"Tighter regulation of psychologists in family law cases up to MPs, says senior judge. The judgment follows an appeal by a mother who was seeking a re-hearing of her case after her children were removed from her care." Read more: buff.ly/3J0mfCC #FamilyLaw

Are you or do you know someone in a cohabitating relationship (living together, unmarried)? Fahmida Miah, Solicitor in the Comptons' Family Law team talks about the current law & how cohabitating couples can best protect themselves financially. buff.ly/3xWgyj2 #familylaw

"While suddenly finding yourself in need of a new home is an understandably scary time, tenants are protected by a number of rights and laws that can help shield them from landlord disputes..." Via Property Reporter buff.ly/3kQ3Z5Q

Via BBC News (UK) - 'Massive toll' of living in a leasehold property - Housing Secretary Michael Gove wants to reform what he calls the "fundamentally unfair" leasehold system in England, promising legislation in this parliament." More: buff.ly/3F0rrUM #LeaseholdProperty

"As the law focuses on mental health, aggressive and belligerent litigators appear to be an archaic breed. New guidance from the Mindful Business Charter aims to bring the profession up to date." Via Law Society Gazette #litigation buff.ly/3yxL82r

We understand that negotiating a financial settlement can be one of the most challenging aspects of the breakdown of a relationship. With over 30 years’ experience, our expert family solicitors can help you. Contact Kiran Reyat on 020 7485 0888 for more... #familylaw

It's Natonal Pet Day today and we've been reading up on some cases in the news around this subject including this one in Argentina where a court let the dogs decide who they wanted to live with in a bizarre first... buff.ly/3KQ0u9C Daily Star #NationalPetDay

The The Guardian also covering the subject of issues around pet 'custody' when couples separate... buff.ly/3P1Rop0 #NationalPetDay

Bravo Susanna for this recent Google review from a very happy client! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #ResidentialProperty

James Compton comments on the rise of 'cladiators' from this recent article by The Times and Sunday Times. "This highlights the very real danger for Landlords and Developers who seek charge for fire safety works under the Building Safety Act 2022." Lease Clinic @ Comptons buff.ly/41DLH7G

New blog, from our very own Head of Residential Property Angela. Angela's dad sadly died last year and here she writes about what it's really like to go through probate. Thank you Angela ❤️ Read here: buff.ly/44aDGZK #probate

Really interesting take on the nuts and bolts of getting a prenuptial agreement, framing it as just another type of insurance. What do you think? Read more here: buff.ly/3LSavDO Our Family Law team are always on hand to guide you through 👋 #FamilyLaw The Scotsman

Asbestos really is no joke. Susanna Levingstone, Solicitor, Residential Property has written a quick piece about the types of asbestos survey that duty holders of non-domestic properties built before 1999 would have to arrange. Read here: buff.ly/3MI6vVv

Did you know that in 2011 the Government produced a Fire Safety Guide for purpose built flats? 🤔 buff.ly/43ES2Rc

Plans to phase out leasehold and restore true home ownership confirmed today as part of the King’s Speech We will restore true home ownership to millions of people and end the reign of rip off freeholders+ incompetent profiteering management companies thetimes.co.uk/article/all-ne…

Monday finally sees the introduction of the leasehold and freehold reform bill. 12 years work from Leasehold Knowledge and 6 years work from NLC - KATIE KENDRICK OBE - LEASEHOLD CAMPAIGNER finally begins to move forward. commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/83174…

1/19 Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (all 140 pages) published: publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill… Explanatory notes here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill… From a quick look, it is broadly as advertised in the press statements. Below some first reactions based on a skim reading.

Need's Improvement: Tribunal Quashes Deficient Improvement Notice. Nick Isaac KC and Richard Miller discuss the decision of their recent case 'Manaquel Company Ltd v The London Borough of Lambeth'. ow.ly/Aybf50QcoZH The article was first published on Practical Law.

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 has been all but passed. Described in the debate as the greatest transfer of wealth the UK has ever seen. Like it or not, welcome to the new world #leasehold #freehold #rtm #realestate #lawreforms

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