We constantly hear on social media the term ‘parental alienation’ and all family lawyers will tell you that they have heard those words many times in recent years. However, when...

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint trusted individuals (known as Attorneys) to make decisions on your behalf if you are no...

When you’re planning a wedding, divorce is probably the last thing on your mind. But couples are increasingly turning to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to set out ahead of time...

What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is tax levied by HMRC on certain house and land transactions in England and Northern Ireland. Scotland and Wales...

A licence to occupy is an agreement that documents a prospect landlord’s (licensor) consent for a prospective tenant (licensee) to occupy a commercial property on a temporary basis. Here we...

When buying or selling a property, you may be advised that the property is subject to certain covenants that could affect how you can use or enjoy the property. Restrictive...

When couples divorce, they need to decide what happens to their finances. A financial remedy order is one option for resolving this question and protecting both parties from any future...

A tenant’s liability to repair the property during the term of a commercial lease is substantial. Notably, the liability does not simply come to an end when the contractual term...

A Declaration of Trust is a document, made usually at the time of purchasing a property that is designed to protect each person’s financial contribution towards the property. The document...

More and more people are recognising the importance of putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney. Here we discuss the potential effects of only appointing one Attorney and how...

When purchasing a property, you will often hear that searches have been submitted and we await the results. Residential searches consist of replies to enquiries from public authorities and are...

You may be wondering what you can expect after you have accepted an offer on your property, or received an accepted offer for a new property. We have broken down...

Are you a First Time buyer looking to get on the property ladder? Our team can help you throughout the process of buying your home and answer all the questions...

When making a Will one of the first things that needs to be considered is who you would like to appoint as your Executors. Whoever you appoint will be responsible...

Freehold and leasehold are terms that are used so commonly by conveyancers and it can often be taken for granted that you, as a prospective buyer or seller, will understand...

Sometimes it may be beneficial to put a property into an auction, or you may find yourself wanting to bid on a property that has been entered for sale at...

On 1st September, we were pleased to be invited to take part when Norfolk Courts held an Open Day for members of the public to gain a greater insight in...

The value of a leasehold flat can be reduced significantly if the term of years remaining on the Lease is considered too short, with many Lenders reluctant to provide mortgages...

For most people, their property is the largest asset they own, so protecting it from being sold or mortgaged fraudulently is extremely important. There are a number of factors which...

A team from MCP recently threw on their running trainers and took part in the GEAR 10k, a course renowned for attracting a large number of runners because of the...

The Government have recently announced the proposal that any Commercial property starting a new tenancy will require an EPC rating of B or above. The idea is that this will...

Commercial Rent Deposit Deeds – What Are They And Why Are They Important? When business owners think about moving the location of their business, often the terms of the Lease...

Stamp Duty is something that we all must consider when buying a property, it is commonly discussed when budgeting, and can have a significant impact on whether or not you...

Following the Grenfell fire disaster in 2017, there has been particular focus on the safety of high-rise buildings and the potential fire risk of any external wall systems (‘EWS’). Concerns...

The Government runs a number of schemes to assist individuals in buying properties, two of these schemes, “Right to Buy” and “Right to Acquire”, are aimed at those who are...

For many homeowners, equity release can be a useful way of realising some the value held within your property in return for a cash lump sum. You may require some...

When buying or selling your home there are several steps to the process that need to happen before legal completion can take place. One of these steps is for the...

The hard work, dedication and expertise of our Crime Department has once again been recognised nationally in the latest edition of the Legal 500. This is the world’s leading legal...

The government has recently announced changes to residential stamp duty as part of the mini-budget in September and we highlight some of the changes below. The amendments made are permanent,...

From smaller parcels of garden land to larger parts of agricultural land, Overages (or ‘Clawbacks’ as they are more commonly known), can prove popular with sellers where such land may...