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Extend your lease in Epping Forest
If you own a leasehold property in the Epping Forest District, now could be the ideal time to extend your lease. A short lease can reduce your home’s market value, make it harder to sell or remortgage, and push up costs. Extending your lease helps to secure your investment – and depending on ho....
Should cohabiting partners have the same rights as married couples?
They share a home, a life, and sometimes even children, but in the eyes of the law, cohabiting partners are often little more than strangers. Many people are still surprised to learn there’s no such thing as a “common law marriage” in England and Wales. Unlike married couples, cohabitan....
Delayed gynaecological care impacts women’s wellbeing
Tens of thousands of women in the UK are being forced to wait months even years to be treated for a range of gynaecological health problems. Waiting lists for gynaecology appointments across the UK have more than doubled since February 2020. As of December 2024, 44% of patients had been waiting ....
Joint tenants or tenants in common – do you know the difference?
Buying property with someone else – whether a partner, relative or friend – is an exciting venture, but it can give rise to complex issues. One of the most important choices you must make is how the property will be held – either as joint tenants or as tenants in common. But do you know the d....
Co-own a property? Here’s why Lasting Power of Attorney matters
There’s a lot to think about when you own a property with someone else – for example, should you be joint tenants or tenants in common. One aspect that is often overlooked is having an appropriate Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. It might not seem urgent now, but without an LPA, managi....
Paws for thought: why it’s important to include pets in your will
The UK is a nation of animal lovers. It’s estimated we own nearly 11 million pet cats and 10.5 million pet dogs as well as thousands of other animal companions. In 2024, 51% of adults in the UK owned a pet. Yet only 26% of owners over the age of 30 have considered what will happen to their ani....
Dementia: how the law can help you and your loved ones plan for the future
It’s estimated nearly one million people are living with dementia in the UK. By 2040, it will be nearer 1.4 million. Why estimated? One in three people living with dementia have not been formally diagnosed with dementia, which is vital for accessing support. Dementia is a progressive con....
Tracking, tapping, controlling – The rise of tech abuse in family law
There was a time when domestic abuse meant threats behind closed doors, reading someone's post or bank cards being held hostage. Now, it's thermostats being turned up to 30°C in the middle of the night. It's WhatsApp messages being read before you've had the chance to see them yourself. It's th....
How to reduce your risk of skin cancer as UK cases rise
It’s estimated that around 250,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year, with both non-melanoma and melanoma cases on the rise. Excessive exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) light is a major risk factor for all forms of skin cancer, which means many cases are pre....
A frying pan, a pre-nup, and a reality check
When Simon Entwistle told a judge he couldn’t even make an omelette, he might have expected sympathy. Instead, he was handed a stark reality check -“Learn.” His claim for a £26,000 annual meal allowance was swiftly dismissed, with the judge making it clear that marrying into wealth doesn....
The Commercial Property team – how can they help you?
Our Commercial Property team is here to help individuals and businesses achieve their commercial property goals. Whether you are a commercial landlord, tenant, developer, surveyor or agent, Attwaters Jameson Hill’s lawyers can support, advise and work with you to service your commercial property ....
Changes coming to Business Asset Disposal Relief
What is Business Asset Disposal Relief? Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) allows some taxpayers to pay less Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of certain business assets. With BADR, taxpayers selling all or part of their business currently pay tax at 10% on all gains on qualifyin....
