Ground Rent – what are the new rules?
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will come into force this year having received…
September 12, 2022 By Kate Westlake
Designated Protected Areas and Social Housing
If a site is in a Designated Protected Area (DPA) then this can have implications…
September 12, 2022 By Kate Westlake
Training Contract – Why I chose Stephens Scown
Deciding on the law firm that you want to train with can be an overwhelming…
September 9, 2022 By Stephens Scown
What is Commonhold Ownership?
In England and Wales, there are two ways of owning a property: as a Freehold,…
September 9, 2022 By Stephens Scown
The Reform of the Right to Buy for HAs and their tenants
The right for tenants to purchase their Local Authority (“LA”) homes at a discounted rate…
September 9, 2022 By Tim Walmsley
Who owns the farm?
SO who does own the farm? That would seem to be a straightforward question you…
September 7, 2022 By Guest Blogger
Good news for farmers diversifying into leisure activities
It is becoming more and more common for farmers to supplement their income through tourism…
September 7, 2022 By Chris Tofts
Get to know your legal advisor – Keith Wright
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
September 7, 2022 By Keith Wright
Delays in Divorce Court – is there a quicker alternative?
Many clients getting divorced find themselves in the court process to resolve financial matters. This…
September 6, 2022 By Thea Bennun
Pre-Nuptial Agreement – what if my wedding is delayed?
Weddings can be delayed for a variety of reasons. Where this happens, some couples may…
September 6, 2022 By Andrew Barton
Partnership Agreement – types of agreement and common areas of dispute
There are advantages and disadvantages of a written and unwritten partnership agreement, as well as…
September 2, 2022 By Richard Slater
Get to know your legal advisor – Sarah Atkinson
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
August 31, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson