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Along with marriage and having children, purchasing your first property is one of the biggest milestones in a lifetime. Generally, most people purchase a flat as their first home as it is cheaper than a house so it is a perfect way to get onto the property ladder. There are, however, many things to consider as a flat owner.
Leasehold Enfranchisement governs the specialist area of law whereby leaseholders can extend their leases and purchase their freehold. This type of transaction is not the same as traditional conveyancing – buying and selling homes – and, as such, when looking for a Solicitor to act for you it is important to ensure that you obtain professional advice from a firm who practices in this field.
The topic of leasehold properties in England and Wales has rarely been out of the press in the past couple of years; so much so that the Government has now taken notice and is in the process of proposing changes to the law governing leasehold practices.
Here is Jefferies’ perspective on our role in raising awareness of mental health issues and the support available. Our team is adept to the ever-changing landscape of mental health and guarantees that the person who takes your instructions is the one who conducts advocacy at your hearings.
Over the weekend, Team Jefferies were out and about in Essex, getting active for a good cause!
Team Jefferies remembered the 5 rules of Dodgeball (“Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge”) as we fielded a team for the annual Farleigh Hospice Trampoline Dodgeball tournament held at Jump Street in Chelmsford on Thursday 13th September.
The Supreme Court have quashed an appeal which will now allow families to agree with doctors to withdraw feeding tubes from loved ones in a permanent vegetative state, rather than going before the Courts for approval.
Over the last two decades, the number of cohabitants has doubled. Is it right for cohabitees with dependent children to be denied bereavement allowance?
On 23 August 2018 the High Court in Banfield v Campbell, 2018 EWHC 1943 Ch ruled in favour of a cohabitant’s claim for reasonable financial provision, pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, after his partner of more than 20 years died.
