Legal Blog

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...

PREPARING FOR THE CHANGE TO UNFAIR DISMISSAL RIGHTS From 1 January 2027 employees will have the right to claim unfair dismissal after 6 months’ continuous employment (reduced from 2 years). Steps employers can take to prepare for this significant...

Rightmove states that buying conditions favourable in strong start to year The number of newly listed properties for sale is 1% lower than this time last year, but 11% higher than two years ago. Similarly, the number of sales agreed is 5% below this time...

THE IMPORTANCE OF FUNERAL WISHES We all know how important it is to have a Will in place. A Will can include many important requirements about who is to receive your assets or who looks after children under the age of eighteen. One issue that can...