What is a mortgage offer and what does it include? It can be a confusing time when making an offer on a new home. Our Conveyancing Team give you a breakdown of the process when making an offer and what it will include. Mortgage In Principle In order to avoid disappointment or delay when making…
What is a Deputyship Order and why would I need one? – Our Private Client team explain what it is to be a deputy and when an order is needed. What is a Deputy Order? It is advised that people have a Lasting Power of Attorney (an LPA) in place and registered with the…
PHH Solicitors are Here to Help You if You Have Experienced Trauma Many of the customers who contact us at PHH Solicitors for advice have in some way, shape or form, experienced life-changing events. Our clients include people who have suffered Personal Injury by way of a trip, slip or fall, vulnerable pedestrians and…
No Fault Divorce Changes What is the difference between a Conditional Divorce Order and Decree Nisi? If you applied for a divorce prior to 6th April 2022, then you will be granted a Decree Nisi which is a provisional decree of divorce that is given by the court when the legal and procedural requirements…
EMPLOYMENT – UNFAIR DISMISSAL What does Unfair or Wrongful Dismissal mean? When an employer terminates the contract of employment of an employee, if that dismissal occurs in a way which is unlawful and without following a fair procedure, then this may give rise to a claim by the employee for unfair dismissal in an Employment…
Cancer Research UK has said that the UK Government needs to invest more into the NHS. Failings in diagnosing and treating Cancer is leaving tens of thousands of people across England without the help and treatment they need. In 2021 the Government had introduced a new Faster Diagnostic Standard (FDS). The aim was that you…
STAMP DUTY LAND TAX On Friday 23rd September 2022, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) The changes, which came into force with immediate effect, see the threshold at which stamp duty becomes payable rise from £125k to £250k, meaning stamp duty is not payable on the first £250k of a house purchase. In…
Inquests and Medical Negligence Claims Inquests are often very traumatic experiences for families to go through when they have just suffered a bereavement. This can particularly be the case when there are questions about the medical treatment someone received before they passed away, or suspicion that they may have lost their life due to…