If you’re getting a divorce or ending a civil partnership, you will need to ensure your rights and assets are protected. In some cases, you may have to act quickly to protect your finances, especially if the break-up is acrimonious. Here is a quick guide on how to ensure your assets are protected when going
Buyers and Sellers should not overlook VAT when drafting a sale and purchase contract of commercial property. This issue was considered by the Court of Appeal in CLP Holding Company Limited v Singh. The Court had to review the provisions of a sale contract in order to decide whether the buyer was liable to pay
There is no such thing as a ‘no fault’ divorce, where both parties can agree to end their marriage without the need to assign blame. At present the only ground for divorce is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. In order to prove this a petitioner must satisfy to the court one or more
Prince Evans Solicitors welcomed first time buyers and those looking to move up the property ladder to attend our ‘Safe As Houses’ seminar; designed to discuss the protection of your legal and personal interests. The event was a success with a very attentive audience listening carefully to our advice and information and bringing out some
Last week on November 7th our fantastic team hosted a seminar for Letting agents :- Subletting with leases and access Jeremy Teall, Partner of Prince Evans Solicitors LLP, was concentrating on issues pertaining to Subletting and Access, both of which have been particularly relevant in recent weeks. The Future of Residential letting With the Government
The old system of retrieving manuscript Official Copies and other deeds and documents such as transfers, conveyance, agreement and deed of grant, legal charge etc. at HM Land Registry have now become redundant. As time has evolved and with the advancement of technology, like the rest of us, HM Land Registry has also adopted the new
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging and stressful time for everyone involved and the amount of information flying around can feel overwhelming and confusing. Making sure you understand exactly what to expect and what you need to do is vital. At Prince Evans we like to keep things simple and straightforward and specialise in minimising
Buying your first property is a daunting proposition. There are many steps in the process and at Prince Evans we will do all we can to guide you along the way. With that in mind, here are 5 things you need to know about buying your first property: If you are buying with a mortgage
When an individual dies their assets are often left to family members, friends or charities in their Wills. Where there is no valid Will, the deceased’s assets are shared out according to the rules of intestacy. Someone that dies without having a Will is an intestate person. Married or civil partners and other close relatives
Photos from: Social Housing Lease Extensions Seminar Jeremy Teall, Partner and Alasdair Muir, Senior Solicitor of Prince Evans Solicitors will be joined by guest speaker, Adrian Spellman of TH3 Surveyors to discussed the following topics: • Why does a Leaseholder need to extend his or her Lease? • How does a Lease qualify for an
The legal process in ten easy steps 1. Sort your finances. You’ll see plenty of articles in First Time Buyer Magasine on sorting your finances in advance; get your credit score checked, have you got a deposit together, what about other fees like Stamp Duty or Land Registry? See more info below about some of
Most individuals would prefer to own a property and pay their own mortgage as opposed to renting their home and paying someone else’s mortgage. If you are saving to buy your first home then the Government will help you towards the deposit and boost your savings by 25% if your savings are held in a
