Archive for November 2021

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,…