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SHOULD I GET A LAWYER FOR A SPEEDING OFFENCE?
In today’s world driving a car is vital to mobility, flexibility and freedom, but we can all make mistakes – driving too fast, driving below
Supreme Court recognises that social media is a “casual medium” in libel battle
In this long running defamation claim Mrs Stocker posted on Facebook of her husband, Mr Stocker, the words “He tried to strangle me”. Mr Stocker
Choosing the best conveyancer who is right for you
A recent survey by conveyancing software company InfoTrack shows that more of us are shopping around for legal services. If you are buying or selling
Making a will after a second or subsequent marriage
Without a valid will that says otherwise, your spouse may inherit most if not all of your assets on your death and any children you
Option or promotion agreement – which is best for landowners?
If you have land that is ripe for development, how do you go about ensuring you get the best possible return on its value? If
Anonymous pub and restaurant online reviews leave a bad taste
Restaurants and pubs across Cornwall are complaining about a series of negative reviews on TripAdvisor left by an anonymous reviewer. These reviews criticise the food
Help to Buy – beware of some cracks in the structure
The Help to Buy scheme was originally introduced in April 2013. Since then, it has helped nearly 170,000 households onto the property ladder. However, as
Understanding Lasting Powers of Attorney
Dealing with an LPA? They’ve got some bad press recently. Allow us to shed some light on what can be a murky legal area. Lasting
Changes to Energy Performance Certificate for Landlords
The Government has removed the ‘no cost to the landlord’ exemption from the list of exemptions from the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. What does this
Had a cycling accident? Your route to obtaining compensation
Taken up cycling? Bravo. But before you saddle up, have a read of our handy guide to what to do should you find yourself injured
New year, new home: tips to sell your home in the New Year
There can be great upheaval in a home over the festive period, with guests to stay, an influx of new gifts and things getting lost,
Tax Planning for your inheritance
It’s a tricky but important topic. Have you given the tax implications for your inheritance enough attention? Deborah Adams, Director of Private Client Services at
Hearing loss: when your employer may be liable
Hearing loss at work hit the headlines recently when a former viola player sought to sue the Royal Opera House for damage to his hearing,
Buying a home for your retirement, five things you need to consider
The United Kingdom’s population is aging rapidly and, fortunately, higher living standards mean most of us will enjoy a long and active retirement. As we
Farmers plan to diversify after Brexit
Research published recently by NFU Mutual reveals that that one in five farmers plan to diversify into other enterprises to support their farm business after
Ministers press ahead with probate fee shake-up – reports BBC News
A recent BBC news article reports that costs to bereaved families for the settlement of the estates of deceased relatives could increase as a result
Botched dental treatment? You may be entitled to compensation
So, you pluck up the courage to go to your dentist to get those fillings done or to have the root canal treatment you have
Why a Health and Welfare Power of Attorney is a good idea
A Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint people you trust to make decisions about health
Will the new charge on building developments in Cornwall affect you?
From January 2019, Cornwall Council is introducing an additional charge on building developments that could have serious financial implications for landowners and developers with plans
Energy Performance Certificates – Do They Matter?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) measure the energy efficiency of a building and evaluate potential improvements in that building’s efficiency. You may have a prior awareness