The UK Chancellor has this week introduced a landmark ‘Stamp Duty Land Tax Holiday’ on house purchases up to £500,000 in England and Northern Ireland until 31st March 2021. The new rules aim to help buyers who may have struggled...
Have you ever wondered what could happen to your pet if your relationship were to break down? Are you unsure where he/she might live? I frequently get asked about pets and divorce and therefore wanted to write an article to address some of the concerns...
Article by Rianne Wilcockson. With our minds focussed on the coronavirus, many people are unaware that a key change to the way we give consent to organ donation has taken place. The Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019 came into...
Article by Rianne Wilcockson. The current times we find ourselves in are certainly strange. I had the unusual situation of starting at Ellis-Fermor & Negus with the lockdown still in place. However, with a 30% increase in people making Wills...
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is often viewed as essential in respect of property and financial affairs. However, do we think about decisions on our health and welfare? Last month, my son was injured in a cycling accident. The importance...
The Conveyancing system is full of legal jargon (even the word Conveyancing doesn’t come up often in day-to-day life for most of us). We wanted to write a series of blogs to help our clients understand some of the key...
When considering who to appoint for legal advice, have you ever been tempted by leaflets or an invitation to a seminar with the promise of ‘Keeping Your Wealth in the Family’. Are you keen to read on if an advert...
With rising house prices, Ellis-Fermor & Negus have been helping many individuals invest in properties as buy-to-let landlords. The Derbyshire region, with its award-winning towns and spectacular surroundings, is attracting many who want to make their home here. Giles Tyas...
Welcome to the team, Kim Kirk We are pleased to officially welcome Kim Kirk to Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors. Kim joins the Wills and Probate team based at our Belper office to offer advice on wills and estate planning for...
There is increased uncertainty surrounding HS2 with the prospect that Theresa May could be replaced by a prime minister opposed to the scheme. How best to respond to this will vary depending on how close your house is to the...