Business, Family & Probate Law News

16/09/2020

How to extend your property lease?

There is legislation called The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, many leaseholders now have the right to extend the lease on their property by another 90 years.

11/08/2020

Protecting your finances during divorce

Going through a divorce is seldom a pain-free experience, even if your parting on friendly terms. But, how do you protect your finances during a divorce?

23/07/2020

Is it cheaper to rent or buy your home?

For many people, this is a question that they’d like to be able to ask. However, with property prices well out of the reach of some, especially in more popular areas, the question is academic for them

14/07/2020

The New Stamp Duty Rules Explained

There’s no doubt that the government is fully aware of the huge efforts that are going to be needed to bring the economy back to life following the serious setbacks caused Covid-19 pandemic.

09/06/2020

What a conveyancing solicitor can do for you

When the time comes to buy or sell a property and an offer’s been accepted one of the first questions the agent is likely to ask is who will be handling the conveyancing.

22/04/2020

Why every business needs a continuity plan

If recent events have shown us anything, it is important to be prepared for the unexpected. After all, who could have predicted at the start of 2020 that by March the country would be in lockdown?

20/12/2019

Whats the difference between leasehold and freehold property?

This is a question often asked by those who are new to buying property, about the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of ownership. In this guide, we’ll try to answer some of those questions.

10/12/2019

Why is it a good idea to have a solicitor's firm on your side?

There are a number of reasons for this and once we’ve explained them, we hope that you’ll see exactly why having a solicitor like Eatons on your side is going to be a good idea.

20/11/2019

Why a business needs to have a good solicitor?

Anyone who has experience of running their own business knows what a challenging experience it can be, and hopefully a rewarding one to

20/11/2019

Jennifer Bateman joins our commercial property team

We are continuing to expand in the town with the appointment of the senior solicitor, Jennifer Bateman in our Ilkley office.

18/10/2019

What are mirror wills and are they a good idea?

There are a number of different kinds of will that you can make to ensure that your wishes will be carried out after you die. Whichever kind you do choose, it’s important that you do have one in place

16/09/2019

When did you last update your will?

This is a question that we often ask clients – and in some cases, it emerges that they do not currently have a will at all.

30/08/2019

What happens to a will after a divorce?

Often, the legal complexities of the divorce itself can mean you overlook other important considerations like your will. But it’s vital that you think about this too.

25/07/2019

We Are Opening Our Doors To Celebrate Yorkshire Day

“As part of our Yorkshire Day celebrations, we’ll be providing Yorkshire-themed refreshments, including white rose cupcakes and – of course, a brew!”

22/07/2019

Should you Involve Mediation during a Divorce?

Mediation is a way to sort out issues that arise during separation, a mediator will be present during meetings to ensure all conversations are constructive and each person is allowed to have their say

21/06/2019

Potential Pitfalls when Buying a House

Buying a house, for most, is the biggest investment we will ever make in our life. So, to help make that investment a little easier, we have compiled a list of the most common pitfalls you might face

31/05/2019

Partner Running Half-Marathon to Raise Awareness for Mental Health

Eatons Solicitors Partner Steven is running half-marathon of behalf of TOOTS - supporting sports individuals with mental health issues.

10/05/2019

Dealing with Finances and Properties After a Marriage Breakdown

Going through a divorce is often difficult enough, but dealing with finances as well can often make a difficult situation even harder.

17/04/2019

Accreditations and Team Growth for Conveyancing Team

A conveyancing expert with more than 25 years of experience has joined Eatons Solicitors who are celebrating a renewed Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation.

05/04/2019

Long Serving Staff Celebrate at Ilkley Office

Eatons Solicitors are celebrating three long-standing members of the team, who have contributed a combined service of 94 years!

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