Whilst not a secret, it’s something that many estate agents and legal firms prefer not to discuss and an issue they would happily avoid, but we feel the subject of paid referrals is something we need to be crystal clear about. Since establishing in 1819, Milne Moser Solicitors has grown both in size and standing…
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The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill is currently before the House of Lords, having had the second reading on 5 February 2020. The next stage is a line by line examination of the Bill, which will happen in the House of Lords on 3 March; but what does all this mean if you are contemplating…
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As with all businesses in the UK, we are currently working to maintain business as usual, as the impact of Covid-19 continues to be felt across the country. We are endeavouring to maintain our usual high levels of client care, but to enable us to continue advising our clients, we have made some changes to…
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We are celebrating another award win for Milne Moser Estate Agents. Milne Moser Estate Agents have been recognised as being in the top 3% of estate agents in the Country by the Property Academy’s EA Masters Awards 2019. Director, Martin Brownsord, said “This is a huge accolade for our team and is testament to just…
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Whilst identity crime is now commonplace in our technology-driven society, many people are unaware that property can also be subject to ‘identity’ fraud. Despite property being the most valuable asset most people will own many are still careless with land and buildings. It is highly advisable for owners of large portfolios to ensure that their…
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If you have recently bought or are in the process of buying your own house, you may have come across the term ‘Chancel Repair Liability’, a form of taxation which strikes fear into the hearts of property lawyers and which is set to become a hot topic. So, what is a ‘Chancel’? The Chancel is…
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In planning for the future, many clients take the sensible step of making both a Will and also setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney to cover their financial affairs. The latter enables named persons to assist and manage one’s affairs in case of serious illness. They are called ‘attorneys’ but they do not need…
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2019 marks a very special celebration for Milne Moser Solicitors; 200 years’ ago, our firm was established by Roger Moser, making our firm one of the longest-established in Cumbria. To mark this incredibly important milestone, and to say thank you to the local community for the business we have received, we are aiming to provide…
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The law is clear on driving once you have consumed alcohol. The limit is strict. If you drive a motor vehicle once you have consumed alcohol, you are at risk of committing an offence. In England and Wales the legal alcohol limits are: 35 microgramms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath 80 milligramms of…
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Across the UK, estate agents and law firms have reported incidents of fraudsters attempting to hack into email chains between house buyers or sellers and their solicitors. Buying and selling property can be a stressful time for both parties, so the recent spate of incidents reported across the country is something we have been keeping…
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