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Find out about the latest legal and property news, plus news about our firm by viewing our blog posts below.
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Will maximalist decor affect your house sale?
A property in Rhyl, Wales went viral for its Disney-themed interior and became the most-viewed property of 2024. The property, which had...
Sana Abubaker
Feb 282 min read
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Is it acceptable to swear at work?
TW: offensive language An employee who swore at a colleague has been awarded compensation after he was unfairly dismissed from his job....
Sana Abubaker
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Writing your will on a plane?! 😱
Journalist Janet Street-Porter said on panel show Would I Lie To You? that she ‘panic’ wrote her will after fearing she would die in a...
Sana Abubaker
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Solicitors potential targets for rioters
A list of solicitors firms and names of individuals have been shared as ‘targets’ on Whatsapp and other social media sites. Law firms...
Sana Abubaker
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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What are your rights as a tenant if you have mould?
A TikTok user has gone viral after sharing videos of her mould-infested flat. Bea Elton (@CleanWithBea) spent the last few months...
Sana Abubaker
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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Re-assessing the conveyancing process
A government inquiry has been launched to help improve England's house buying and selling process. The inquiry will examine the whole...
Sana Abubaker
Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Support for pregnant asylum seekers
The Home Office has announced increased payments for pregnant asylum seekers, as part of the Department of Health and Social Care’s...
Sana Abubaker
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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What to do if a loved one was ‘unduly influenced’ when making a will
Undue influence is when someone unfairly uses their power or authority to influence a legal or contractual decision. Sadly, these claims...
Sana Abubaker
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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Government to spend £180m on brownfield development
The plan aims to keep up with housebuilding targets and demand. A brownfield site refers to previously developed land, which is or was...
Sana Abubaker
Jan 5, 20241 min read
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Do eSports players need a visa?
eSports, also known as competitive gaming, has attracted a considerable amount of attention in the past 10 years. eSports competitions...
Sana Abubaker
Dec 13, 20231 min read
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Register your Power of Attorney for free
People looking to register their Power of Attorney (POA) can apply for a reduction or exemption from paying the usual £82 fee. Anyone...
Sana Abubaker
Dec 8, 20231 min read
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Islamic mortgages carry higher costs
Islamic mortgages can cost thousands more, with some requiring a minimum of a 15% deposit to be accepted. Base rates also stand at around...
Sana Abubaker
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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Targeted stamp duty cuts could help solve housing crisis
According to the National Association of Property Buyers, these cuts could help the property market if 'aimed at right buyers and...
Sana Abubaker
Nov 24, 20231 min read
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Potential for inheritance tax cut by Sunak
The move could result in the scrapping of the inheritance tax altogether. Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate, property, money and...
Sana Abubaker
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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What are the rules of intestacy?
If a person dies without leaving a valid will, their estate will be subject to the rules of intestacy. This means that their estate will...
Sana Abubaker
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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May the course be with you
On Tuesday 1st August, the staff at Kingswell Watts had our training day. The event was intended to raise awareness about good customer...
Sana Abubaker
Aug 9, 20231 min read
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How to spot Japanese knotweed on your property
Japanese knotweed is a type of weed that spreads rapidly and is very difficult to get rid of without professional help. It is not illegal...
Sana Abubaker
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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Can you handwrite your own will?
Two wills found in Aretha Franklin’s home have been ruled valid under Michigan law (US). Months after Franklin's death in 2018, a...
Sana Abubaker
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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New legislation gives security to children of EU citizens
The British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) Act 2023 confirms British citizenship to children of EU citizens exercising...
Sana Abubaker
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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Kingswell Watts sponsors donkey rides
Kingswell Watts was the proud sponsor of the “Real Donkeys” rides at the Crowlees CE(C) Junior and Infants School 50th birthday event....
Sana Abubaker
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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