In these economically difficult times, a significant problem is likely to be that clients, customers or suppliers will be reviewing the terms and conditions of their contracts and agreements, and attempting to interpret the conditions to their own advantage....

Living 'above the shop' is quite common in the small business sector. Where the premises are rented, the lease often covers both the business and residential parts of the property. However, the basis for repossession is different for commercial and...

Many people choose to move in with a partner rather than get married. Where does this leave their finances and assets? Hannah Dominey , an experienced Matrimonial Solicitor at Frettens Solicitors, explains, “Cohabitation is where a couple make a life...

Building maintenance is a continuing source of friction between commercial landlords and tenants. Frettens Solicitors act for many commercial landlords and tenants on litigious and contractual issues and they find that arguments frequently arise over...

Employers are bracing themselves for a surge in redundancies in the next year in order to cope with the expected onset of recession, according to a new survey carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and KPMG. The...

We advise many clients on releasing equity from their assets , an increasingly popular financial planning tool for an active retirement. Increasing numbers of people are blessed with good health but restricted by the effects of the poor performance of...

Frettens Solicitors’ specialist Employment Team held their annual seminar on 1st October covering the highly topical subject of ‘Managing Change’. Over 85 of the area’s employers attended the event, where employment law experts...

Planning for the future is very important. It is estimated that over 70% of the UK population does not have a current Will that accurately reflects their financial circumstances and the personal choices at the time of their death. Making a Will creates...

Employees sometimes make complaints and specifically request that their employer deals with the matter informally. However, employers should be aware that they are required to follow the statutory grievance procedure once a complaint has been put in writing...

Buyers of homes worth up to £175,000 will not have to pay stamp duty, Alistair Darling has announced, as he promised the country would "get through" the economic downturn. In a surprise move to attempt to revive the housing market,...