When thinking about buying your first home, or selling your existing one to move up the property ladder, you may be tempted to raise the money you need using what you believe to be the quickest and cheapest method. You may also be tempted by offers of shared ownership and the various schemes available which …
Giving replies to pre-contract commercial property sale enquiries can feel like a chore but misleading answers can land a seller in trouble. As Louis Mathers commercial property lawyer with Parnalls in Launceston explains, sellers of commercial property need a clear understanding of what they must disclose, when they should update their replies and the possible …
If you are fortunate enough to have financial security, and more money than you need to live comfortably, then you may want to pass on some of your wealth to your family and friends while you are still alive. Making gifts to loved ones during your lifetime can be immensely rewarding and tax efficient, but …
Purchasing a property is often a daunting prospect for many, especially if you are a first time buyer. Buyers are often led by their Estate Agents whom they put their trust in and when presented with a Conveyancing Estimate, may feel obliged to use the services of the Agent’s suggested Solicitor. Very often, such recommendations …
21 September 2017 is World Alzheimer’s Day. To mark the occasion, and help raise awareness of the issues faced by dementia suffers and their families, Deborah Adams, head of private client department with Parnalls Solicitors in Launceston, provides an overview of the practical legal steps you can take to help protect yourself and your loved …
If you are considering setting up a business there are numerous options about the vehicle through which you can trade. To make an informed decision about the type of vehicle that would work best for you, you need to be aware of the legal responsibilities and obligations that each will impose on you. In the …
In the final instalment in a three-part series of articles on commercial leases, Louis Mathers, commercial property solicitor with Parnalls in Launceston concludes his consideration of the key terms that need to be included in a commercial lease. [Click here to read Part 1 and here for Part 2 if you missed them]. Assignment and …
A lasting power of attorney lets you decide who you would like to make decisions for you if you lose mental capacity. While you may be tempted to try and do it yourself, the process is complicated and if not followed correctly your lasting power of attorney may not be valid when you need to …
If you are considering setting up a business there are numerous decisions that you will have to make, including whether you will operate as a sole trader, in partnership with someone else or through a company. With the last two options, you will also need to think about the structure of your business. To make …
Why you need to update your will as soon as you decide to separate or divorce Making a will, or updating your current one, may not be high on your list of priorities when you are going through the upsetting experience of separation or divorce but it is something you need do if you want …
