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Investment opportunities in land – are they too good to be true?

24/02/2011 by Angie Newnham in Property law

“LandBanking” What is it? There are so many seemingly great “investment” opportunities being offered at present. The most recent one to drop into my “inbox” was from Asset Worldwide Group Inc , also known as Asset Land Investments Inc. The email was shortly followed by a telephone call from one […]

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The Perils of making Alterations to a Grade II Listed Building

17/02/2011 by Angie Newnham in Conveyancing / Property law

This Weeks “Hot” Property & Planning News has to be the story reported in the Daily Mail of the Pensioner from Crewkerne, Somerset, who painted her Grade II Listed Cottage a pale shade of blue to compliment her garden. Unfortunately for the Pensioner, there were those who did not share […]

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The Perils of making Alterations to a Grade II Listed Building

So, who is the Court of Protection working for?

09/02/2011 by Angie Newnham in Wills and Power of Attorney

This is an interesting question and many would argue that the Court, despite it’s claims, does not work for the benefit and protection of the most vulnerable in our society who are suffering a mental disability, often coupled with a physical disability and are therefore unable to take care of their own […]

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Mediation

08/02/2011 by Fiona Pawsey in Family law

Mediation has been available for some years, and is a form of dispute resolution that can help people negotiate, and reach agreement in respect of their differences regarding their children, or how to divide their finances. When successful, mediation avoids the need for costly, and stressful court proceedings. Until now, it […]

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Buying Property at Auction ~ some guidelines

07/02/2011 by Angie Newnham in Conveyancing / Property law

With a housing market that is still trying to recover from the 2007 crash you could pick up a real bargain at Auction. According to a recent Savills report many properties are selling for 20% below market value. You will need to be aware of the many pitfalls when […]

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Investment opportunities in land – are they too good to be true?

The Perils of making Alterations to a Grade II Listed Building

So, who is the Court of Protection working for?

Mediation

Buying Property at Auction ~ some guidelines