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October 17, 2019   |   Written by: Alex Bristow

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) ultimately must be registered in order for it to be valid and for the chosen Attorneys to be able to use it. A Property and Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney can be used straight ...

October 14, 2019

Making a Will enables you to decide who you want to inherit your financial assets when you die. It allows you to help look after the people that you really want to ensure are provided for upon your death. If ...

September 25, 2019   |   Written by: Sally Wileman

Astle Paterson are extremely happy to announce our participation in the upcoming Burton Swans project, sponsoring one of 25 colourful swans that will be positioned throughout Burton upon Trent’s streets for ten weeks, from 8th August 2020! Each swan will ...

September 20, 2019   |   Written by:

When choosing a Solicitor to act for you to buy or sell your house, it is important to be fully aware of the conveyancing costs associated from the start of the process – so there are no surprises at the ...

September 17, 2019   |   Written by: Saima Razaq

Before you commit to buying a leasehold property, you want to make sure you’re putting your money in the right place. That’s why we’ve detailed five key factors for you to take into account when making your decision. What is ...

September 13, 2019   |   Written by: Saima Razaq

We are often asked by clients whether it is necessary to undertake conveyancing searches when they purchase a property and frequently asks what are searches on a property. For clients purchasing with the assistance of a mortgage, searches are compulsory ...

September 10, 2019

What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? In England and Northern Ireland, you are liable to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (otherwise known as Stamp Duty or SDLT) when you purchase a property or a piece of land over a certain ...

September 9, 2019   |   Written by: Sally Wileman

It’s that time of year again… Bake Off is back on our screens and the mornings are starting to get darker, so what better way to kick-off your Friday than enjoying a warm coffee and a slice of homemade cake ...

September 5, 2019   |   Written by:

A surname can be of immense personal significance to parents and children alike. It is part of one’s identity, and a link to paternal or maternal heritage. With that in mind, when considering the question, “can I change my child’s ...

September 2, 2019   |   Written by: Saima Razaq

There are plenty of reasons why you should buy a New Build home. One of the best (aside from that new carpet smell and all that fresh paint) is that you don’t have to worry about a long chain being ...