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20 Legal issues every tenant should review before signing a commercial lease

20 Legal issues every tenant should review before signing a commercial lease

Signing a commercial lease is a significant commitment that can have long-term financial and legal implications for your business. While every lease is different, taking the time to understand the key terms before signing can help you avoid costly surprises later. Although some terms may appear straightforward, the wording of a commercial lease can significantly… Continue Reading

Common questions on divorce and financial separation

Common questions on divorce and financial separation

Director and Head of our Family Law Team, Lisa Bell is here to answers your questions and debunk common myths and misconceptions about divorce and financial separation. Celebrities seem to get ‘quickie divorces’, why can’t I? A ‘quickie divorce’ is a term often used in the media. However, the divorce process in England and Wales… Continue Reading

Boundary Disputes Between Neighbours: Practical and Legal Solutions

Boundary Disputes Between Neighbours: Practical and Legal Solutions

Boundary disputes are among the most common causes of conflict between neighbours in England. They can arise over fences, walls, hedges, driveways, or small strips of land. While the area in question is often modest, disagreements can quickly become stressful, expensive, and damaging to neighbourly relationships. The first step in resolving a boundary dispute is… Continue Reading

Proposed Changes to the Law for Unmarried Couples in England

Proposed Changes to the Law for Unmarried Couples in England

For many years, there has been a widespread misconception that couples who live together acquire the same legal rights as married couples through a so-called “common law marriage.” In reality, no such legal status exists in England and Wales. As a result, unmarried couples can find themselves in a vulnerable position when relationships break down… Continue Reading

Castle Green – Lakeland Landlord Advice Evening

Castle Green – Lakeland Landlord Advice Evening

An invitation for you We wanted to let you know about an event we’re involved in that we think will be valuable for landlords. Back in February, Progression Solicitors sponsored Ashdown Jones and Lettings by AJ’s Lakeland Landlord Advice Evening. Since then, the rules around letting out a property have changed again. With the Renters’… Continue Reading

Leasehold Management Companies: What You Need to Know

Leasehold Management Companies: What You Need to Know

If you own a leasehold property, the building in which your flat or apartment is located is known as the freehold. The freehold is usually owned either by a landlord or by a group of residents who form a management company. Understanding how freehold ownership and management companies work is essential, as it affects how… Continue Reading

Cohabitation Agreements

Cohabitation Agreements

More couples in England are choosing to live together without getting married or entering into civil partnership. While this works well for many people, it often comes with a dangerous misconception: there is no such thing as “common law marriage” in English law. No matter how long you live together, cohabiting couples do not gain… Continue Reading

AI Legal Advice – friend or foe?

AI Legal Advice – friend or foe?

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to draft contracts, review terms, and even negotiate deals. While AI can be a useful tool for research or initial ideas, relying on it for commercial transactions or legal documents is a serious risk. In this blog we will explore 5 things you must consider before you ask AI… Continue Reading

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