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Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management are taking part in a Sponsored Walk in aid of Dementia UK

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On Saturday, 3 rd June Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management employees, will take part in their annual walk to raise money for Dementia UK.  The walk will be along the Viking Way from Fiskerton east of Lincoln to Horncastle via Bardney and...

What is a Notary Public?

David Guille
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A "Notary Public" or "Notary" is a specialist qualified lawyer.  Notaries form the oldest of the three traditional branches of the legal profession in England and Wales, the other two being Solicitors and Barristers.  There are...

Will the divorce court treat a successful business owner's contributions as special?

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Special Contributions Divorcing business owners often, and quite naturally, want their greater financial contribution to the family pot to be taken into account when it comes to sharing matrimonial capital.  It can be very difficult to succeed in such...

Renters (Reform) Bill

Nigel Bescoby
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The much anticipated and long awaited Bill has finally been published. The Bill in short is to look at changing the law about rented homes. The Bill introduces a number of changes and it remains to be seen what the final version will look like. Whilst the...

Being vigilant for property fraud

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My aim is to give a very small insight into some of the pressures faced and important work undertaken by Conveyancers, along with guidance on how we can collaborate with clients to help them in respect of property fraud. What is property fraud and why is it...

Government announces bespoke changes to EU employment law provisions

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In a policy paper dated 10 th May 2023, the Government announced it's intention to, "improve regulation following our departure from the EU, whilst maintaining UK labour standards," by proposing specific changes to the following aspects of...

Is "Off-Plan" a Good Plan?

Nick Fielding
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An "off-plan" property refers to a property that is sold before it is completed or even constructed. Essentially, buyers purchase the property based on the design or plans, rather than the finished product. In other words, the property is bought...

Buying Off-Plan: Tips for a Hassle-Free Experience

Nick Fielding
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An "off-plan" property refers to a property that is sold before it is completed or even constructed. Essentially, buyers purchase the property based on the design or plans, rather than the finished product. In other words, the property is bought...

BUSINESS FIRST MAGAZINE SPRING / SUMMER 2023

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The New Lawnet Spring / Summer 2023 Business First Magazine is out now! We are delighted to have two articles featured, provided by Neil Denny , Kyle Morgan and Claire Clarke . Time to put a spring in your step After a winter of cold...

Rent-to-rent landlords cannot duck responsibilities

Andrew Morley
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The ‘rent-to-rent’ business model has seen a huge increase in recent years, reflecting the trend for businesses to take over utilisation of assets, like Uber and Airbnb.  But for landlords, it has given rise to confusion over the extent of...

A right royal holiday clash

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Holiday pay for the additional bank holiday on 6th May to celebrate the upcoming coronation is giving employers a headache before a toast has been raised to the new King.  The long weekend is intended to give the nation the chance to take part in...

What is contentious probate?

David Rogerson
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Contentious probate refers to any disputes about an individual's estate when they are no longer here. This process can be difficult for families and lead to many mixed feelings, but understanding when an estate can be contested can help answer many...