Yes, the idea of going from renting to owning is great. What’s even more exciting to people is the idea of buying a shiny, new build home and becoming freeholders. However, this is somewhat over-ambitious in many ways. So, unfortunately for leaseholders, the dream of freeholding may be crushed. They own the leasehold property for…Continue reading
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Speed Limiters to be Installed in UK Cars
All new cars sold in the UK and Europe from 2022 will have speed limiters installed to automatically prevent drivers exceeding the speed limit. The new vehicle safety rules were provisionally agreed by the EU. The Department for Transport confirmed that the rules will also apply in the UK, despite Brexit. Alongside the speed-limiting devices,…Continue reading
Committee Publishes Leasehold Reform Report
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee recently published the report from its inquiry into leasehold reform. Ban on selling new builds as leasehold The report, which the Committee published last month, made several recommendations to the government. One of these recommendations is banning the sale of new leasehold houses; the government has already committed to…Continue reading
Sick Pay Rules Changing in April
As of April 2019, the rules regarding sick pay will change and it’s important that you know what these changes are. A problem with falling ill is that sometimes it means you can’t work. Therefore, this makes people worry about earning money. Fortunately, you are entitled to be paid by your employer even when you’re…Continue reading
‘Will Month’ with St Luke’s Hospice
St Luke’s Hospice is once again teaming up with law firms across Sheffield for Will Month. Will Month, which will last from 1st-3oth April, aims to raise vital funds for the hospice while helping people make their Wills too. You must prioritise making your Will Writing a Will is crucial if you want to ensure…Continue reading
Potholes Could Become a National Crisis
More and more people are facing the struggles of potholes damaging their cars. In turn, the cost of repairing pothole damage is rising significantly in the UK. Facts and figures about potholes In fact, the cost of pothole damage has increased by 32% in 12 months… Crikey! Research by Kwik Fit reveals that motorists in…
The Ins and Outs of Car Accidents in the UK
Analysis of government data regarding car accidents reveals interesting statistics about which cars are most accident-prone. Plus, it also illustrates other insights such as the locations in which most car accidents happen. The analysis compared the number of recorded crashes in 2016 with the number of each car registered. Which makes and models are prone…Continue reading
Denting Cars while Parking – What do you do?
A recent study by YourParkingSpace.co.uk reveals shocking statistics about motorists denting other cars while parking. Almost one-in-five people in Britain admitted that they would not leave their contact details if they dented another car when parking, given that nobody had spotted them. James Hardy, Paralegal in the Personal Injury Team at Wosskow Brown, said: “The statistics…Continue reading
Highways England now Allowed to Stop Lorries
Highways England now have the power to stop lorries and other commercial vehicles in West Midlands. This means that vans, coaches and busses can also be pulled in. Using their marked vehicles, Highways England (HE) will be able to perform stopping duties that were previously performed by just DVSA vehicles and the police. The announcement follows a…Continue reading
Leaving Money for Pets in a Will
Although it may seem bizarre, some devoted owners do leave money for their pets in their Will. Th Will writing team at Wosskow Brown’s Gleadless Office has dealt with such cases before. Karl Lagerfeld Following the sad death of fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, news has emerged that he decided to include his cat in his Will.…Continue reading