Legal Blog

What happens when your title deeds are missing? Since December 1990 it is compulsory for all properties in England and Wales to be registered at the Land Registry. The Land Registry keep a digital record for each property and summarise all the relevant...

ANNUAL INCREASE TO INJURY TO FEELINGS AWARDS On 30 March 2026 new compensation guidelines for “injury to feelings” awards in discrimination cases, referred to as the “Vento Bands”, were announced.  The awards are adjusted,...

Renters Rights Act Sweeping Reforms for Landlords and Tenants The Renters Rights Act 2025 has been passed into law introducing sweeping reforms that represent the most significant changes to the private rental sector in England in over 30 years. ...

HAVE YOU MADE LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY? 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 welfare....

DOORBELL CAMERAS Whilst doorbell cameras can be very useful problems can arise where footage captures too much of the surrounding area In the High Court case of Fairhurst v Woodward Dr Fairhurst claimed her neighbour Mr Woodward’s smart doorbell...

LANDLORDS/LETTING AGENTS – INFORMATION SHEET DEADLINE 31.5.2026 The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet is a 4 page guide produced by the Government explaining how tenancies may be affected by the changes introduced by the Renters’...

What makes an E-bike legal? Most E- bikes can be ridden legally in the UK . The regulations are categorised under the EAPC standard (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle). You can ride an EAPC if you’re 14 or over.  You do not need a licence...

Historic Homes – things for a buyer to consider A listed building is one which has been recognised as being of special historical interest or architectural significance.  A register of listed buildings is kept by National Heritage List for...

Special reasons This blog will explain what a special reasons argument is in the context of criminal proceedings.  A special reasons argument would follow a guilty plea to an offence. The definition of a special reason: It must be a mitigating...

Changes to sentencing legislation: March 2026 Suspended Sentence Orders The Sentencing Act 2026 makes significant changes to suspended sentences, with these changes coming into force on 22 March 2026 for people convicted on or after that date. It...