The government has pledged to provide more affordable homes and to clamp down on leasehold abuses on newbuild properties. The measures were announced in the Queen’s Speech
Testimonials 2019 – read what our clients said….100% Satisfied with the service received
Testimonials 2019 These are some of our client’s comments taken from our ‘Client Satisfaction Questionnaires’ received following completion of their matters during 2019
Gardener unfairly dismissed despite drink-driving conviction
A gardener was unfairly dismissed after he was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, a tribunal has ruled.
Pram Race raises £1,200 for Naomi House & Jacksplace
The quintessentially bucolic Cricket Green was the centre stage for the annual Hartley Wintney Pram Race 2019. Bates Solicitors were delighted to once again sponsor this ever popular village event.
Shared ownership scheme to help people on to housing ladder
The government wants to introduce a package of measures to help people on lower incomes get on to the housing ladder. It’s reviewing a new national model for shared ownership to make it easier for people to buy more of their own home, including allowing
The Government’s proposed changes to probate fees have been scrapped in U-turn.
Described in the Law Society’s Gazette as an ‘Inherently unfair’ probate fee hike, the Law Society has welcomed the government’s U-turn on a probate fee hike
Taking medical and legal steps against the onset of dementia
With no cure for dementia diseases like Alzheimer’s likely to emerge soon, health organisations across the world are stressing the need for people to take preventive measures to protect themselves as they get older.
Help to Buy scheme to start allowing 35-year mortgages
Homeowners buying a property under Help to Buy are now allowed to take out 35-year mortgages. The government has moved to close what it describes as a loophole, which has seen purchasers using the scheme facing difficulties and uncertainty if they wanted to take out a mortgage with a term of more than 25 years
Hartley Wintney Pram Race and Charity Fancy Dress Parade
The quintessentially bucolic Cricket Green is once again the centre stage for the annual Hartley Wintney Pram Race 2019. Bates Solicitors are delighted to once again sponsor this popular village event.
Extended rights for pregnant employees and new parents
Pregnant women and new parents are set to receive extended legal protection against being made redundant after they return to work. The move is part of the government’s ‘Good Work Plan’