Let us start by saying instructing a local firm to act on your behalf when buying or selling your home is definitely not essential. In fact, at Ramsdens we assist clients in buying and selling property all over the country with the same level of service for both local and long distance clients. However, for some, the convenience and importance of being involved throughout makes instructing a local firm an easier choice. Here are our top five of the numerous benefits of using a local firm rather than an online or distance conveyancer.

How far reaching is the sexual exploitation of our young, vulnerable children across the UK? On the 19th October 2018, a Judge lifted the reporting restrictions on a Police investigation termed, Operation Tendersea following a legal challenge by media groups.

Ramsdens Solicitors are delighted to share the news that they are finalists in TheBusinessDesk.com inaugural Yorkshire Leadership Awards 2018 for the award’s Best Leadership Programme category.

As important as it is to consider preparing documents, such as Lasting Powers of Attorney, to ensure that your finances and health decisions are kept in order should you no longer be able to look after your own affairs, it is equally important to ensure that you have the right people in place to do so.

November 11, 2018, marks 100 years since the singing of the Armistice between the Allies and Germany, bringing an end to World War I and our team at Ramsden Street wanted to show their respect and created a sea of poppies on the front of the building.

Receiving payment for invoices on or before the agreed payment date is important to any business and its cash flow. Equally as important is ensuring invoices are paid on time. However, in certain instances, invoices are paid late, sometimes repeatedly or as a matter of course, this is often due to cash flow issues or when the monthly payroll date falls. When invoices are paid after the agreed payment date, often businesses overlook this provided payment is not unreasonably delayed.

A landmark ruling in the case of Darnley V Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has been made in the Supreme Court. The case involved Mr Darnley, who attended at A&E following a head injury. Mr Darnley was advised by the reception staff that the wait would be five hours and as a result decided to return home.

As a Commercial Tenant taking lease of a business premises, you may be asked upon signing, by your landlord, to 'contract out' of your security of tenure. In this blog our Commercial Property team will discuss the basics of what a security of tenure is and what it means for you.