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 […]
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 […]
The Merits and Pitfalls of Shared Ownership
Buying a property for the first time is one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make. You may be considering purchasing a property through a shared ownership scheme. Shared ownership schemes are usually run through a housing association and involve acquiring an initial share in the property, normally 20 or 50 per cent […]
Same Sex Marriage
In July 2013 Royal Assent was received for the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013 which will allow same sex couples the option to enter into a religious marriage ceremony. Currently the Civil Partnership Act 2007 allows same sex couples to enter into a civil partnership contract which gives legal remedies and rights including […]
More Power to you
Everyone has heard the mantra “you must make a will” and it is true it is important but a Will is all about what happens when you are no longer here but what about when you are here but no longer able or willing to deal with your own affairs? It is just as […]