The government is considering introducing “reservation agreements“ which will mean that gazumping will become more difficult. Gazumping Happens when the seller of a property accepts A higher offer during the sale process. Under the system that we at present have that is always possible since buyer and seller are not [...]
Campions Conveyancing Solicitors of Derby(Pride Park), and Nottingham(Mansfield Road) give the following advice on the above. Tenants can be charged only one or more of seven payments in connection with a Tenancy. These are the rent,a refundable Tenancy deposit, a refundable holding deposit, payments to change a Tenancy or early [...]
Campions Solicitors serve clients in Derby, Nottingham Ilkeston, Heanor, Ripley and other areas. It is well understood by most clients that if they sell one of the above property types they will have to inform the Council or Housing Association if within 10 years of purchase by them. This is [...]
An initial meeting with a Mediator is called a MIAM. This stands for a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. At the MIAM there will be a discussion on whether Mediation is suitable for the matter at all. Information will be given on the availability of Legal Aid. The number of [...]
This is a case on grounds for Divorce and is extremely unusual. The Brief Facts The facts very briefly are that Mrs. Owens wishes to divorce Mr. Owens. The parties separated in February 2015 and have not since lived together. Mrs. Owens issued a divorce petition in May 2015 on the [...]
The UK Supreme Court has decided an important case in relation to spousal maintenance and this is the case of Mills and Mills. The Judgement has been given on the 18th of July 2018 the matter having been heard on the 6th of June 2018. The facts are that the [...]
Since 2005 same sex couples have been able to enter into Civil Partnerships with each other. That right was given by the Civil Partnerships Act 2004. Then since 2014 same sex couples have been given the right to marry. However heterosexual couples have only the right to marry and not [...]
A number of bodies have called for the law to be reformed so that alleged abusers cannot cross-examine women in family cases. Research by Women’s Aid and Queen Mary University of London found that 24% of victims surveyed have been cross examined by an abusive former partner in Contact Hearings. [...]
It is always best if Divorce Settlements can be reached by agreement between the parties whether it is done between themselves or through the assistance of Mediators or Solicitors. However what you should consider is whether you should obtain a Consent Order. This has to be obtained in the course [...]
This week a new report has come out suggesting how the vexed issue of inadequate work on new homes might be dealt with. This is a constant issue when buyers buy a new home, find faults and struggle to get redress. This report Better Redress for Home Buyers proposes that [...]
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