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Q. When is a pub not a pub? A. When it is a micro-brewery.

FJG have been assisting Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester in connection with the acquisition of a site for a micro-brewery adjacent to their al...

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SDLT if a property is considered uninhabitable

When purchasing a residential property with a property value over £150,000, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will be payable either at the standa...

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Lease extensions of residential flats

It is important to consider extending your lease of your residential flat before the remaining lease term falls below 80 years as the premiu...

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What is the difference between a Lasting and Enduring Power of Attorney?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) replaced the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) on the 1st October 2007. All EPAs signed prior to that da...

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Occupation of commercial properties by charities...

Owners of commercial properties are obliged to pay business rates when their properties are vacant for three months or more. To avoid this s...

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Volunteering for St Helena Hospice...

The FJG 100 Day Challenge encourages all staff to take a CSR day to volunteer at a charitable organisation with the aim of 100 members of FJ...

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Why are Deaths Reported to a Coroner?

When a death is reported to the Coroner, the Coroner needs to establish who has died as well as where, when and how the death occurred. If ...

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Can I make a provision within my Will for my Pets?

When we consider making a Will, most of us will think about what we would like to happen to our money, investments, and home. But what about...

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What is the Role of an Executor?

An Executor is appointed by the deceased person under a Last Will & Testament. The responsibilities of a Personal Representative (Execut...

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FJG to offer “end to end” Commercial Property service

We're delighted to announce that Rebecca Palmer, Solicitor and Director of SRA-regulated Constructive Law Limited has joined the firm as a C...

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Rights of Grandparents?

Many grandparents play an increasingly important role in the lives of their grandchildren, and are often involved in their weekly care. It i...

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We Are Family - how siblings may be able to avoid IHT

A bill called the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (Amendment) (Siblings) Bill 2019-20 is currently before the House of Lords for debate.  It has h...