Buying with a friend – A Solution or a Problem?

3 min readIn the past few years, the cost of houses in the UK has risen significantly. Many find it difficult to afford a house on their own. So, they decide to buy with a friend. What are the pros and cons of doing so? Let’s have a look. Pros Cons What you can do to avoid … Read more

How to get a UK investor visa?

3 min readTo apply for an investor visa, you must be willing to invest £2 million or more in the UK and meet all the eligibility requirements. You can make the application 3 months before your date of travel and you will get the decision in 3 weeks. If you want to get the decision quicker, you … Read more

Child sexual abuse – Identifying the signs

2 min readIn recent decades, child sexual abuse has become a serious threat to children and young people, irrespective of their background and age. Abusers use power or money to sexually exploit the child. They may offer money, gifts, accommodation, drugs, alcohol or food in exchange for sexual activities or simply coerce the child into sexual activity. … Read more

8 Things You Can Do to Avoid a Completion Day Nightmare

3 min readThe final stage in the homebuying process is the completion day. It is the day when money is fully transferred from buyer to seller, keys are exchanged, and moving begins. The date is decided beforehand by the buyer and the seller. In general, completion day is 1 to 4 weeks after the exchange of contracts. … Read more

4 Reasons Why a Property Survey is Important

3 min readWhen buying a property, getting a property survey done helps you ensure that you are making a good deal. Put simply, a property survey gives you a clear picture of the legal boundaries of your property and whether there are any defects that will require repairs. A property surveyor will Let’s talk about 4 reasons … Read more

Skilled Worker visa

5 min readThe ‘Skilled Worker’ Visa allows you to come and work in the UK with an employer approved by the Home Office. It has replaced the Tier 2 (General) Visa with significant changes made in order to make the process smoother. The Salary Threshold is lowered, the Cap is suspended, and the Resident Labour Market Test … Read more

My sister will not allow me to visit my elderly father. Recently, the Will was changed leaving me out of it. What can I do?

2 min readIn England & Wales, people have testamentary freedom. So, your father can leave his money and assets to whoever he wishes. In your situation, however, you may have two concerns about the will. First, did your father have ‘testamentary capacity’ while making the new will? Second, was he unduly influenced by your sister? Let us … Read more