Throughout the pandemic Bates Solicitors have continued to deliver HIGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES to our existing and new clients. Restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus have been eased by the Government. However Bates Solicitors Covid-19 health and safety policies remain in place to protect everyone including our elderly and vulnerable Clients and our Staff.
Relocating to London, Bates Solicitors can help you move
With Riverside developments along the Thames including Battersea and bright, vibrant and affordable apartments, it is becoming increasingly popular to move to London or invest in A pied-à-terre in the city.
Bates Solicitors NEW Odiham Office
We are delighted to announce that we have now moved to our new permanent office in Odiham. Our new address is Suite 2, First Floor, Fountains Mall, Odiham,
Covid creates surge in number of people bringing tribunal claims
The Covid pandemic has led to a surge in the number of employees bringing claims to the Employment Tribunal, according to research carried out by Citizens Advice. It says that if claims continue to increase
Covid 19 Update – If possible please use email to contact us
Whenever possible, please use email to contact us. We are classified as Key Workers and as such have been open for business throughout COVID-19. Following government guidance all visits to our offices must be by prior booked appointment only.
Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn
You can now Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Our Facebook page has lots of interesting and useful information to help to keep you up to date with legal matters
Conveyancer – Basingstoke Office
We have a vacancy for a Conveyancer 2 year PQE+ to work in our Basingstoke office in Cross Street. We are seeking a Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licenced Conveyancer to join our Team.
Court helps to settle family dispute over father’s will
The High Court has settled a dispute between two brothers and their sister over their father’s will. The claim concerned the estate of a Mr Evans who died in 2019. He was survived by his wife, who suffered from motor neurone disease.
Number of families caught by inheritance tax ‘lowest since 2009’
The number of families having to pay inheritance tax (IHT) has fallen for the first time since 2009, according to the latest figures. Inheritance tax is set at 40% and becomes payable once the tax-free threshold of £325,000 has been passed. There is no tax liability
Gift or loan – father in dispute with son over house purchase
The High Court has settled a dispute between a father and son over whether money was ‘loaned or gifted’ to buy a home. The father had been a successful builder and property developer who owned numerous residential properties. He and his son had been directors of a building company which owned a commercial property; the son also owned several other properties transferred to him by the father at an undervalue.