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A Solicitor’s Guide to Navigating Property Disputes

Property disputes can be both stressful and complex, impacting your finances, lifestyle, and peace of mind. Whether you are a homeowner, landlord, tenant, or involved in a commercial property matter, navigating these disputes requires expertise and a clear understanding of the legal landscape. At Thomas & Thomas Solicitors,…

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Understanding the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

Being a landlord in Wales can be challenging from keeping up with changing regulations to ensuring that you stay compliant with the law. On 1st December 2022, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into effect and replaced certain provisions in UK-wide law (like the Housing Act 1985…

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A Guide to a Personal Injury Claim

A personal injury claim is a legal action whereby someone seeks compensation after having suffered physical or emotional trauma due to someone else’s negligence or intentional misconduct. Whether it’s a slip and fall, a car accident, or a workplace injury — such claims can help victims secure compensation…

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The two types of Lasting Power of Attorney

People in the UK and worldwide are living longer. Latest statistics show that by 2030 one in six of us will live over the age of 60, with 70 now classed as the new ‘65’ or the start of old age. As more of us live to a…

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Conveyancing Process Guide | Thomas & Thomas Solicitors

With over 4.5 billion people worldwide now on social media, we are constantly bombarded with people’s opinions, views and even fake news on various matters. While it’s insightful to hear the perspectives of everybody around us, not all of them are able to offer accurate legal advice. Solicitor…

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Differences between exchange and completion

In short, an ‘exchange’ is an exchange of contract whereby the buyer and seller are legally obligated to carry out the property sale.  Whereas ‘completion’ takes place after contracts have been exchanged. At this point, the buyer receives the keys to their new house and the seller transfers…

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A Guide to Wills and Remarriage I Thomas & Thomas

Did you know the most recent ONS government figures on marriage and divorce show that the number of people to remarry in the UK has remained largely the same since 2019? In fact, the number of people to marrying more than once remains quite high. Over 14% of…

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What is Probate? I Thomas & Thomas Solicitors

In the first three months of 2023, the Family Court saw 69,208 applications for probate grants, up 12% compared to the first quarter of 2022. Notably, the court managed to issue over 50,000 probate grants during this period. Furthermore an unprecedented 89% of applications, and 90% of grants,…

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A guide to civil litigation

Are you facing a legal disagreement or problem? We know that dealing with legal matters can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the world of law.  In just the first three months of 2023 there were 443,000 civil litigation County Court claims lodged, the highest number…

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A guide to some of the most impactful UK law cases

In the ever-evolving landscape of the UK legal system, certain cases shape the course of legislation and set crucial precedents for future judgements. Join us as we journey through some of the most impactful law cases in the UK. By delving into these legal battles in recent history,…