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Spanish Property Administration – Comprehensive Legal Support for Heirs and Overseas Owners

June 1, 2025

Advice on Spanish Property Administration – Tailored Advice for Clients in the UK, USA, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Beyond Managing property from a distance can be complicated at the best of times but when added to unfamiliarity with the local law in Spain the complexity for heirs and other third parties having to deal […]

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The Next Leonardo da Vinci? Gav Ward Proposes New Efficient & Effective Approach to Property Law and Conveyancing in the Future

December 30, 2024

The information provided on this post is theoretical for future jurists and law makers to consider and was written in Scotland by a former Scottish lawyer. It is not legal advice, this website is not a lawyer referral service and no attorney-client or confidential relationship is or should be formed by use of the site. […]

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Unveiling the Secrets of Real Estate Success: Insights from a Lawyer-Turned-Hotel Entrepreneur

October 26, 2024

We recently discovered an inspiring short video interview on LinkedIn, hosted by The School of Hard Knocks, featuring a conversation between a podcaster and a multi-millionaire lawyer who transitioned into the world of hotel entrepreneurship. This intriguing discussion sheds light on valuable insights for those interested in property investment, real estate transactions, and business growth. […]

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What Is Friday Afternoon Fraud in the World of Conveyancing and Property Law?

October 14, 2023

So, you’ve found your dream home, made and secured the offer and got your mortgage paperwork moving. When the exciting day of completion finally comes around, you’ll be ready to transfer a large sum of money over to your conveyancing solicitor. As with all deposit transactions, you’ll likely check the details, and then check again, […]

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The New Paralegal Apprenticeships Standard – paving the way for new careers in property law

August 5, 2023

By Jane Robson, CEO, National Association of Licensed Paralegals With the overhaul of the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship Standard being completed this year, is now the right time to take on, or become, a Paralegal Apprentice? The legal profession has tended to be regarded as somewhat elitist, attracting recruits from a limited pool.  However, in […]

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When Should You Use a Deposition Summary

February 9, 2023

If you’re in a legal situation, it’s always important to have different tricks up your sleeve. When you’re well aware of the law, it’ll help you get out of some sticky ordeals. Think of creating a deposition summary to help you prove certain things in the case to your advantage. Here are some reasons why […]

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Can My Local Conveyancing Solicitor Help With Conveyancing Overseas?

February 5, 2023

There has been a rather large boom in the number of residents that are choosing to purchase property overseas. Considering recent exchange rates and factors such as Brexit in the UK, homeowners are looking to cut their losses and travel further to find their perfect home. Property overseas for a relatively moderate-sized family can be […]

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Service Charge Arrears – Can Landlords Recover Legal Costs?

November 5, 2022

Dealing with service charge arrears, whether contentious or not, can be a stressful and costly time for landlords. Your legal team should focus on creating a strategy that moves swiftly, preserves your commercial relationships and reputation, and, very importantly, is cost-effective. To protect our clients’ financial situations, our arrears recovery specialists often discuss the possibility […]

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Solving Disputes over Commercial Property Ownership

September 21, 2022

Although you try your best to avoid them, issues can occur whilst being a business owner without warning. Most of these disputes can be rather unique and not necessarily straightforward to deal with, especially with regards to commercial property. What’s most important when these problems arise, however, is that they are dealt with efficiently in […]

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5 ways to increase your chances of getting on the property ladder

September 28, 2021

The property ladder feels like a climb many are unable to tackle in the UK. The amount we need to save is larger than ever before, with Halifax estimating that the average deposit has doubled in the past 10 years, however, it’s not impossible to get on the property ladder. Schemes such as Help to […]

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