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Important deadline approaching for Landlords, are you compliant?

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From the 1st April 2021, Landlords of private rental accommodation will need to ensure they are compliant with The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. The Regulations came into force on the 1st June 2020 last year to further improve electrical safety for tenants. Up until now, the changes only

Important Decision for Serious Injury Claimants

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The recent Court of Appeal decision in Swift v Carpenter brings change to the way a claim for accommodation is calculated. Sometimes a person who has been injured in an accident needs to move to more suitable accommodation. This is often larger and more expensive than their existing home. The method of calculating how much this item

I’ve gone paperless; how do I prove my identity?

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Liam Mulholland, a Trainee Solicitor, considers the Government’s announced plans to move towards digital ID verification and why this could prove problematic for some… “The dream of a totally paperless office may still be a few years away yet, though when it comes to our personal lives it appears we are winning the race. With

Things to Consider Before a Separation

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Lockdown has been the final straw for many struggling relationships but our Family Specialist, Elanor Findlay, explains that there are some important considerations to make before you or your partner decide to go your separate ways… “It is September already! Lockdown restrictions have eased, the summer holidays are behind us and the school year has

A Warm Welcome Back to Elanor

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Bendles are thrilled to welcome a familiar face back into the fold and officially announce our expansion into South Cumbria with the appointment of Elanor Findlay, a highly experienced family solicitor who is based in Barrow. Elanor has practised across Cumbria for nearly 20 years and joins our well-established family law team to help develop

Budget Annoucement is a Welcome Break for Local Property Market

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak ended weeks of speculation by holding an emergency ‘Mini-Budget’ today on Wednesday 8th July. The budget’s focus was very much on job creation schemes and getting the economy going again as we slowly ease out of the coronavirus lockdown. The stamp duty holiday until 31st March 3021 was a welcomed announcement for