As all solicitors in England and Wales will be aware, arranging the witnessing of Wills during the Covid-19 pandemic has become something of a logistical nightmare. It therefore comes as welcome news that the Government intend to pass legislation in September 2020 allowing for the remote electronic witnessing of Wills, albeit only a temporary change.
Even lockdown and social distancing won’t stop Chattertons’ staff, family and friends raising funds for our Charity of the Year 2020, The Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance! Instead of our traditional single big sponsored...
Experts are warning against self-directed videos following the announcement by the Government that legislation is to be introduced in September to allow Wills to be signed remotely using a live video link. While the coronavirus pandemic...
Many people are now facing the prospect of having to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return from foreign travel. For separated parents who are travelling with children this may create additional difficulties where the other parent has remained in the UK....
Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse , includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in relationships or between family members. The issue of Domestic Violence has come to the fore in the press following the restrictions imposed as a result...
As reported in earlier blogs the stay in respect of possession proceedings was due to be lifted this weekend. At the last minute it appears that the stay has been extended until the 20 September 2020. The Housing Team at Chattertons are monitoring this...
Most lease renewals are governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. However, if a commercial lease is due for renewal, the tenant will want to ensure they obtain the best terms for their business. The tenant must notify their landlord that they wish to...
In these uncertain times, no matter how big or small your business is, managing cash flow can be challenging. One particular difficulty for many firms is dealing with debt collection. Maximising debt collection should be a priority for your business to...
Landlords are breathing a sigh of relief over the news that a court has allowed an eviction notice despite a copy of the gas safety certificate not being provided before the tenancy started. But experts are warning that attention to the small print is...
The COVID-19 outbreak has required organisations all over the world to adapt to new ways of working. Our family courts are in the same position and, as an essential service, they must adopt modern technology to continue to function. If you need to attend a...
Current Scheme As it stands today, anyone purchasing a new build property could benefit from the existing Government Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme which provides 20% of the value of new build properties outside of London and 40% in London. As a...
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy announced last week that they will be implementing a new law which means that all furloughed employees will receive a redundancy payment based on their normal wages – not the furlough...
