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Dutch-style mortgages to bring hope to First-Time Buyers

It’s not exactly news that first-time buyers in the UK are struggling. They are faced with rocketing property prices, lack of small starter homes/affordable housing schemes, high rents which prevent them from saving for a deposit, rising interest payments, finding the right mortgage that works for them and of course fierce competition amongst buyers. But, thanks to a new lender – April Mortgages and their Dutch-style mortgages – things might be about to change for the better.

19th February 2024

Property: Conveyancing

What happens to your pension if you get divorced?

Whether you’re actively relying on it or it’s building up in the background, your pension is a significant asset. Pensions can provide significant lump sums and lifetime income and can even match or exceed the value of houses and other investments that parties have. Yet when couples separate, they are often ignored. As with any other asset, pensions can be shared by the court during divorce proceedings. But unlike other assets, pensions do have their unique challenges.

29th January 2024

Family: Divorce, Child Contact & Finances

Fundamental law changes on the horizon for private landlords & tenants

Both landlords and tenants are eagerly watching the progress of The Renters (Reform) Bill 2023, but probably for very different reasons. For Landlords it may include changes which are so fundamental that they may re-evaluate their decision to own buy-to-let property. Whilst for private renters, they will just be keen to have homes where they can benefit from longer-term security.

23rd October 2023

Property: Conveyancing

More maternity service worries at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Unfortunately, there are still concerns about the state of the UK’s maternity services. This week, The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated two out of three maternity services, which are run by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, as requiring improvement. This follows inspections earlier this year to assess whether they were well-led by managers and safe for mothers and babies.

22nd September 2023

Medical Negligence

Dutch-style mortgages to bring hope to First-Time Buyers

It’s not exactly news that first-time buyers in the UK are struggling. They are faced with rocketing property prices, lack of small starter homes/affordable housing schemes, high rents which prevent them from saving for a deposit, rising interest payments, finding the right mortgage that works for them and of course fierce competition amongst buyers. But, thanks to a new lender – April Mortgages and their Dutch-style mortgages – things might be about to change for the better.

19th February 2024 Property: Conveyancing

What happens to your pension if you get divorced?

Whether you’re actively relying on it or it’s building up in the background, your pension is a significant asset. Pensions can provide significant lump sums and lifetime income and can even match or exceed the value of houses and other investments that parties have. Yet when couples separate, they are often ignored. As with any other asset, pensions can be shared by the court during divorce proceedings. But unlike other assets, pensions do have their unique challenges.

29th January 2024 Family: Divorce, Child Contact & Finances

Fundamental law changes on the horizon for private landlords & tenants

Both landlords and tenants are eagerly watching the progress of The Renters (Reform) Bill 2023, but probably for very different reasons. For Landlords it may include changes which are so fundamental that they may re-evaluate their decision to own buy-to-let property. Whilst for private renters, they will just be keen to have homes where they can benefit from longer-term security.

23rd October 2023 Property: Conveyancing

More maternity service worries at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Unfortunately, there are still concerns about the state of the UK’s maternity services. This week, The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated two out of three maternity services, which are run by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, as requiring improvement. This follows inspections earlier this year to assess whether they were well-led by managers and safe for mothers and babies.

22nd September 2023 Medical Negligence

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Breach of the duty of good faith: options for directors

‘With great power comes great responsibility.’ This is an old adage that some say dates back to the first century BC, and which is as relevant today as it was at the time it was first conceived.
It is particularly relevant in the context of companies, where a director is given authority and control in respect of a company’s affairs, but where there are corresponding duties designed to ensure that these powers are exercised in a sound way.

10th January 2023 Dispute Resolution

Separated parents: who has the kids this Christmas?

The break-up of a family is always stressful but particularly so over the Christmas period. Understandably parents and children want to spend time together over the holiday period and this can be difficult to arrange when parents are living apart. So, if your family cannot be together over the festive season due to a relationship breakdown now is the time to start discussing where the children will spend Christmas.

30th November 2022 Family: Divorce, Child Contact & Finances

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