10 things that should be at the front of first time buyers’ minds
Here at Lisa’s Law, we deal with many different types of cases from both the residential property and commercial property sectors. However, a particularly important demographic that our solicitors find it rewarding to work with are first time buyers. While it is particularly difficult for young people to buy their own home now, due […]
Labour Party Unveils 2024 Election Manifesto: Comprehensive Plan for Secure Borders and Efficient Asylum System
The Labour party has released its manifesto for the General Election being held on 4 July 2024, presenting a robust strategy to address national security, secure borders, and economic stability amidst a volatile global landscape. Here’s a summary of the key Labour immigration policies. Labour emphasises the need for controlled and managed borders, […]
What are the immigration policies in the Conservative Party’s 2024 manifesto?
This week, the two major parties, Conservative and Labour, launch their election manifesto. On Tuesday, it was the turn of the governing Conservative Party to announce their plans about what they would do if they were to beat the odds and win next month’s general election. Let’s take a look at the Conservative Party immigration […]
Personal Representatives – what are they?
Today, we are going to follow up our article on what steps to take when someone dies by informing you about the duties of personal representatives, otherwise known as executors and administrators. Personal representatives are people who have the personal responsibility and legal authority to ensure that the deceased’s estate is distributed correctly. While […]
Mediation: Court Stresses Again on the Importance of Dispute Resolution in Conway v Conway & Anor
This property dispute involves a barn. In this case, the claimant wanted a declaration that the defendants did not have the right to enter the barn they were converting. Initially, there was an oral agreement for the claimants to sell the barn to the defendants, who then made significant renovations. However, the relationship soured when […]
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act Finally Passes: Will It Transform the Leasehold System?
The long-awaited Leasehold Reform Act has finally escaped Parliament’s legislative maze and become law. We briefly touched on the passing of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, now the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, in an article summarising the parliamentary “wash-up” period before the general election. Find out more about some of the other important […]
Triumphant Immigration Appeal by Lisa’s Law: Grandfather Wins Sole Responsibility Case
We are thrilled to share a significant victory for our client in a complex immigration appeal. This case not only highlights the intricacies of immigration law but also celebrates a rare achievement: winning an appeal for a sponsor who is the child’s grandfather, not a parent. Sole responsibility can be a complex issue and we […]
McDonald’s Compensated by Landlord for Misrepresentation in Lease Renewal Dispute
A recent case involving McDonald’s, has resulted in the landlord at its now-closed County Hall location being forced to pay the fast-food giant compensation. This follows the landlord’s misrepresentations at a previous County Court trial regarding the nature of the business which it sought to replace McDonald’s with. The case offers lessons for commercial landlords […]
Final bills become law ahead of UK general election
As the UK heads to a general election on 4th July, a number of bills have received royal assent in advance of the dissolution of Parliament. This rush to pass legislation is part of the so-called ‘wash-up’ period, which is when any unfinished parliamentary business must be passed by both the House of Commons and […]
Auction Purchases vs. Standard Property Purchases – what are the pros and cons?
If you’ve ever looked at purchasing a property, you will have come across a range of listing types across property websites. Purchasing property in England can be done through several methods, with auction purchases and standard purchases being two of the most common. Each type has distinct processes, advantages, and potential pitfalls. […]