Statistics reveal current timescales for Probate
Statistics recently released by the HM Courts and Tribunal Service have revealed the latest timescales for
Government ministry opens proposal for improving housing
The government’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has opened a new consultation in its efforts to
New report highlights growth of shadow Wills
In 2025, the Wills Report has identified that, overall, more people are interested in making a Will. However, Will writing solicitors have
New trends in family law relating to divorce
A review of family law cases in 2024 has thrown up some interesting statistics about divorce and separation that solicitors dealing
Acts of ‘Willanthropy’ on the rise
Willanthropy is a fairly new term in the world of estate planning, developed to reflect the process of
New figures show changing ages of first-time home buyers
The average age of first-time home buyers in the UK is estimated to have increased in
Study shows cohabiting couples unaware of importance of Wills
Changes to social attitudes have seen a massive rise in the number of people who choose to
Can a house sale fall through after exchange?
For UK home buyers and sellers, exchanging contracts is a major milestone in the process. An offer has been
Who legally owns a house after exchange of contracts?
The process of selling or purchasing a house involves many different stages. While the exchange of contracts is an important point near the end of
Fee increases incoming for lasting powers of attorney
The UK government has recently announced that the fees for lasting powers of attorney will