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Squatting; a criminal offence

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Squatting in homes and all other residential buildings is a criminal offence from 1st September 2012.  Under section 144 of The Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 a person commits an offence if:- a) the Person is in a residential…

Hadaway & Hadaway secure top accolade from Law Society - again

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We are pleased to announce that we have once again secured the Law Society's law management quality mark, Lexcel. Lexcel is developed specifically for the legal profession. It is an optional, recognised accreditation scheme for law firms…

Inheritance Tax Changes

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In the Budget on 23rd March 2011 the Chancellor George Osborne indicated that changes would be made to Inheritance Tax law from April of next year to encourage people to use their Wills to make charitable donations. The announcement was…

Housing advice – how to get free legal help in court

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If you are facing repossession or eviction, make sure you attend your court hearing to increase your chances of keeping your home. Free legal representation is available in court on the day. Get free legal advice on the day of your court…

Docking the Tail of a Dog

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This subject is governed by the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Docking involves the removal of a puppy’s tail. The procedure is carried out without anaesthetic. Historically, the tails of certain breeds of dog have been docked in accordance with…