Entries by Alex Robertson

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Property sellers please take note – changes to property information forms are coming this summer

As from 25th June 2024 an updated version of the TA6 Property Information Form and TA7 Leasehold Information Form will be required when selling a property.  These forms are designed to provide a prospective buyer with comprehensive information about the property. These forms have been, in part, updated to include the information the National Trading […]

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Are you considering making changes to your home? … read on for what you need to contemplate to avoid difficulties at a later date.

An effective way to increase the value of your property could be to change the current layout internally or externally or add additional space.  You may be considering adding an extension, conservatory or converting the garage or attic to provide more living space or using space to work from home. The legal title to the […]

FISHING NEWS ARTICLE: Emergency byelaws: What powers do IFCAs have?

Following the news that a Cornwall IFCA emergency byelaw to exclude over-12m vivier vessels from the district has been withdrawn, solicitor and qualified fisher Jo Pummery offers an insight into the legal background It is well known that the 10 IFCAs have authority to make byelaws for the purpose of managing the exploitation of sea […]

“No Fault” Divorce

It is often said in the press that divorce enquiries spike after the festive season, with January being referred to as “divorce month”.  However, this year family lawyers believe that this may fall in April.  The long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which introduces “no fault” divorce, is due to become law on 6 […]

FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT Financial Administrative Penalties

Marine lawyer, Alistair Tawse, answers some questions about the financial penalties which can be issued by fishery authorities: The MMO and the IFCAs essentially share a similar enforcement strategy, which is based around a Financial Administrative Penalty (‘FAP’) system. This article answers some questions about that system and gives a brief overview of how it […]