancing

House Purchase Checklist

This factsheet is issued to clients of Fraser Dawbarns and are for your use only.…

Civil Litigation

What is the tenancy deposit protection scheme?

Tenant’s Deposit Protection Tenant’s deposit protection should be in place within 30 days of receipt…

Civil Litigation

Agricultural Tenancy Agreement Forfeiture

Rights of Forfeiture for Non-Payment of Rent and Other Breaches A right of forfeiture is…

Wills & Estates

Making a Will (Leaflet)

Why Make A Will? By making a Will, you can control what happens to your…

Employment Law

Employment Law for Employers (Leaflet)

Employment Law Services for Employers “One of my employees is regularly off work for sickness…

Residential Conveyancing

Buying, Selling and Remortgaging (Leaflet)

Why do I need a solicitor? Buying, selling and re-mortgaging are complex legal transactions which…

Wills & Estates

Advice for the Elderly (Leaflet)

Advice for the Elderly We all have the right to manage our own money and…

Wills & Estates

Administration of Estates (Leaflet)

Probate and the Administration Estates The death of a loved one can be a distressing…

Family Law

Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements (Leaflet)

Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements have become increasingly common over recent years.…

Family Law

Living Together Agreements (Leaflet)

Cohabitation Agreements and Jointly Owned Property It is a commonly held belief that parties that…

Commercial Property

Leasing Land And Commercial Property (Leaflet)

The Need For Legal Advice? If land or buildings are let, whether or not there…

Residential Conveyancing

Land Registration (Leaflet)

Is Your Land Registered? If not, can this really cause you problems? You probably haven’t…

Civil Litigation

Personal Injury Claims (Leaflet)

Personal Injury Claims If you have suffered an injury for which someone else was to…

Commercial Law

Terms and Conditions of Business (Leaflet)

Commercial Contracts and Terms and Conditions of Business Do you sell goods? Do you sell…

Employment Law

Employment Law for Employees (Leaflet)

Understanding your rights The Employment Law team at Fraser Dawbarns is firmly established as a…

Corporate Law

Setting Up A Business (Leaflet)

It Strats With an Idea All great businesses start with an idea but that idea…

Civil Litigation

Building Disputes (Leaflet)

Changes in the Law For many years, the prospect of suing a builder was a…

Family Law

Family Matters (Leaflet)

Expert and Sympathetic Legal Advice at a Fixed Price Family breakdown is rarely straightforward and…

Corporate Law

Buying or Selling an Established Business (Leaflet)

Don't Leave Buying or Selling a Business to Chance A business is more than just…

Civil Litigation

Legal Disputes (Leaflet)

Litigation and Dispute Resolution It would be nice if we could live in a world…

Wills & Estates

Powers Of Attorney (Leaflet)

What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is someone chosen by you to…

Business

Welcome to Fraser Dawbarns (Leaflet)

Firm Profile The majority of us need expert legal advice at some stage in our…

Civil Litigation

Clinical Negligence Conditional Fee Arrangement Guide

View our Conditional Fee Arrangement Guide (Clinical Negligence)

Residential Conveyancing

Guide to Buying a Shared Equity Home

The Need for Advice Buying a shared equity flat or house is similar to buying…

Civil Litigation

Personal Injury Conditional Fee Arrangement Guide

View our Conditional Fee Arrangement Guide (Personal Injury)

Family Law

Guide to Divorce

The Need for Advice The thought of divorce can be stressful and worrying, but the…

Residential Conveyancing

Guide to Buying a Retirement Home

The Need for Advice Buying a house for your retirement is an extremely important decision…

Residential Conveyancing

Guide to Buying a Home as a Landlord

The Need for Advice The relationship between a Landlord and Tenant can be a long…

Residential Conveyancing

Guide to Tenancy Deposit Schemes

The Need for Advice The relationship between a Landlord and Tenant can be long and…

Residential Conveyancing

Guide to Tenancies

The Need for Advice The relationship between a Landlord and Tenant can be a long…

Family Law

Guide to Setting Up Home With your Partner

The Need for Advice Living together with your partner or buying a home together can…

Residential Conveyancing

Guide to Releasing Equity From Your Home

The Need for Advice Equity release is a way for you to release part of…

Residential Conveyancing

Guide to Buying a New Build Home

The Need for Advice Buying a house is probably the largest purchase you will make…

Residential Conveyancing

Guide to Remortgaging Your Home

The Need for Advice Remortgaging your property is a way for you to either, gain…

Wills & Estates

Could Reviewing Your Will Save You Inheritance Tax

The Finance Act 2008 introduced a major change to the way inheritance tax operates for…

Commercial Property

Commercial Property Enquiries

When property is sold most Buyers raise enquiries with the Seller. Preparing responses to these…

Residential Conveyancing

Guide to Buying a Home

The Need for Advice Buying a house is probably the largest purchase you will make…

Corporate Law

Stamp Duty Land Tax – The New Rules

Please note: This article was published in 2015 and is out of date. For current…

Wills & Estates

Lasting Power of Attorney – Health and Welfare

This sets out the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney for an individual’s Health and…

Commercial Property

Selling your Business as a Going Concern

Transfer of a Going Concern - Should you be Concerned? ou may have come across…

Commercial Law

Reviewing Terms & Conditions and Standard Contracts

Could this be the biggest favour you can do your business? Maybe as a slightly…

Family Law

Financially contributing to child’s upbringing

Now people who do not financially contribute to their children’s upbringing could have more at…

Civil Litigation

Deeds, Plans and Land Registry Documents in Boundary Disputes

Do you know where the deeds to your home are? Do you even know what…

Commercial Property

Stamp Duty Land Tax and Commercial Leases

SDLT Rules In this blog I will summarise the SDLT rules that apply when entering…

Wills & Estates

Have you inherited less than you expected?

It may be only after someone has passed away that you discover that their Will…

Wills & Estates

When DIY Wills go Wrong

In difficult financial times it is understandable that people may decide to make their own…

Wills & Estates

Death and Intestacy

What happens if you die without making a Will? Although we are constantly encouraging and…

Family Law

The Law of Intended Living Together

Myths and Truths It’s a commonly held belief that parties that live together for any…

Family Law

Special Guardianship Orders

Every child needs a safe, secure home with people they can love and trust. Special…

Civil Litigation

Taking Someone On

A short guide for first time employers Over the last 5 years or so many…

Commercial Property

Planning, construction & development

How to avoid the ‘builder headache’ The more developers I act for, it becomes increasingly…

Wills & Estates

The importance of an Executor

If you have made a Will you should have appointed one or more people to…

What about the children?

“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way” (L…

Residential Conveyancing

The Real Cost of Cheap Conveyancing

With the increase in online shopping and the latest annual spending figures topping nearly £78…

Commercial Property

Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the 2011 Budget

The Budget 2011 introduced a number of changes to the SDLT regime. Some will encourage…