Property Law
What to Do When a Planning Permission Decision Goes Against You
Receiving a planning permission refusal from a local planning authority can feel like the end of the road, but it is not necessarily so. There are legal routes available to ...
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Property Law
What Is an Accelerated Possession Claim and When Should Landlords Use It?
The accelerated possession procedure is a faster, paperwork-based route to obtaining a possession order that does not ...
Property Law
How Does Adverse Possession Work for Garden Boundary Disputes?
Adverse possession allows a person who has occupied land belonging to someone else for a sufficient period to claim ...
Property and Estates
How does adverse possession work in England and Wales
Adverse possession: sometimes called "squatter's rights": is the legal principle that allows a person who has occupied ...
Property Law
Understanding Property Ownership: Leasehold, Freehold, and Commonhold Explained
When buying or managing property in England and Wales, one of the most important but often misunderstood distinctions ...
Landlord and Tenant
Direct Access to Barristers in Property Disputes: Benefits and Considerations
If you are facing a property dispute or legal issue, you may assume that your only option is to instruct a solicitor ...
Property and Estates
How to Complete a Section 21 Notice: A Guide for Landlords (2025)
A Section 21 Notice is the first step in regaining possession of your rental property. As a statutory notice, it allows ...
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Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitorWhat is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor?
Most people do not know they can hire a barrister directly. This guide explains what Direct Access is and when it makes sense to use it.
Barrister vs solicitor: what is the difference and when do you need each?
They are both qualified lawyers but they do different things. This guide breaks down the distinction in plain English.
How much does a barrister cost and how are fees calculated?
Pricing is the most common question we receive. This guide gives honest, indicative cost ranges by case type and hearing.