On 1 June 2020, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations came into force. They obliged residential landlords to ensure that all electrical installations in their rental properties are inspected and tested at least every five years by a suitably qualified person. Until recently, the regulations only applied to tenancies created […]
Have you ever concluded a deal with a handshake? Perhaps you trusted that person and did not see the need to get a lawyer involved. This is admirable, but not creating a formal agreement describing the terms of the transaction could end up costing you a lot more in the future. Problems can arise if […]
Do you consider yourself to be a cautious person who considers all the possible outcomes of each situation or are you more inclined to trust to luck and hope that all will end well? When planning your holiday do you always ensure you have holiday insurance in place or do you think nothing will happen […]
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Do you own stocks and shares in one or more companies? Do you know where your Share Certificates are? With many of us currently spending more time at home, now is the perfect time to make sure your personal documents are in order. Most shareholdings are now held electronically (known as Corporate Nominee) but there […]
We are now well into the holiday season, and employees, after over a year of being grounded, may be excited at the thought of a holiday abroad. However, what does this mean for employers? The current restrictions The current restrictions are based on a traffic-light system of green, amber and red. From 19 July 2021, […]
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From Monday 19th July, the Government’s position on Covid restrictions has shifted away from regulation, towards urging caution. Given the increase in Covid cases, Fraser Dawbarns do not believe that we can, in good conscience, lift the coronavirus safety procedures that have allowed us to serve our clients with minimum disruption during the pandemic. For […]
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As lockdown restrictions are eased and life returns to normal, many people whose weddings were delayed by the pandemic are once again planning for their big day. Drawing up guest lists, finding a venue and deciding on a theme are a part of most people’s preparations, but not everyone thinks about making a Will. If […]
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When many people think of family law, they often imagine contentious divorce and court battles, but is this the reality for most people? While it makes for dramatic storylines on television and in books, in most cases issues are resolved through constructive negotiation. This is not to say that family matters are straight-forward, they rarely […]
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Government extends the moratorium on Coronavirus-related commercial rent forfeiture The government announced on 16 June 2021 that the ban on commercial evictions and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) has been further extended until 25 March 2022. This has been extended in order to continue to protect tenants from possible eviction and give them breathing space […]
Fraser Dawbarns are delighted to welcome Commercial Property Solicitor Michelle Atkins to the firm. Michelle will be working in the Commercial department, based in the Wisbech office. Michelle will be providing a range of Commercial Property services to clients, from assisting with sales and purchases, to helping landlords and tenants with leases of commercial premises. […]
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