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Legal Resources and News

Read jargon-free articles and guidance pieces written in-house by our solicitors and keep up to date with what's happening at Neves.

If you are considering selling your business, it is vital that you start planning early. Spending time getting the business ready can enhance its value and ensure the sales process goes as smoothly as possible.

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Actor, Jason Momoa and his wife Lisa Bonet have announced that they are divorcing and ‘freeing each other’ after nearly 16 years together. Jason wrote on Instagram "The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lives. We free each other - to be who we are learning to become...”

It’s the New Year! For family lawyers everywhere, the typical cliché rings true that this is the busiest time of year, as couples inevitably re-evaluate their relationships over the festive break and, in some cases, take the decision to separate. There are so many things to consider when you take the first step of announcing your decision and undoubtedly if you are reading this article you will be feeling a little daunted about what needs to happen next.

Property title fraud is where a criminal steals a property owner’s identity. The criminal can then apply for loans using the true owner’s property as collateral or they could attempt to sell or mortgage the property by pretending to be them. 

If the fraud isn't discovered promptly, the true property owner might find their property has been transferred or sold without their knowledge.  Property that is empty, rented out or mortgage-free is more at risk.

 

Charlene Shillingford is a Senior Associate at Neves Solicitors and believes that a successful conveyancing transaction requires building a good rapport with clients to help walk them through all of the complexities of searches.

 

Here she explains the importance of environmental searches.

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