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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
HMRC Challenging Stamp Duty Land Tax Payments
The Times has reported that HMRC has been writing to purchasers of property and informing them that they owe extra SDLT as a result of
Ben Mitchell qualifies as a solicitor
Parnalls Solicitors marked a special occasion recently for employee Ben Mitchell as he officially qualified as a solicitor. At a presentation event, Directors of the
The potential implications of Brexit on employment law
Employment law is one area that could change post-Brexit and this could therefore affect you whether you are an employer or an employee. Immediately post-Brexit
Appointing a guardian for your children
The possibility of both you and your partner dying while your children are still under 18 verges on the unthinkable but, however unlikely this situation
Houses in multiple occupation – new rules from October 2018
The regulations governing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are changing on 1 October 2018. They will now extend to smaller properties, affecting more landlords. The
New Agriculture Bill published
In the article ‘How Could Brexit Affect My Farm?’ we explored some of the potential impacts of Brexit on farm businesses. In September 2018 the
Will Brexit affect my pension?
If you are currently one of in excess of 220,000 people living overseas with a UK pension, you will be pleased to hear that you
Dreaming of a holiday home? Sort out the legals before putting your feet up
Are you are dreaming of owning a property where you can get away from it all? Somewhere for weekend breaks, a few weeks in the
Lasting Power of Attorney by Deborah Adams
Many people do now make the financial Lasting Powers of Attorney but unfortunately a large proportion do not wish to think about the health and
Settled status after Brexit by Alexis Hager
How the UK will manage the ‘settled status’ of over three million EU nationals involves a process and procedure that will be put in place
How overage agreements can boost profits from your land
How overage agreements can boost profits from your land Does your business own land that is ripe for development? If so, how do you get
Top tips for first-time buyers
Top tips for first-time buyers The number of first-time buyers is at its highest for ten years, accounting for 51 per cent of the market
How Could Brexit Affect My Farm?
How Could Brexit Affect My Farm – Article by Ben Mitchell, Commercial Property Solicitor With the United Kingdom set to leave the European Union on
Wills & Succession in Spain by Deborah Adams
Whilst it is always important to have a Will, this is particularly important if you are an expat resident in Spain, or even if you
Brexit – an international and local view by Alexis Hager, Litigation
I have no doubt that my personal experience has a bearing on my views on Brexit. Born in Toronto, Canada, I have an international background
Capital gains tax – important facts for non-residents of the UK
Many people may be unaware that non-residents who dispose of UK property are liable to capital gains tax, advises Mark Parnall, Director & Head of