by admin | Jul 23, 2021 | Lasting Power of Attorney, News
By Sarah McDermott, Private Client Paralegal Lasting Powers of Attorney are documents that you complete while you have the mental capacity to appoint people, who you trust, to be your attorneys, in relation to your financial affairs and/or health and welfare...
by admin | Jul 15, 2021 | News, Property
Reduced rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will apply for residential properties purchased between 1st July – 30th September 2021. Katherine Price, paralegal in Onions & Davies’ property team, reflects on the end of the £500,000 threshold ‘Stamp Duty Holiday’...
by admin | Jul 2, 2021 | COVID-19, News
By Sarah McDermott, Private Client Paralegal Traditionally getting advice from a Solicitor involved making an appointment, and taking time off work to go to the Solicitor’s office during the working day. Some Solicitors offer home visit appointments. However, as a...
by admin | Jun 25, 2021 | Getting to Know Us, News
It used to be the case that solicitors would sit back in their offices and wait for their clients to come to see them. Here at Onions & Davies, especially in our Private Client Department, we are pleased to say that this is not what we do. Members of our Private...
by admin | Jun 7, 2021 | Family Law, News
By Louise Martin, Solicitor & Family Mediator Our Family team advise both married couples and unmarried couples on separation, but the way that the law treats married and unmarried couples is completely different. This is particularly relevant in practice when it...
by admin | Jun 3, 2021 | Divorce, News
By Louise Martin, Head of Family Law As of 8th June we know that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act will come into force on 6th April 2022. This law, which was given Royal Assent in Summer 2020, changes the complexion of divorce, making it no longer essential...
