Domestic Abuse Act 2021 – What has changed?

2 min readThe Domestic Abuse Bill 2017-19, introduced in January 2019, was reintroduced in 2021 as the Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-21 with many important and much-needed changes. The bill received royal assent on 29th April 2021. With cases of domestic violence and abuse spiking up during the pandemic, the new domestic abuse act is a significant step … Read more

Key Differences between Wills and Trusts

2 min readBy writing a will or creating a trust, you can ensure that your money and assets go to the right people. What is a will? A will allows you to decide who benefits from your assets after you die. When you make a will, you appoint one or more executors. They will make sure that … Read more

What is a personal injury claim and how does it work?

3 min readIf a person, company, or business has caused you injury, illness, or made your health condition worse, you can make them pay a compensation. The legal procedure of recovering this compensation from the person responsible is called a ‘personal injury claim’. In general, the compensation is paid from the other party’s insurance cover. In England … Read more

Residential Conveyancing

2 min readThe fee mentioned here covers all the work needed to purchase a property. It also includes dealing with the Land Registry for registration as well as handling the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax.We do not have a standard fee since transactions can be complex and each property is different from the other. The minimum … Read more

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