Power of Attorney Solicitors

3 min readEnduring Power of Attorney Sadly, there comes a time in life for many people when they are no longer able to competently make important decisions for their welfare and wellbeing. In which case, a close friend or a family member may have executed an Enduring Power of Attorney, in order to take over their affairs … Read more

Conveyancing Solicitor

2 min readProperty Conveyancing Services At Aristone Solicitors, we understand that buying, selling or remortgaging any type of property can be a complex and stressful experience. That’s why we offer a complete range of affordable and accessible conveyancing services, suitable for residential and commercial clients alike. Residential Property Conveyancing Aristone’s experienced conveyancing solicitors provide the highest quality … Read more

British Business Travellers Face No Deal Brexit Chaos

2 min readThe whole “No Deal, No Problem” philosophy representing an insult for those who stand to suffer the consequences. Should the United Kingdom leave the EU without a deal, British business travellers may be rendered unable to perform even basic business functions abroad, without first making sense of a complex system of permits and provisions. All … Read more

Immigration – Glossary

9 min readThis glossary has been designed to provide a brief yet informative overview of some of the most common terminology you may encounter in immigration law. However, the terms set out below are not to be interpreted as comprehensive legal advice or guidance, but instead a simplified definition of the respective terms. Contact a member of … Read more

Government Seeks to Abolish S21 No-Fault Eviction Notices

2 min readA move that could spell bad news for landlords, though has been touted as beneficial for tenants across the country. What is Section 21? As things currently stand, Section 21 notices, or “no-fault evictions”, enable landlords to evict tenants without explanation at short-notice, under the condition that their assured shorthold tenancy agreement has expired. Landlords … Read more

Boris Johnson Backtracks on Immigration Promises

2 min readHence, all talk of renegotiating the terms of the deal represents nothing but shameless time-wasting. In any case, the future of more than 2.5 million EU citizens currently residing in the UK is now more uncertain than ever before. If free movement comes to an end on October 31, this would mean UK citizens in … Read more

Landlord and Tenant Dispute – Glossary

8 min readA Assured Tenancy The term ‘assured tenancy’ applies when a tenant is granted a certain level of tenure as part of their tenancy agreement. Such agreements are usually issued by a housing association or housing trust. Assured tenancy typically means that for as long as the tenant doesn’t breach any of the rules of the … Read more

Landlord and Tenant Dispute – Frequently Asked Questions

2 min readCan I evict a tenant manually without taking things to court? No – it is expressly forbidden to undertake any manual eviction proceedings in the United Kingdom. Irrespective of the extent to which the tenant has breached the terms and conditions of their tenancy agreement, it is a criminal offence to attempt to evict tenants … Read more

Tenant Fees Act 2019 – A Brief Summary

5 min readTenant Fee Ban For the most part, the Act has brought about new restrictions on the imposition of fees payable by tenants entering into, renewing or exiting a tenancy at the end of an agreed contract. No longer will landlords and letting agents be able to bolt these kinds of additional fees onto their letting … Read more