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Harassment and Stalking  The offences of harassment and stalking are closely linked. We are often asked questions about these offences. This blog explains some of the basic points. Stalking is a course of conduct which constitutes harassment, and...

An unprecedented property market Following the unforeseeable action in February 2026 by the United States of America engaging Iran and subsequently the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, many economists & forecasters predicted that the knock on...

Buying your First Home Buying your first home in the UK generally takes around five to six months. The process requires saving a deposit, obtaining a mortgage, finding a property and completing the legal process. Preparing your Finances The Deposit:...

Probate costs about to increase by 75 % The cost of obtaining a Grant of Probate is to become more expensive shortly as Probate Registry fees are due to increase from £300 to £526. The Government says: ‘ An increase to the probate...

How to Manage World Cup Fever Whenever there is an international tournament taking place employers can expect an increase in holiday requests, sudden absences through illness and requests to watch matches during working hours. To manage this employers...

Pothole Compensation In February 2025 the RAC received an average of 66 reports a day about potholes from broken down  drivers.  By February 2026 this had increased to an average of 235 reports a day. Most drivers are likely to be put off by a...

Media reporting of criminal cases Since 2009 there has been a push for justice not only being done but being ‘’seen to be done’’. This has led to increased  reporting about criminal cases.   It is thought that if local...

20% OFF ON ALL LPAs THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 A Power of Attorney is where you nominate a trusted person to look after your affairs. There are two types that you can set up. One for your property and financial affairs and one for your health and...

BUYING A NEW BUILD PROPERTY – ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Buying a new build property looks a little different from the usual house buying experience. Whilst the fundamentals of the process remain the same, there are some key distinctions and a lot of...

CV Fraud CV fraud is increasing with candidates using AI to draft their CV/Application. An Employment Contract may contain a clause making continued employment conditional upon the accuracy of the CV/Application.  However, even without such a clause...