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
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
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
3 min readThe UK officially announced on 31 December 2020 that we will leave the EU and undergo a transitional period from the new year up until the 30 June 2021. Within this transitional period (also known as ‘grace period’) EU citizens have this time to apply for their pre-settled or settled status to remain in the … Read more
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
2 min readOn 1st Dec 2020, the Tier 2 Visa was replaced by the Skilled Worker Visa. The Skilled Worker route allows you to come and work at an eligible job in the UK with an employer approved by the Home Office. Although there are some similarities between the Tier 2 route and the Skilled Worker route, … Read more
2 min readIn a recent news release, HM Land Registry said that if an application to register is urgent, you can use the fast-track service and your request will be processed within 10 working days. The fast-track service comes as a relief to many buyers and sellers. Some of them need the transaction to be completed in … Read more
2 min readIn the Spring Budget presented on 3rd March 2021, Rishi Sunak announced many reforms in the UK’s Immigration System. The reforms aim to rebuild the country’s economy which was adversely affected first by Brexit and then by COVID. It will attract highly skilled international talent, improve staff mobility as well as boost Start-ups and fast-growing … Read more
2 min readMany among the elderly suffer with dementia. There are others who lose their mental capacity due to a head injury or other reasons. A will could become invalid if it gets proved that, when making the will, the person did not have the mental capacity to make his own decisions. For a will to be … Read more
2 min readAccording to the Forced Marriage Act 2007, a forced marriage is one in which a person is forced into marriage by threats or other psychological means. It is very different from an arranged marriage. In an arranged marriage, two individuals are introduced to each other by family members or friends or through a marriage bureau … Read more
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