Posts In Category "advice"
Over this coming Christmas, have you agreed where your children will stay?
Christmas is fast approaching and it is not always a happy time for everyone. Some parents are, for various reasons, unable to spend time with their children on the main days of the Christmas holiday, or even at all. In such difficult circumstances, it is advisable to agree with the resident parent where your children […]
Buy to Let Landlords – Changes Implemented to Lending Requirements
Our Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Julian Wintle, outlines the new lending requirements for buy to let landlords that came into force yesterday. WHO IS AFFECTED BY THE CHANGES IMPLEMENTED TO LENDING REQUIREMENTS? On 1 October 2017 new rules were introduced by the Prudential Regulation Authority to tightened further affordably requirements on buy-to-let mortgages. The […]
Business debts owing? Changes you need to know about.
On 1 October 2017 businesses will be subject to legal changes which will govern how they can use the Courts to recover their debts from individuals and sole traders. Ahead of time, we are encouraging businesses to look at both their internal processes and outstanding debt to look for the best way to recover their […]
A Nice Day for a White Wedding?
It’s that time of year again- wedding planning is fully in swing! Whether it’s a wedding on a sun-kissed beach or a more traditional affair, our Private Client team has put together a need to know guide about the legal aspects of planning your wedding (top marks if you can identify the song lyrics in […]
Is it Time for No-Fault Divorce?
With the media reporting the case of Worcestershire woman, Tini Owens, who has been refused a divorce after the break down of her 39-year marriage; Associate Solicitor Rachel Bloxwich considers whether now is the time for a change in the law. Hollywood has a lot to answer for — I’ve been asked many times over […]
Employment Highlights 2017
Whilst BREXIT remains high on the agenda, there are a number of employment changes that will have a more immediate effect on UK businesses. Apprenticeship Levy This spring, the way in which apprenticeships are funded is changing. Companies with an annual payroll of more than £3m will pay 0.5% into a pot. In return they […]
Are you aware of the potential pitfalls of buying a new-build property?
Lindsey Faulkner, of our Conveyancing Team, discusses the hidden dangers of purchasing a new-build property. Recently, the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire highlighted a trap for new-build home buyers in the UK. According to the report, thousands of home-owners are finding out that they have purchased new-build, long-leasehold properties where the cost of purchasing their freehold is […]
8 Year Court Battle Results in a Victory for Cohabitees
The Family and Private Client Team highlight the importance of cohabitees putting the right legal safeguards in place following a high profile Court case decided yesterday. Denise Brewster has fought an 8-year Court battle to secure provision from her deceased partner’s pension. It remains to be seen whether this case will be a landmark decision […]
The dangers of using a same or similar name of an insolvent company
There are many complex issues that can arise out of the decision to use the same or a similar name to an insolvent company, also known as using: “prohibited name”. Doing so incorrectly can lead to a fine, imprisonment, or both; as well as personal liability for Directors. The Insolvency Team at Bradley Haynes Solicitors explains how […]
Are you prepared for the upcoming changes to the Insolvency Rules?
The Insolvency Team highlight some of the key changes to the long-waited Insolvency Rules which come into force on 6th April 2017. The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 (“2016 Rules”) will repeal and replace the existing Insolvency Rules 1986 (“1986 Rules”) and will apply to all future insolvency appointments. PURPOSE OF THE CHANGES To reflect […]