Manorial Rights and Chancel Repair Liability – theirs not yours!
Thousands of people throughout the country have received letters from Land Owners asserting rights retained by Lords of the Manor when land became Freehold or by the Parochial Church Council claiming a Chancel Repair liability. The registrations of these Notices have led to numerous people being told that there may be difficulty with a […]
Help to Buy Scheme – Whats it all about?
The Help to Buy Scheme aims to make home ownership a reality for more people across the country. The Government have agreed to assist people who have at least a 5% deposit to buy a home through two schemes aimed at increasing the supply of low deposit mortgages in new housing. The schemes can […]
Beware of the Red Route if you living on or have a business next to one!
Do you live, work or shop in Gosforth? If so you will no doubt have heard about the proposed Red Route. Red routes were first introduced in London in 1929 to reduce traffic congestion and they may be coming to Gosforth before the end of the year. Red routes can be recognised by single […]
St Oswald's Hospice "Make a Will Month" June 2014
We are delighted to confirm that we are participating in the above campaign. We have for a number of years been part of this scheme designed to raise funds for a local charity, which provides specialist care for adults, young adults and children with life limiting conditions. We donate our time to support St Oswald’s […]
Its Party Time!
Break out the streamers! We are celebrating our thirtieth anniversary with a prestigious award. For an impressive ninth consecutive year Carr & Co Solicitors have been awarded the Law Society’s coveted quality standard Lexcel at all three of its branches in Blyth, Morpeth and Gosforth. The Lexcel practice management standard is awarded only to […]
Calling all tenants of commercial property
Spring is now upon us.Have you dusted down your lease recently? Is it due for renewal?Can you improve the terms? Market rentals go down as well as up and lease renewal is the one occasion when it may be possible to secure a rent reduction. Even if you did not take advice from a commercial […]
Where there is love there should be a Will
Wills are not just about money, they are about caring and protecting those you love and with Valentine’s Day looming what better time to share that love and make a Will. For your loved one: make sure they are provided for because if there is no will this is not guarenteed. For those with children: […]
Where there is a Will ♥
Whether or not you are a Lord of the Manor, you should still have a Will. Wills are not just about money, they are also about caring and protecting those you love and with Spring in the air and tidying up loose ends what better time to share that love and make a […]
Landlord and Tenant – The Benefit Cap
Bedroom tax has not to date had a direct effect on private sector tenants. However, from the end of September 2013 all local councils will have applied the benefit cap. This is likely to result in many cases in tenants not paying their rent and leaving landlords with no option but to evict them. It […]
Worker's Rights
Major changes to the Employment Tribunal took place on 31st August 2013. Previously Tribunals were designed to allow free access to justice to employees who felt their employment rights had been impaired. From 31st August 2013 an employee must pay at least £450.00 to start a claim, with very limited provision for those on little […]