We first opened the Backhouse Solicitors doors on 5th January 2005, so this month we celebrate 18 years in business - what a journey it has been! Minal Backhouse started Backhouse Solicitors from a single desk in a spare bedroom at home while pregnant with [...]
When someone dies, their legal and financial affairs are finalised through the process of Probate and Estate Administration. The amount of work involved depends on what they owned and what they owed when they died. Obtaining a Grant of Probate is the process of getting [...]
In September 2022 the Chancellor announced cuts to Stamp Duty (SDLT) rates in a bid to encourage growth within the housing market. The reductions were aimed at helping first-time buyers and single property homeowners looking to move, by making purchases more affordable. When did [...]
The tragic case of Archie Battersbee has brought into focus the legal position regarding the rights of individuals in relation to end of life decisions. As well as the unimaginable tragedy of losing a child, his parents had the anguish of not being able to [...]
The Will market is full of adverts and offers to have a cheap Will drafted, or to buy a 'DIY Will'. It is important to understand the risks involved when trying to do it the 'cheap way', as it could result in problems or costly [...]
The Equity Release market continues to soar in 2022 and there is a growing demand for Equity Release products across the UK. Read on to find out more. What is an Equity Release Mortgage? An Equity Release Mortgage, also known [...]
On Thursday 21st July, all our staff got together to spend an afternoon of bonding, socializing, and team building as a firm. There has been little opportunity to get together as a company, so to be able to do this in the summer for the [...]
The overall process for selling commercial property is not too dissimilar to selling a residential house. However, with a commercial property transaction, there are a few extra documents and more detailed requirements necessary. If an agent is involved in the sale, they will be able [...]
None of us want to think about dying or losing mental capacity through illness or an accident. With life getting busier, planning for later life and making a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney are things we know we should do, but don’t always [...]
Every winter we update our advice to employers on coping with bad weather. However, with parts of the country experiencing the highest temperatures ever recorded and more heatwaves to come, what procedures and policies should you as an employer be putting in place for your [...]
