The final stage in the homebuying process is the completion day. It is the day when money is fully transferred from buyer to seller, keys are exchanged, and moving begins. The date is decided beforehand by the buyer and the seller. In general, completion day is 1 to 4 weeks after the exchange of contracts. …
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When buying a property, getting a property survey done helps you ensure that you are making a good deal. Put simply, a property survey gives you a clear picture of the legal boundaries of your property and whether there are any defects that will require repairs. A property surveyor will Do legal research by checking …
The UK officially announced on 31 December 2020 that we will leave the EU and undergo a transitional period from the new year up until the 30 June 2021. Within this transitional period (also known as ‘grace period’) EU citizens have this time to apply for their pre-settled or settled status to remain in the …
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In England & Wales, people have testamentary freedom. So, your father can leave his money and assets to whoever he wishes. In your situation, however, you may have two concerns about the will. First, did your father have ‘testamentary capacity’ while making the new will? Second, was he unduly influenced by your sister? Let us …
On 1st Dec 2020, the Tier 2 Visa was replaced by the Skilled Worker Visa. The Skilled Worker route allows you to come and work at an eligible job in the UK with an employer approved by the Home Office. Although there are some similarities between the Tier 2 route and the Skilled Worker route, there are also …
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In a recent news release, HM Land Registry said that if an application to register is urgent, you can use the fast-track service and your request will be processed within 10 working days. The fast-track service comes as a relief to many buyers and sellers. Some of them need the transaction to be completed in …
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In the Spring Budget presented on 3rd March 2021, Rishi Sunak announced many reforms in the UK’s Immigration System. The reforms aim to rebuild the country’s economy which was adversely affected first by Brexit and then by COVID. It will attract highly skilled international talent, improve staff mobility as well as boost Start-ups and fast-growing businesses. …
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According to the Forced Marriage Act 2007, a forced marriage is one in which a person is forced into marriage by threats or other psychological means. It is very different from an arranged marriage. In an arranged marriage, two individuals are introduced to each other by family members or friends or through a marriage bureau …
The concept of ‘common law’ marriage does not exist in the law of the UK. Therefore, cohabitants do not have the same rights of property claim as married couples and civil partners do. If disputes arise between cohabitants about interests in the property, it is handled in accordance with the law of trusts. Basically, there …
The procedure for divorce and dissolution are mostly the same. So, for the sake of simplicity, we will use the word ‘divorce’ for both. To apply for a divorce, you must be married or be in a civil partnership for at least one year. If you were married in another country, you can apply for …
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