The government’s housing agency, Homes England, has acquired 19 sites across the country that will be used to build 5,000 new homes.
Widow in husband’s unlawful killing case wins right to inherit
A woman who caused her husband’s death through careless driving has won the right to inherit his estate.
1 in 4 pregnant women ‘facing discrimination at work’ during Covid
One in four pregnant women have faced discrimination at work during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a survey carried out by the TUC.
Homes England provides new guide to Help to Buy scheme
Homes England has issued a new updated guide to the Help to Buy equity loan scheme, which has helped thousands of people get on to the property ladder. These are some of the main points covered…
Company director’s dismissal ‘was due to marital discrimination’
A director who was dismissed from her job while divorcing her husband, a director at the same company, was a victim of marital discrimination. That was the decision of the Employment Tribunal in an unusual case
Social Distancing guidance as Housing market restarts
The housing market has restarted allowing people to buy and sell homes if they follow social distancing rules. When lockdown restrictions were implemented in March, more than 450,000 people had to put their plans to move home on hold.
Coronavirus and Contact Arrangements for Children of Separated Parents
Family Law Solicitor Michele Noy clarifies the shared custody position during Covid-19. Despite some initial confusion the Government has made clear that children of parents who are separated can move between households during the coronavirus restrictions. However, parents should be mindful of their own particular circumstances
Covid-19 outbreak – Advice for home Help to Buy customers
Homes England has issued advice for Help to Buy: Equity Loan customers on how they can proceed with purchasing a home during the Covid-19 outbreak. It says that many people are worried because the situation seems so uncertain. In response, it has published a document containing the answers to some frequently asked questions. These are some of the main issues covered:
COVID-19 – Wills and Probate Specialists classified as Key Workers
Wills and Probate specialist lawyers have been classified as Key Workers by the Ministry of Justice
10 Key reasons for making or updating your Will in 2020
Making a Will is an important step to exercising control over your assets when you die. However, as time passes circumstances for you, your family or your beneficiaries may change. Importantly, some of these life events may, in fact, invalidate your current Will whereas others may have unforeseeable impacts on the consequences of it.