Everys Solicitors News Archive

From 6th April 2022, England and Wales have a new divorce law – The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 introduces no-fault Divorce. It covers Marriage, Civil Partnership, and Nullity. It is the most significant change in this area of law since 1969. The new system aims to update the divorce process into the 21st Century, with…

What to do if your Child Arrangements Order is breached Sometimes when parents can’t agree on certain issues with respect to their children, it becomes necessary to seek a Child Arrangements Order from the Court. We take a look at what happens if one party breaches this legally binding order. This Order sets out certain…

You may have seen recent media reports on the so-called leasehold scandal. First, escalating ground rents, which increase exponentially after periodic reviews. Then, the cladding crisis, which has spotlighted the costs landlords can pass on through service charges. So, if you are buying a new home, should you avoid leasehold properties? “There are definitely more…

Flexible working has become the norm for many employees since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, when a large percentage of the population, particularly office workers, were required to work from home with immediate effect. Despite a gradual migration back to the office in recent months, there has been a general shift…

The pandemic has seen record numbers of us undertaking DIY projects or getting tradesmen in to improve our homes. Our enthusiasm shows no sign of abating either, with the waiting list for builders stretching into next year. Anna Manning, an Associate in our conveyancing team, agrees this trend is likely to continue and adds some…

A home buyer on an internet forum asked, “What is the pettiest thing your seller has removed?” Most replies are light-hearted: a loo roll holder, the curtain rails, a basketball hoop from above the garage door. Some tell a different story of buyers moving in and discovering missing kitchen units or damage from ripped-out features.…

Read time: 2 mins What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement is a legally binding document between an employer and an employee which settles any employment-related claims the employee may have against their employer, for example, in respect of unfair dismissal or discrimination. Settlement agreements can be used in situations where a dispute has…

During the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, employers are obliged to take reasonable steps to protect their employees and workers from harm, including the risk from coronavirus, and that will usually involve carrying out a risk assessment dealing specifically with coronavirus, and reflecting public health regulations and Government guidelines. Risk Assessment As part of that risk assessment,…

If your home is leasehold, you could soon find it cheaper and easier to extend the term of your lease. This will usually make your property more valuable and, depending on how many years your lease has left, it can also make it easier to remortgage and more marketable when you come to sell. As…

Covid-19 has encouraged us to do more online, and this is especially true of the property sector. From estate agents offering virtual viewings to solicitors working remotely, the accelerated use of digital technology has helped us move home safely despite the pandemic. ‘This trend is unlikely to end with the pandemic,’ says Anna Manning, an…