If you or a family member have to go into long-term residential care, you may be required to use your own assets to fund your care home costs. The Local Authority will carry out a Needs Assessment of the level of care you require and a Financial Assessment of your earnings and capital (savings and [...]
Your Biometric Information can now be taken to assist with UK Visa Applications Inside the UK The UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) allow for 'in-country' Applicants to have their biometric information taken and submitted with their supporting documents to be processed alongside their application. In 2021, the UKVCAS began to trial reusing an [...]
The word ‘pend’ may not mean a lot to most of us who aren't solicitors but a surprising number of local properties do in fact feature these common passageways or pends, usually leading to the rear of the property or building. The difference between a pend and, for example, a close or vennel, is that [...]
Do you have a Will and Power of Attorney? The start of another New Year brings an opportunity to set new goals and organise your personal affairs. Before setting new goals for 2022, are your affairs in good order? Do you have a Will and/or Power of Attorney that reflects your wishes should anything happen? [...]
What are Legal Rights? In Scotland, a person is unable to fully disinherit their spouse, civil partner, and/or children. A surviving spouse, civil partner, and children (including adopted children) are entitled to claim Legal Rights in Scotland on a deceased’s estate and can be claimed whether or not someone has a Will, however, a spouse, [...]
If you've been keeping an eye on the tax payable on new house purchases, you may know that in England the stamp duty holiday has been extended. The equivalent tax in Scotland, namely Land and Buildings Transaction Tax ('LBTT') attracted a nil rate band up to £250,000 until 31 March 2021, but this has not [...]
From 1 April 2021 the First Home Fund will re-open for applications from first-time buyers trying to get on the property ladder. What is the First Home Fund? The First Home Fund provides loans of up to £25,000 to first-time buyers on both resale and new build properties. How does the scheme work? Eligible buyers [...]
Depending on your circumstances, you and your family may need to apply to continue living in the UK after 31 December 2020 if you’re a National of any of the following countries: the EU (except Ireland) Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland Are you worried about your status? We can help with your settled status application. Navigating [...]
We are delighted to be able to re-open our estate agency and lettings department and have taken steps to make the viewing process safe for both our staff and clients. Some of the things we are asking people to consider before arranging a viewing Have you discussed your financial position with a financial advisor to [...]
Help to Buy ISA Scheme Extension of Bonus Deadline HM Treasury have announced a temporary change to the Help to Buy ISA Scheme Rules. Given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the housing market, these temporary changes will initially be in force until 30 June 2020. The most important change to home buyers is [...]
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