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Understanding Commercial Property Purchase Costs: A Comprehensive Guide

The costs of buying commercial property don’t end with the purchase price. From taxes to operating costs, there are a wide range of additional costs associated with buying commercial property. You’ll need to factor these into your budget.

Business Property

How Much Does a Commercial Lease Cost in the UK?

Whether you're a landlord or a tenant, it's smart to obtain professional legal advice when setting up a new lease. The property lease is a type of contract which sets out the terms on which the tenant may occupy the landlord’s commercial property. So, it is essential that it is appropriate for the parties’ needs and circumstances.

Business Property

What is Equity Release and How Does It Work?

Equity release is the ability to free up the equity from your property, whilst you continue to live in it. For many people, their property is their biggest asset, but all their savings are tied up in it. So, how can equity release work for you?

Equity claims

What is a Child Arrangement Order?

You may need a child arrangements order if you and your ex-partner can't reach an agreement about how to share responsibility of your children. Here’s everything you need to know, from why you might need the order, to how to apply.

Children advice Divorce

How Much Does a Divorce Cost in the UK?

How much does a divorce cost? The answer depends on various factors, including the value of your belongings and the level of agreement you can reach with your ex-partner.

Breakup advice Divorce

What is Court of Protection deputyship?

When a person lacks the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, it’s time to consider applying to the Court of Protection for deputyship. If the court grants your request, you can make choices for the person and handle their finances and well-being.

Court of protection deputyship

How Much Does Writing a Will Cost in the UK?

We all know that writing a will is necessary – it’s the best way to allocate our estate, choose an executor, make any requests for funeral arrangements and leave something for our loved ones.

Drafting a will

Do You Need a Transfer of Equity When Changing the Name on the Deeds?

You’ll need a transfer of equity if you’re looking to remove or add a name to the deeds of your property. You'll also need one if you would like to ‘buy out’ an ex-partner. Here are a few different reasons you might need a transfer of equity, how you can go about getting the process started.

Equity claims

Do I Have to Change My Name After Divorce?

One of the many questions you may have about divorce is: can I keep my married name? Here’s what you need to know, from the pros and cons of changing your name to how to do it.

Divorce