Your Role as a Landlord - A Quick Guide
This guide looks at the role of a residential landlord and the key obligations you will have, including your financial responsibilities and health and safety obligations.
27.1.2023Read more...
Why January is a good time to prepare to sell your house
January is the time of the year we all start making plans for all those things we hope to achieve across the year laid out in front of us.
17.1.2023Read more...
Christmas expected to hit couples hard
The new year often brings news of the unhappy couples who have decided to call time on their relationships, leading to so-called Divorce Day, as family lawyers receive a surge of enquiries when they re-open after the break.
5.12.2022Read more...
Appliances and alarms: new requirements for landlords
New rules on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties are in force from this month (October 2022) and residential landlords and providers of social housing must comply on new and existing tenancies.
6.10.2022Read more...
Japanese Knotweed: do you still need to worry?
One of the most common reasons for garden-related legal action is when Japanese knotweed has taken root.
1.8.2022Read more...
Is this crunch time for residential landlords?
Proposed new legislation is latest in a fast-changing landscape for private rented sector - by Jo Readman, Dispute Resolution Solicitor at Sharmans
19.7.2022Read more...
Protecting and passing on your digital memories to your loved ones
In June, the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) launched a new “Protect your Digital Memories” campaign. The campaign aims to increase awareness and encourage people to protect their digital memories.
14.7.2022Read more...
How does the Right to Buy scheme work?
The government has recently announced an extension to the Right to Buy scheme in England, but what exactly is it? Read our guide to find out more.
28.6.2022Read more...
Power of Attorney: Making your wishes clear
An important part of planning for the future is making a Power of Attorney, but how do you make your wishes clear? Read our quick guide.
6.6.2022Read more...
Check the ground rules to avoid boundary disputes
Spring, warm weather and longer days sees a surge in interest in garden works each year, and where householders improve and replace, boundary disputes are sure to follow…
18.5.2022Read more...