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Tips for First Time Buyers

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If you are looking to purchase a property, you may find the below tips for first time buyers a useful starting point. For most people, buying a house is the...

Lifetime Gifts

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Lifetime gifts could be the perfect way to spread the love this Valentine's Day. There are several advantages to making lifetimes gifts. However, there are also various rules, exemptions, and tax implications you should be aware of when making lifetime gifts. So, if you are Clueless about lifetime gifts but think it’s About Time you made some, you may find this romcom-themed article helpful!
A summary of the latest changes to employment law expected in 2024, by Employment Partner Michael Scutt. If the last year was relatively quiet for employment lawyers, this year is...

Christmas 2023: Crackers About Law

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We wish all our clients, contacts and members of the community a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. The festive season at Crane & Staples is...

Reported Case: EY (Fact-Finding Hearing)

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Sian Churchill of Crane & Staples and Amy Stout of Counsel (3DJB) represented the Father in an appeal made by the Local Authority to the Court of Appeal. The appeal...
In this Halloween-themed article, Eloise Bishop explains why using a professional Conveyancing Solicitor will help you avoid any freaky frights in your property transaction! While to some, conveyancing may seem...
In this article, Commercial Property Secretary Sheryl Hartigan outlines the proposals in the new Renters (Reform) Bill 2023 and explains how this will change the current situation for landlords and...
As Pride Month 2023 comes to an end, we have been researching key events and legislation that have affected the progress of LGBTQIA+ rights in England and Wales. In this...

Declaration of Parentage

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In English law, a Declaration of Parentage states that someone is the legal or biological parent of another person. In this article, Trainee Solicitor Megan Latschrauner explains what a declaration...
Manish Patel and David Hughes have recently completed on a complex commercial matter involving selling a care home business. This case summary is shared with the kind permission of all...
Care Lawyer Sian Churchill explains what secure accommodation is and gives her opinion on the current situation in the UK. This article was written in light of the recent Judgment:...

Capital Gains Tax from April 2023

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For the upcoming tax year of 2023 to 2024, the UK government has announced reductions to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) annual exemption. The update will have tax consequences for...

Commercial Property Refinancing

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This article will answer some commonly asked questions about commercial property refinancing. We will also summarise a complex matter that was recently completed by one of our commercial property solicitors,...

Crane & Staples Solicitors: 2022 Wrapped

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It has been a busy year at Crane & Staples Solicitors and we are reflecting on all the exciting things that we have been part of in 2022. 

Do I need a Solicitor to make a Will?

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It is possible to write your own Will without the assistance of a Solicitor and some do opt for this option to save on legal costs. However, this is not...
Employment lawyers in the UK are often asked if employees can secretly record disciplinary meetings with their employers. It is very easy for someone to secretly record a meeting using...

Trust Registration Service FAQs

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From 1st September 2022, it is mandatory for all eligible trusts in the UK to be registered with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service. Please contact Mischa McKevitt by telephone on 01707...
Crane & Staples advise long-term client, Davidson-Roberts Limited, on property matters regarding selling a nursery business to Family First Nursery Group. Please call us on 01707 329333 or email law@crane-staples.co.uk...
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