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28th February 2025

The "Fix-It" Guide: Repairing and Maintenance Obligations for Leasehold Properties

Owning a leasehold can feel like a walking fine line between independence and shared responsibility. While you might have the freedom to decorate and live your life, when it comes to repair and maintenance, things can get a bit… complicated.

Read article by Paricce Davis

Do Grandparents Have a Legal Right to See Their Grandchildren?

A frequent question that often arises in family law is whether grandparents have an automatic right to have contact with their grandchildren. Unfortunately, grandparents do not.

Read article by Louise Dawson

27th February 2025

Buying Your First Home? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Conveyancing Process

You’ve found a property, made an offer, and it’s been accepted - now it’s time to appoint a solicitor or conveyancer to handle the legal side of your purchase. Trainee Solicitor Estella Fox explains why they a solicitor or conveyancer is needed.

Read article by Estella Fox

24th February 2025

Inheritance Tax Changes: A Challenge for Farmers and Family Businesses

From April 2026, changes to Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief may make passing down family farms and businesses much harder for future generations. Chartered Legal Executive Kate Deathridge explains the changes.

Read article by Kate Deathridge

14th February 2025

The Road to Qualification: My Training Journey at Thomas Flavell & Sons

Zara is a trainee solicitor at TFS having started her training contract in December 2023. She is due to qualify as a solicitor in the Private Client team in June 2025. Her route to qualification as a solicitor has followed the ‘traditional’ path.

Read article by Zara Taylor

11th February 2025

Thomas Flavell & Sons - Proud Sponsors of Leamington Spa Half Marathon!

Leamington Spa Half Marathon returns for the 8th year! The event, which has sold out for the past 7 years, is organised by Raceways, a successful CIC has hosted events involving thousands of adults and children over the years.

Read article by Lucy Worrall

10th February 2025

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