Despite uncertain times it is expected that the buy to let market will grow. Join us on the 27th November where we and a panel of industry experts will share expertise and insights into the buy to let market, including topics such as finance structuring, funding solutions and landlord obligations. This seminar is aimed at…
Cash is king in any business, we all know that. But how do you ensure that you are paid (and on time) for work you have carried out or for goods you have supplied. This article will equip you with some of the tools needed to help minimise, or even eradicate, bad debt in your…
More often than not those staring up a company often begin on a scrap piece of paper which can lead to an unsophisticated early existence with little time to worry about the more essential legal requirements. Consequently, later on when you begin to raise money or enter into large commercial agreements, these overlooked points can…
Providing the agreement is not for a fixed term of more than 3 years, a Tenancy Agreement does not need to be in writing. The terms can be agreed between the parties orally with certain terms implied into the agreement, for example the Landlord’s obligation to repair the property. Subject to some exceptions and criteria…
Need a more flexible solicitor? A solicitor that can accommodate you outside of 9-5, Monday – Friday? Our London Office will be open on Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm for personal attendances or prearranged appointments so if you need to pop something in to us please feel free to come over. Our office is situated on…
A Ban on Tenants’ Fees The Tenants Fee Bill is currently going through Parliament and is likely to become law in the spring subject to any major political upheavals. If the bill becomes law then it will remove letting agents’ charges to tenants. They will only be required to pay their rent and deposit…
Openreach is a subdivision of BT which runs the UK’s broadband infrastructure. All broadband providers (Sky, Talk-Talk) are charged by Openreach for access to the infrastructure which they claim to be too expense and are not responsive to their demands. Ofcom has been concerned over BT’s ability to favour its retail business when making investment…
In the Autumn Statement, the Government has announced its plans to ban Letting Agents from charging up-front administrative fees to tenants, which are often charged for obtaining references, preparing agreements and agreeing any changes to those agreements. Cathy Sandbach, a Litigation specialist at leading and award-winning regional law firm RRP Associates says “It is likely that…
A BBC article released today states that London Mayor Sadiq Khan has claimed VW should pay £2.5m for missed congestion charge payments. James Thornton, a Dispute Resolution solicitor at leading regional award winning law firm RRP Associates explains his verdict so far: The fall out from the VW emissions scandal does not appear to be going away….
We’ve all been there. Waiting hours at the airport for your delayed flight to take off, your train is late or cancelled or the ferry is hit by a strike in the destination port. The experience of the contemporary traveler is neither relaxing nor gracious. Sometimes we’re just glad to get on a train home…