Contact Us
Exeter 01392 207020
Exeter 01392 207020
Newton Abbot 01626 207020
Teignmouth 01626 772376
Tozers

Complete the form below to ask us a question or make an enquiry. We’ll get back to you via phone or email as soon as possible.

How social housing can help homelessness
Insights

How social housing can help homelessness

Posted on 29th June 2020 in Affordable Housing, Coronavirus Pandemic

On 24 June 2020 the government announced £105m of funding for interim housing for rough sleepers. This is for those who are currently accommodated in hotels as part of the aim to take rough sleepers off the streets during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Stephen Burtchaell

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
Top tips for protecting against litigation fraud
Insights

Top tips for protecting against litigation fraud

Posted on 24th June 2020 in Parks, Property Litigation

Fraudsters and other con artists employ ever more intelligent tricks to get their hands on money, by threatening legal action for alleged non-payment of invoices or illegal use of copyrighted materials.
Leah Skelley

Posted by

Leah Skelley

Solicitor
How can social housing play a part in climate action?
Insights

How can social housing play a part in climate action?

Posted on 19th June 2020 in Affordable Housing

Upgrades to social housing can play a larger part than initially thought in the countries efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions.
Stephen Burtchaell

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
What will happen to my business after I die?
Insights

What will happen to my business after I die?

Posted on 20th May 2020 in Later Life Planning

If you run your company by yourself, perhaps as a sole director and shareholder, your hard work in building up your business will have cost you many hours of time and sleepless nights. But have you set up your company in such a way to allow it to keep trading after your death?
Rachael Morley

Posted by

Rachael Morley

Partner & Solicitor
Why you should think about putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney for health and care decisions
Insights

Why you should think about putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney for health and care decisions

Posted on 14th May 2020 in Later Life Planning

The experience of caring for and seeing a parent or other loved one suffer for a prolonged period in the final stages of life, even when the grief has passed, causes many individuals to want their journey to be managed differently.
What are the Health Protection Regulations 2020?
Insights

What are the Health Protection Regulations 2020?

Posted on 13th May 2020 in Affordable Housing, Coronavirus Pandemic

These regulations implement the change that have been announced over the past few days (but with greater clarity). The regulations are a fairly easy read so if you want to know what can and can’t be done under “lock down”, the regulations should be your first source rather than Kevin or Karen off of Facebook.
Stephen Burtchaell

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and how can I put one in place?
Insights

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and how can I put one in place?

Posted on 12th May 2020 in Later Life Planning

Death, mental incapacity and old age are topics which can make people feel uncomfortable. It is important to remember, though, that preparations made whilst you are well enough to make decisions for yourself can make life far easier for you, and your family, later in life.
How much is the statutory bereavement award and who can claim it?
Insights

How much is the statutory bereavement award and who can claim it?

Posted on 06th May 2020 in Medical Negligence

Poor medical care can sadly not only result in injury, but also the death of a patient. For those matters the statutory bereavement award, a set figure of compensation paid to the deceased’s family, has been increased.
Endurance Arthur

Posted by

Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor
What is a landlord’s consent for lessee’s covenants
Insights

What is a landlord’s consent for lessee’s covenants

Posted on 06th May 2020 in Affordable Housing

The issue in this case was one touching on the enforceability of covenants of the type seen in many typical leases of flats where the leases contain similar covenants and the landlord covenants to enforce those covenants at the request of another lessee.
Stephen Burtchaell

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
What is the Land Compensation Act?
Insights

What is the Land Compensation Act?

Posted on 04th May 2020 in Affordable Housing

At the heart of the UKs housing problem is a six decade old piece of planning legislation, the Land Compensation Act 1961.
Stephen Burtchaell

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
What happens if a buyer or seller drops out after exchanging contracts?
Insights

What happens if a buyer or seller drops out after exchanging contracts?

Posted on 01st May 2020 in Residential Property, Coronavirus Pandemic

Residential property contracts are governed by the Law Society’s standard conditions of sale, so pulling out is a breach of contract and attracts financial penalties.
Nick Conner

Posted by

Nick Conner

Partner and Solicitor
Could modular homes be the solution to the housing crisis?
Insights

Could modular homes be the solution to the housing crisis?

Posted on 20th April 2020 in Affordable Housing

With the housing crisis growing across the country industry experts are divided about which solutions are best suited to meet the demand. One potential solution is the implementation of modular housing.
Catriona Yates

Posted by

Catriona Yates

Senior Associate & Solicitor