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What are party walls?

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has recently published a new guidance note (Party Wall Act Legislation and Procedure –...

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High Street shopping, the drama continues...

Following on from posts here in May this year and concerning the gloomy high street forecast, BBC News has reported today that half of Chiqu...

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Open a Help to Buy ISA, before it’s too late!

What is a Help to Buy ISA? A Help to Buy ISA is a government scheme that has been designed to help first time buyers save for a mortgage ...

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Care Home Fees – can these be avoided?

Care from the NHS is free, but if you need social care because you are physically or mentally frail then you will have to pay for it yoursel...

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FJG advises on £4.5m sale of portfolio of 46 flats in Eastbourne

Fisher Jones Greenwood have today completed the sale of a block of 46 flats and a commercial unit in Eastbourne, East Sussex for £4.5m on b...

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Can I Donate my Body for Medical Science?

Recently I have been asked when taking instructions concerning the drafting of a Will, whether people can donate their bodies for Medical Sc...

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The future of assured shorthold tenancies

The government has recently announced plans to abolish the assured shorthold tenancy regime under which a landlord is able to evict a tenant...

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Buying a property with a granny annexe or self-contained additional dwelling?

When buying residential property (and assuming the property value is over £150,000), buyers are liable to pay stamp duty land tax (SDLT), w...

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LGBTQIA Community

Whether you are entering into a relationship, starting a family or experiencing a relationship breakdown, all these life events can be daunt...

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Lasting Powers of Attorney, how do they work?

There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). One covering Health & Welfare decisions and the other covering Property & F...

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FAQ - I am a grandparent where do I stand legally with seeing my grandchild (ren)

Many grandparents have an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. When couples separate it can lead to a disruption to this impo...

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My Journey in FJG - Post Room to the New Build team

A busy and rewarding two years has seen me go from home education to Conveyancing Legal Secretary, and this is just the beginning. Decidi...