Where can I store my will?

Once you have made a will, it is necessary to store it carefully to preserve it from fire, flood, theft or loss. Your will can be stored free of charge by the solicitor who drafted it. Also will writers and the bank can store your will but with a charge. It is necessary to disclose… Continue reading Where can I store my will?

Can I write or make my own will?

You can make your will with the DIY kit, seek guidance online or from a solicitor. It is however advisable to observe due diligence when drafting a will personally because it is easy to make mistakes when writing the will or signing it, which can render it invalid or ambiguous. If you do decide to… Continue reading Can I write or make my own will?

A guide on how to make the perfect will.

1. Choose your drafts man carefully Drafting of a will requires due diligence. Therefore, to avoid pitfalls and errors, you need the service of a good draftsman. This may be a solicitor, will drafting service, bank or even you with the help of a DIY kit. An erroneous will may be challenged and become invalid.… Continue reading A guide on how to make the perfect will.

How to deal with a small estate.

The law accepts that some estates can be very small and that it is perhaps unfair and unnecessary for a full Grant of Probate to be obtained. A small estate is normally one that consists of approximately £5,000 or less in cash which may be at a bank or building society. There will be no… Continue reading How to deal with a small estate.

Freehold flat

Buying and selling a freehold flat Buying a freehold can be a very complicated process. Freehold flats are not to be confused with owning a share of the freehold or leasehold flat connected to a freehold flat. There is far more protection for the owner of a leasehold flat than there is for the owner of… Continue reading Freehold flat

Commercial Development

Commercial development demands a set of skill and breadth of knowledge.  We are able to offer commercial property service from finding the opportunity and acquiring it; planning to construction, fitting out and  financing the project to disposing of the property for investment purposes. We are equipped with specialized solicitors who understand the intricacies of Commercial development. … Continue reading Commercial Development

Acquisition and Disposal of Land

Acquisition and Disposal of Land If you intend acquiring or disposing a land, we can see you through the whole process with the help of our equipped solicitors who have an understanding of the complexities of a site and can develop the best strategy for the acquisitions and disposals of land. Our services includes negotiating… Continue reading Acquisition and Disposal of Land

Overage Agreement

What is an Overage? An overage agreement describes a sum of money in addition to the original sale price which a seller of land may be entitled to receive if the land increases in value in the future. It is entered into by the Seller to secure their interest in any future increase in the… Continue reading Overage Agreement

Site Acquisition and Plot Sales

Site acquisition and plot sales If you are interested in site acquisition and development, we have solicitors who are skilled in the acquisition of residential development sites, mixed commercial use site, planning agreements and conditions, adoption agreements and all aspects of residential site set up. We also give and act on behalf of developers in… Continue reading Site Acquisition and Plot Sales

Buying a Live-Work Unit

Buying a Live-work unit A live-work unit is a space that combines your workspace with your living quarters. It is designed from the outset for dual residential and business use where one or more persons can carry out business. Typically, the business is on ground level and faces the street. The most traditional arrangement places… Continue reading Buying a Live-Work Unit