Planning An Extension To Your Property? You May Need A Build Over Agreement
Have you recently carried out an extension to your property or planning to? Did you check to see if you are required to enter into a Build Over Agreement with your local authority? In recent times, many more people are getting caught out because of a Build Over Agreement or the lack thereof when carrying
Read MoreVictory for Brexit! What Happens Next?
There is no doubt that the vote to leave the EU has caused so much uncertainty! It seems that even those in the Leave camp are none the wiser as to what happens next!!! We hope this summary offers our clients some information, at least as to the exit process. Withdrawal Process As with any
Read MoreWe Raised A Whopping £5,290 For Charity
We are so pleased to announce that we raised an amazing £5,290 for charity by taking part in the Will Aid scheme last November 2015. Our team here at Jackson Longe Solicitors wrote over 70 Wills during the month of November 2015, generously giving our time for free for the whole month. Will Aid, now in
Read MoreNamed as a Top Rated Solicitor in the UK!
We Are So Pleased That Our Miss Amaka Jackson was named as One of the Top Rated solicitors in the UK in the Sunday Times this weekend – 10th April 2016. Did you see it? https://vouchedfor.co.uk/…/Sunday-Times-Top-175-UK-solicito… We use this opportunity to thank our wonderful clients and associates for their kind reviews and support. Jackson Longe Solicitors
Read MoreProperty Tax Changes from April 2016!
Thinking about buying a second property? How the Tax changes will affect you as a Buy-To-Let Landlord Effective 1 April 2016, an additional charge of 3% rate on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will apply to new purchases of second homes and buy-to-let properties worth over £40,000.00 whether purchased in personal names or as a
Read MoreNavigating the Complex Nature of Modern Families and Finances
Your Will, Your Way or Maybe Not At All! The portrait of the modern family keeps evolving and it is now rather commonplace even here in the UK to see couples with one or more divorces and marriages between them. This brings about new complexities as regards managing finances and ultimately where and to whom
Read MoreSeasons Greetings (2015)
We would like to wish our wonderful clients and friends a truly Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2016! We are grateful to you all for support and patronage this year.
Read MoreA Talk: The Importance of Making A Will
When: Friday 16th October 2015 2pm to 4pm Where: Barnes Green Centre, The Green, Church Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9HE Come along to a talk given by our Amaka Jackson, Managing solicitor of Jackson Longe Solicitors in support of the work being done by RUILS and GoLocal, where you can find out information on how
Read MoreDoes your Will really protect your wishes? Illot v Mitson (2015)
No one can have avoided the recent publicity surrounding the case of Ilott -v- Mitson (2015). This case concerns the estate of the late Mrs Jackson (no relative of mine) who died about 10 years ago leaving a Will and an estranged daughter, Ms H, who was excluded from the Will entirely. The late Mrs
Read MoreLasting Powers of Attorney
Who Do You Want To Take Care of You? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document used for forward planning. It allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions for you as it concerns your property and financial affairs or health and welfare in the event that at some time
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