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Can I Sue Sellers If They Didn’t Tell Me About Property Defects?

During conveyancing transactions sellers are asked all sorts of questions about the property. These include queries ranging from boundary issues, septic tanks and planning matters to disputes with neighbours and flood risks. As part of the process, the buyer asks the seller to complete Form TA6, a lengthy document containing a wide range of questions … Read more

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Can A Will Be Changed After Death?

Generally speaking, you are allowed to leave your assets to whoever you like in your will. There are however exceptions to this principle of what’s known as ‘testamentary freedom’. For example, certain people can make a claim against your estate if they think they have not received reasonable financial provision – irrespective of the terms … Read more

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How Do I Sell a House with a Septic Tank in Wales?

When you sell your house, you are under a legal obligation to disclose certain information to the buyer. Today, the old principle of caveat emptor or ‘buyer beware’ only reflects the legal situation to a limited extent. In Wales the seller’s responsibility to disclose information covers a wide variety of matters. Property boundaries, disputes with … Read more

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Joint Property Ownership: What You Need To Know

When property is held jointly a range of factors come into play. ‘Property’ might include a house, money in the bank or another asset. In this article we focus on what joint ownership means when buying or selling a house. Market conditions, location, survey results and local considerations such as planning and flood risks all … Read more

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Will my family court case be private?

The family courts have historically operated with strict privacy and reporting protocols. And given the sensitivity of the issues that come before family judges in Wales that’s hardly a surprise. But there was always a debate about whether these restrictions on reporting had gone too far. Yes, the confidentiality of children and family members involved … Read more

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Can my ex take my child abroad without telling me?

When you separate or divorce, agreeing a practical plan for parenting your children is crucial. In our experience arrangements for children operate better when the parents agree things between themselves – without asking a judge to decide issues about: A good child arrangements scheme or parenting plan should also seek to nail down questions about … Read more

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