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12th September 2025

From Charm to Challenge: Conveyancing for Listed Properties

Listed buildings come in all shapes and sizes in the United Kingdom. From the brutalist architecture of Battersea Power Station to the regency of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, CILEX Advanced Paralegal Mark Hardy looks at the challenges.

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Living Together Without Tying the Knot - The Hidden Risks for Cohabitees

Living with someone as a cohabitee is increasingly common. In 2005 around 4 million people were cohabiting in the UK and cohabiting couples made up roughly 12–14% of families. Noel McNicholas' looks at the Inheritance Act 1975 implications.

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8th September 2025

Stamp Duty: Don't Risk Getting it Wrong - Even Politicians Do!

With recent headlines highlighting Angela Rayner’s underpayment of Stamp Duty, many property owners or potential property owners are wondering: “Could this happen to me?”. Associate Solicitor Charlotte Moore discusses how TFS can help.

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5th September 2025

Who Would You Trust With Your Future? Why LPAs Matter More Than You Think

When we think about planning for the future, we often consider wills, savings, or pensions… but not always what would happen if we lost mental capacity. Private Client Solicitor Zara Taylor explains the importance of having Last Power of Attorneys.

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21st August 2025

Gifting Assets to Avoid Care Home Fees? Why the "7-Year Rule" Doesn't Work

Senior Associate Solicitor Philip Baldwin from our Private Client team tackles a common misconception around care home fee planning and explains why the “7-year rule” might not protect your assets the way you think.

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19th August 2025

My Unforgettable Work Experience at Thomas Flavell & Sons

Over the past week, I have had the incredible opportunity to complete work experience at Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors at their Hinckley office in the private client team, and what a journey it has been.

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13th August 2025

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