Homeowners urged to get 'move ready' as pressure grows

• Posted2026-06-04 11:00
• AuthorLucy Palmer

Homeowners looking to move this year are being encouraged to prepare early as the property sector continues to focus on speeding up the conveyancing process through greater digitalisation and collaboration.

Why a DIY Will could become your most expensive mistake

• Posted2026-06-02 10:39
• AuthorNansi Webb

For many people, writing a will online or using a DIY template seems like a sensible way to save money. However, what appears to be a cheap and simple solution can often create significant unintended problems for the people left behind.

Meet The Team

• Posted2026-06-01 09:30
• AuthorRebecca Rogers

Meet our Commercial Litigation Team. See how the team is growing and developing with new appointments, trainee solicitors and apprentices.

When Do You Need Planning Permission for Home Improvements?

• Posted2026-05-28 12:54
• AuthorJacob King

Whether you are dreaming of a new extension, converting your loft, or simply updating the front of your property, one of the first questions you should ask is: “Do I need planning permission?” The answer is not always straightforward and getting it wrong can be both costly and stressful. It pays to understand the basics before you pick up the phone to a builder.

Five up and coming solicitors are celebrating after successfully completing their training contracts with one of the region’s fastest growing law firms. Rachel Pick, Oscar McCracken, Lauren Collins, Emily Stancer and Sara Southall have now qualified...

Prompt strike out of a "hopeless" Will dispute

• Posted2026-05-26 09:42
• AuthorVictoria Griffiths

Finding yourself involved in a claim against a relative’s estate can be costly and distressing, especially if the claim is weak from the start.  Legal proceedings (and significant costs) can often be avoided if an individual discusses matters with an expert before embarking upon legal action.

Mixed-Use Property and the Renters' Rights Act

• Posted2026-05-21 09:58
• AuthorClaire Liddy

From 1 May 2026, anyone owning or acquiring mixed-use property needs to understand that the residential element will be governed by a significantly reformed legal framework. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces the most fundamental changes to residential tenancy law in England in almost 40 years.

Strengthened paternity leave rights: placing Fathers on an equal footing

• Posted2026-05-20 09:27
• AuthorRichard Port MBE

Significant new rights came into force on 6 April 2026, entitling all employed Fathers to paternity leave from day one – in the same way Mothers can take maternity leave.