BLOGS
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.
We have a useful guide for all our services, please click to find out more.
Guidance for employers regarding Covid-19
With more cases of Covid-19 (coronavirus) being reported in the UK each day, employers will be wondering how to handle the issue, especially as they
Possible impacts of Covid-19 on property transactions
For clients in the midst of trying to buy, sell or rent a property, the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak is causing particular uncertainty at all stages
Update on our Covid-19 (coronavirus) planning
With the continued spread of Covid-19 we felt it important to reassure you that we are taking sensible precautions to minimise the potential impact on
Homebuyers ‘duped’ over leasehold contracts
An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found home buyers have been tricked into signing up to costly and unfair leasehold contracts
Gazundering, what it is and how to avoid it
A recent survey found over 40 per cent of all sellers are concerned about gazundering, a practice which tends to increase in a flat or
Running a business from home
More and more people are opting to start their own business or to join the gig economy, and the past decade has seen a 74%
Making a Will after your spouse or partner has died
Coming to terms with the death of your spouse or partner will take time, but at some point you will need to think about financial
Tips for selling your home in a flat market
Experts predict the housing market will face some challenging times in the months ahead as the number of sales continue to fall. With the average
Where will our children live if we separate?
Following separation parents usually want to minimise any disruption to their children, ensuring that they soon settle into a new routine – whether that is
Can I divorce my abusive spouse?
The House of Commons was moved this week by Rosie Duffield, who spoke during a debate on the domestic abuse bill. The Labour MP’s harrowing
The country life – how to plan for a smooth escape
For the first time on record, the average age of someone moving to the countryside is now under 40. More of us, it seems, are
Mental capacity requirements to make a Will
With debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer’s on the increase, the question of whether or not a person has mental capacity to make a Will frequently
Reducing the risk of attorneys falling out
The steady rise in life expectancy means it is more important than ever that people appoint someone to take control of their financial and healthcare
The best mortgage lender of all?
A report out today reveals the average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, up by more than £6,000 compared to last year. The
The perils of DIY probate
An increasing number of executors choose to deal with an estate themselves when a close relative dies. But is this really a wise move, asks
Non-compete clauses: Ruling boost
A UK Supreme Court decision will give comfort to employers looking to enforce contractual clauses that restrict employees from leaving to work for their competitors,
Your Will: Don’t put it off!
Most people don’t like to think about their own mortality, but planning for the future is important to ensure your property, money and possessions are
The House Purchasing Process
So you’ve made an offer on a place and it has been accepted. Now it’s time to get the ball rolling on legally transferring the
Prenuptial agreements
According to a leading bridal magazine, the average amount spent on a wedding in the UK in 2018 was nearly £18,000. With so many things
Making a Will when you retire
Having a Will is important for every adult but is even more so as you enter retirement and start to put your affairs in order.
