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Rent Smart Wales: what landlords and tenants need to know
Every landlord in Wales must register with Rent Smart Wales, and self-managing landlords need a licence too. What that means, the penalties for ignoring it, and tenants' rights.
My ex won't follow our child arrangements order: what can I do?
Your ex won't stick to the child arrangements order? What counts as a breach, how enforcement works, what the court can do, and what you should not do.
DIY Probate vs Using a Solicitor: An Honest Cost Comparison
DIY probate costs £300 if the estate is straightforward. Solicitors charge £1,500–£10,000+. Here's what can go wrong, who should DIY, and the real liability risks.
Property searches explained: what your solicitor checks before you buy
Property searches are the checks your solicitor runs before you buy, revealing problems a viewing never shows. Here's what each one finds, what they cost, and why they matter.
The common law marriage myth: what unmarried couples need to know
Living together for decades gives you no automatic rights - common law marriage doesn't exist. What cohabiting couples can actually claim, and the steps that protect you.
Online wills vs a solicitor: which do you actually need?
Online and template wills can be perfectly valid for simple estates. The trouble starts with second marriages, businesses and execution mistakes. Here's how to tell.
Hampshire County Council v GC: Ordinary Residence and Maintaining EHCPs
Read the latest case study from our Education Law team.
How long does conveyancing take?
Most moves take 10 to 16 weeks from offer to completion. Here's a realistic timeline, why delays happen, and how to tell if your solicitor is the problem.
Gifted deposits: why your solicitor needs so much proof
A gifted deposit comes with a lot of paperwork. That's not your solicitor being difficult, but a legal anti-money-laundering duty. Here's exactly what you and the giver must provide.