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June 9, 2021
Rent guarantor – know the risks
If you are asked to be a rent guarantor for a child or another close relative or friend then there are several factors that you should take into account before you sign any agreement. Many landlords ask for a guarantor who will pay the rent on behalf of the tenant if they don’t pay it, […]
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May 26, 2021
Is a trust right for your family’s future?
Trusts are a way to hold assets on behalf of or for the benefit of another person and they are a way to help preserve assets or wealth for a family, so how do you know if one is right for your family and how do you set one up? Assets or money put into […]
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May 11, 2021
Colin vs Cuthbert. Caterpillar wars.
You would be hard pushed to find someone who hasn’t heard of the Colin vs Cuthbert case. Most people have already picked their side, and, if press reports are to be believed, allegiances seem to be moving largely in Aldi’s favour. For most of us, it’s human nature to want to support the underdog. But […]
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April 13, 2021
Escaping coercive behaviour in a relationship
As an increasing number of people in the public eye (almost exclusively women) speak out about various issues such as coercive behaviour, gaslighting, emotional and psychological abuse in relationships, it throws a spotlight onto our own relationships and those of the people around us. How do you spot this type of behaviour and what can […]
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April 13, 2021
Divorce and Finances
When a couple divorce it is recommended that there be a Financial Order made by the court which sets out the financial arrangements for the future. This is approved and issued by a Judge and is legally binding in England and Wales. Where the parties agree on the terms of the settlement the financial order […]
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January 18, 2021
Multi-generational living
With the rising cost of living, childcare and later life care, more families considering multi-generational living, but there are number of legal considerations to take into account. It may surprise you to know that there are already nine million households with adults from different generations living together in the UK, although many of these are […]
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January 18, 2021
Kristina Boulden Romney Marsh Wools
How long has your business been running?We set up Romney Marsh Wools in 2008 as a diversification of our main farm through collaborating with British makers, as we wanted to showcase our Romney Wool and all its benefits of being natural, sustainable and incredibly versatile. Later, in 2018, we also introduced our Romney Marsh Shepherds […]
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January 18, 2021
Multigenerational living a guide to a happy household
As average life expectancy and house prices have both increased over the last 25 years, so too has the number of families who are choosing to live together in a multigenerational household, so how can you make such an arrangement work without any disputes? Start with the financial details. It is likely that it will […]
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January 18, 2021
Conveyancing Quality
Gullands has once again been certified by The Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme, which is the recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. It demonstrates Gullands has the expertise to deliver quality residential conveyancing advice which is important for clients making what for most is the largest purchase they will ever make. Partner Alan Williams comments: “Once […]
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September 25, 2020
Buying a plot of land – read our legal guide
If you have the opportunity to buy a piece of land you can do what you want on it – right? Wrong – most definitely! Buying a piece of land can be a major investment so it is important to understand exactly what you are buying and its potential for future uses. Here we look […]
