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Considerations when buying a heritage property
When many of us think about heritage properties, we think of buildings associated with our architectural past: a castle, stately home or elegant Georgian townhouse
Disciplinary proceedings at work: guide for employers
Employers should have a disciplinary process in place, but just following this may not be enough to avoid falling foul of the law and exposing yourself to the risk of an employment tribunal claim.
Selling your land through a conditional contract
If a developer wants to buy your land you will want them to sign on the dotted line as soon as possible. But what if
How to extend a lease on a flat or buy a share of the freehold
When you buy a flat you will usually buy it via a lease rather than buying it outright. This is because, when you own a
Delayed Health Checks
You may have read in the paper recently that more than 1,900 women in Cornwall could be affected by a computer error which led to
New Marketing Team at Parnalls Solicitors Ltd
Recent recruits to the team at Parnalls Solicitors Ltd are Kate Davies, Marketing & Communications Manager and Laura Jackson, Creative Design Executive. Kate will oversee
Social media: snooping in the recruitment process
Recruitment processes can only tell you so much about a job applicant. If an individual is active on social media, surely it is prudent for
A landlord’s guide to tenant alterations
A landlord who lets property to a tenant will want to know that they will get the property back at the end of the lease
Equity release, your questions answered
Record numbers of home owners are choosing to unlock the money tied up in their homes through equity release schemes. The promise of access to
Short term lettings: avoiding the pitfalls
Empty property is bad news for landlords. It costs money in maintenance and rates, as well as being a possible target for vandals and squatters.
How to apply for a grant of probate
If someone you know has died and has left a Will, and you have been asked to deal with their affairs, you need to be
Are you entitled to a fee refund for your Lasting Power of Attorney?
Recently a scheme has been launched to refund anyone who paid more than they should have done when applying to register a power of attorney.
What to do when someone dies
When a loved one dies, and you are the next of kin, there are legal formalities that must be dealt with. Deborah Adams, head of
Business disputes: can they ever be avoided?
When a dispute arises in the context of a business it will usually stem from a known risk, such as a customer not paying, an
Director appointment
Parnalls Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of Michelle Ody as a Director of the firm. Michelle qualified as a solicitor in 2009 after
Business rates: a financial ticking time bomb (Part 2)
In the last of two articles on the financial crisis facing the owners and occupiers of commercial property following the business rates revaluation earlier this
Conveyancing quotes: what you need to know
Buying a new home is exciting, whether it is a first-time purchase, a step up the property ladder or a buy-to-let investment. In all cases,
New appointment in Litigation
Parnalls has strengthened its litigation team with the appointment of a solicitor who specialises in commercial and civil law. Alexis Hager brings a wealth of
Mental Health – we can get you the help you need
By Litigation Director, Katherine Flashman Kitson Mental health has been a dirty phrase for a long time, but that’s all changing. We have seen
Business rates: a financial ticking time bomb (Part 1)
If you are one of a growing number of businesses facing financial crisis following the business rates revaluation earlier this year, options for reducing your