If you’re struggling to meet your mortgage repayments, the government could be able to help. You could be able to sign up for the Mortgage Rescue scheme, Support for Mortgage Interest, or other government benefits that might boost your income. What’s in this guide Contact your lender first Get free advice The Housing Loss Prevention […]
The below guidance is applicable in England only. NOTE: Due to substantial changes to Welsh landlord and tenant law introduced on 1st December 2022 by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, this guidance is only applicable to rental properties in England. Guidance for rental properties in Wales is being produced but in the interim, please […]
A County Court Judgment (CCJ) is a type of court order in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that might be registered against you if you fail to repay money you owe. Find out more about what to do if you receive a County Court claim form. A CCJ is sometimes referred to as […]
If you’re starting to miss some of your bill payments, you might be feeling overwhelmed. Find out how to prioritise and work out which debts to pay off first and get the help you need if you’re struggling with your payments. What’s in this guide Why it’s important to pay off debts in the right order […]
Disputes with neighbours are tricky because you cannot escape the conflict when they are living close by or perhaps even next door to you. In this factsheet we look at common causes of disputes between neighbours, including boundaries, access to neighbouring land, nuisance neighbours and what the law says about these issues. 1. Boundaries Neighbours […]
The below guidance is applicable in England only. Types of tenancy There has been a significant increase in the requirement for private rented property over the last few years and therefore an increase in the number of private tenants and landlords. It is important to know and understand your rights and obligations whether acting for […]
The below guidance is applicable in England only. NOTE: Due to substantial changes to Welsh landlord and tenant law introduced on 1st December 2022 by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, this guidance is only applicable to rental properties in England. Guidance for rental properties in Wales is being produced but in the interim, please […]
Making a Will can prevent a lot of arguments and uncertainty between friends and relatives and, more importantly, set out your wishes. There are some common myths around making a Will which we hear frequently from callers to our advice line. We look those myths and the legal issues involved in this factsheet. Common myths […]
When there’s a death someone has to deal with the deceased’s estate – their money, property, other assets and other personal items. The person or persons who do this will need authority through a legal document called a Grant of Representation from the Probate Registry. This is often referred to as ‘getting probate’. With a […]
We talk to a large number of callers each year who may be worried about a friend or relative being able to manage their financial affairs or their health and welfare. This can be for a number of reasons, such as their mental or physical needs, or because a certain transaction needs to take place […]