Helpful Guides
Our guides and FAQs cut through the jargon and provide simple answers to complex legal questions. If you need to talk to someone, our team are always on hand to offer advice and support.
Residential Property
Conservation Areas In England
Conservation areas are defined by the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as “Areas of special architectural or historical interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance”.
Residential Property
Permitted Development Rights
The main purpose of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 is to grant planning permission for certain classes of development without the requirement for a planning application to be made and without the need for approval from the local planning authority.
Residential Property
Purchasing Listed Buildings
A listed building is a structure designated as having special architectural or historic interest and which has legal protection.
Residential Property
How Do I Find Out What Restrictive Covenants Are on my Property?
If you want to know what restrictive covenants affect your property, you will need to review your title documents.
Residential Property
What Are Restrictive Covenants?
A restrictive covenant is a legal obligation located in your property’s title documents or within the original Transfer Deed that “restricts” how the land or property can be used.
Court of Protection
The Court of Protection in a Family Law Context
The Court of Protection safeguards vulnerable individuals who lack mental capacity by making decisions about their health, welfare, and financial affairs, often appointing a Deputy to act in their best interests.
Court of Protection
Court of Protection Applications
The Court of Protection is responsible for making vital decisions about the property, finances, health, and welfare of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make these choices themselves.
Court of Protection
Urgent Court of Protection Applications
This blog provides a clear overview of urgent Court of Protection applications, explaining how the Court steps in when an individual cannot make vital decisions about their health, welfare, property, or financial affairs due to a lack of mental capacity. .
Court of Protection
Court of Protection: Making Gifts on Behalf of Individuals Who Lack Capacity
When a person lacks mental capacity, making any significant gift from their assets requires approval from the Court of Protection, as deputies and attorneys are not permitted to authorise gifts or loans without the Court’s direction.
Arrange a Meeting
We don’t stay hidden away. All of our solicitors are friendly, responsive, and ready to help.
Speak Directly with a Solicitor or Conveyancer
We guarantee you’ll be able to contact us directly. No call centres or team leaders.
Arrange a Meeting in person
Arrange a Virtual Meeting
If you’d like to speak to us in person, but are unable to travel, we can arrange a video call with a member of our team.
Arrange a Virtual MeetingRequest a Call Back
"*" indicates required fields