If you’re buying your first home, you’ve probably come across the term stamp duty early in the process. It’s one of the most significant upfront costs to budget for, yet it’s often misunderstood. Understand what it is, how much you might pay and what relief is available to first-time buyers.

Deprivation of assets occurs where a person deliberately reduces the value of their money, property or income so that they pay less towards care costs.

Deprivation of assets occurs where a person deliberately reduces the value of their money, property or income so that they pay less towards care costs.

Buying your first home is an exciting step, but the legal process can feel unfamiliar. One of the most important milestones you will reach is completion. Understanding what this means, and what happens on the day, can help you feel more prepared and in control.

April marks Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time to recognise the resilience of those living with limb loss or limb difference, while also raising awareness of the challenges they may face and the support available to them.

On 22nd April, Alistair McKinlay, director and deputy head of residential conveyancing, appeared on BBC Look North to discuss the impact PM Law’s closure had on conveyancing transactions.

In our previous blog, we explored some of the most common examples of executor misconduct. In this follow-up, we highlight additional examples of executor misconduct that beneficiaries should be aware of, along with why they matter and when you may need to take action.

The tragic events in Southport in July 2024, where a 17-year-old carried out a fatal knife attack on young children, are deeply distressing. They have raised questions about how warning signs of troubled youths are identified, shared between agencies and acted upon in time.