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More people than ever are using the Help to Buy Scheme
September 22, 2015
Christine Hadfield, Conveyancing Executive in Astle Paterson’s Conveyancing Department discusses the recent news that use of the Help to Buy scheme is at an all time high. Chris said “More and more people are taking advantage of the Government’s Help ...
Read MoreI have found out my partner uses Ashley Madison – can I obtain a divorce?
September 15, 2015
Rayhana Kausar, Graduate Chartered Legal Executive in Astle Paterson’s Family Department, discusses the potential to obtain a divorce if you find out that your spouse is using Ashley Madison. Rayhana said, “The online dating service, Ashley Madison, which is marketed ...
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Your Invitation to Astle Paterson’s Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 25th September 2015
September 8, 2015
At Astle Paterson we are pleased to announce that after the success of last year (where we were raised a total of £250) we are having another Macmillan Coffee Morning, on Friday 25th September 2015 at our offices at Clay ...
Read MoreRestrictions on the right of a Landlord to serve a valid Section 21 Notice
September 7, 2015 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Dispute Resolution department discusses further changes that are set to come into force that will restrict a Landlord’s right to serve a Section 21 Notice on their Tenant. Liam said “As set out ...
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The Riverside Run: Another Great Success
September 1, 2015
After an enjoyable time acting as marshals at last year’s Riverside Run, members of Astle Paterson’s staff were pleased to volunteer to assist the competitors again at this year’s Run in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The Riverside Run 2015 began at ...
Read MoreServing notices and issuing proceedings against absent Tenants
September 1, 2015 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Dispute Resolution department discusses a recent High Court decision which stated a Landlord can properly seek possession of a property from a Tenant even if the notices and Court papers are served at ...
Read MoreHigh Leylandii hedges – the solution?
August 31, 2015 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Solicitor and Director in Astle Paterson’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution department discusses the remedies open to a homeowner when their enjoyment of their property is blighted by a neighbours high Leylandii or other hedge. Liam said “High neighbouring ...
Read MoreEviction of failed asylum seekers
August 13, 2015 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Dispute Resolution department discusses the new Immigration Bill under which Landlords will now be expected to evict Tenants when asylum requests fail. Liam said “Further to the obligation under the Immigration Act 2014 ...
Read MoreDishonesty during divorce proceedings: Husbands and wives beware
July 29, 2015
Rayhana Kausar, Graduate Chartered Legal Executive in Astle Paterson’s Family Department, discusses the recent cases heard before the Supreme Court regarding the potential effects of former husbands and wives being dishonest within divorce proceedings. Rayhana said “Two ex-wives who say ...
Read MoreThe need to deal with financial matters when you are divorcing
July 14, 2015 | Written by: Martin Astle
Martin Astle, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Family Department discusses the reasons to conclude the financial matters when you are in the process of getting divorced. Martin said “As set out in a recent article by The Law Society ...
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