Fire Safety and Asbestos Regulations – Responsibilities for Landlords of Non-domestic Properties and Management Companies of Leasehold Flats - Non-compliance by landlords of the fire and asbestos regulations which came into force back in 2006 are increasingly prompting the invalidation of insurance policies ..... more

Joint Ownership – potential pitfalls and connected issues - The way in which you hold your property determines not only what share you will receive of its value when it is sold, but also what will happen to it in the event of your death or divorce ..... more

Permitted Development – Making Changes to your Property - If you are thinking about carrying out building works to your Property, you should be aware of the provisions of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No. 2) (England) Order 2008 which came into force on 1st October 2008 ..... more

Insolvency – some basic guidance for employees of potentially insolvent companies - Many people are currently worrying about their options in the event of their company becoming insolvent.  Employment rights in all situations, including insolvency, are complex ..... more

Risks involved in selling homes through competitions - The recent economic downturn and depressed housing market has led both Estate Agents and Sellers to attempt increasingly imaginative schemes to achieve a sale of their properties.  Many have resorted to ..... more

Pre-Marital Agreements - A pre-marital agreement is the new name for a pre-nuptial agreement or ‘pre-nup’, as it was widely known. It is an agreement entered into either before or during a marriage with the aim of organising the distribution of assets or wealth should the relationship end ..... more