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This is where you can find some useful background information on a range of legal areas covered by KWW's specialists. Please remember, the law has a habit of changing, so always check with us for the very latest legal position.
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Divorce: End of the blame game
The divorce law in England and Wales will change next spring, says our Head of Family Law David Anstee, replacing the Matrimonial Causes Act which
Buying your first home with a small deposit
The biggest issue for most first-time buyers is insufficient savings. Last year saw a sharp jump in the average amount of a deposit required to
Tackling common issues associated with leasehold properties
Recently, there has been widespread coverage of some of the problems associated with leasehold properties. These have ranged from escalating ground rents to exorbitant service
‘Generation Buy’ is still going to be a challenge
The extension of the stamp duty holiday and the prospect of Government-backed 95% mortgages from April made it a positive Budget for the housing market
Protecting yourself from property fraud
Online fraud has boomed during the pandemic, with one police force reporting a 400 per cent rise in offences. While your home may not seem
Lost or unexpected beneficiaries when someone dies
It is not uncommon for executors to face some difficulty tracking down the beneficiaries of an estate, especially if the will was written many years
Everything you need to know about Stamp Duty
Note: This article is for general information only. It is not meant as financial advice, for which you need to consult a regulated specialist. Information
Dealing with estate debts
If you are an executor of an estate, you may need to deal with debts that have been left behind. Any estate may have debts
Financial arrangements after dissolution of a civil partnership
While some of the formalities are different, when it comes to dealing with financial disputes arising from the dissolution of a civil partnership, the same
Recap on the main lockdown issues for families
Now we are into our third period of national lockdown, we thought it would be useful to recap the coronavirus rules as they affect families.
Get ready for the leasehold revolution!
Eve Wilson and Alex Riley of our conveyancing team report on the welcome and long overdue moves designed to bring fairness to the leasehold market. Changes
Deputyship – when a power of attorney is no longer an option
If your partner, a parent, or another close relative is losing their ability to manage their own affairs, you may be concerned about how much
5 more potential problems with your property title (and how to fix them)
Last month, we outlined five potential problems with the title to your property. In the second of this two-part series, Anjum Khaliq, one of our
5 potential problems with your property title (and how to fix them)
When it comes to selling your home, one of your first tasks should be to make sure the title to your property is in order.
Divorce in a time of Covid-19
If you’re thinking about divorce, are in the middle of divorce proceedings or dissolving a civil partnership, you might be wondering how the Covid-19 upheaval
Powers of Attorney – it’s a matter of trust
With continuing advances in modern medicine, we are living longer and longer. And while we are able to keep our bodies healthy and fit into
Stamp Duty Holiday. Should you buy now?
In his summer statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced an eight-month stamp duty holiday. The Government hopes the tax cut will catalyse the housing
Settlement or compromise agreements
One of the hardest aspects of the whole Covid-19 period is the long shadow it has cast over so many businesses and livelihoods. Without wishing
Why a legal expert is best for estate administration
Like many government organisations, Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Services (HMCTS) has been increasing its digital services over the past few years as it aims
Developers’ incentives. Are they really worth it?
If you are looking to buy your first home or trade up, you may feel tempted by some of the freebies offered on new build
