Andy Burnham’s Housing Plans: What Could They Mean for Homeowners and Buyers?
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Andy Burnham’s Housing Plans: What Could They Mean for Homeowners and Buyers?

Property Law, Property Professional Retainer

Andy Burnham’s Housing Plans: What Could They Mean for Homeowners and Buyers?

By Emma Belton|2026-07-14T11:20:21+00:00July 14, 2026|Categories: Property Law, Property Professional Retainer|Tags: affordable housing, Andy Burnham housing plans, Council Tax reform, first time buyers, home buyers, homeowners, housing reform, Land Value Tax, property market, property taxation, Stamp Duty, UK housing policy|

How could Andy Burnham’s housing plans affect property owners? Housing policy and property taxation are expected to remain key areas of debate, with Andy Burnham’s proposals placing a strong focus on increasing housing supply, improving affordability and reforming how property is taxed. For homeowners and buyers, potential changes to Stamp Duty, Council Tax and housing development could have a significant impact on the future property market. However, these ideas remain proposals rather than confirmed government policy, meaning the detail [...]

What Does Great Client Care Really Look Like?
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What Does Great Client Care Really Look Like?

Attwells Internal News, Conveyancing

What Does Great Client Care Really Look Like?

By Ruby Ling|2026-07-13T15:24:58+00:00July 13, 2026|Categories: Attwells Internal News, Conveyancing|Tags: Attwells Solicitors, buying a house, client care, conveyancing, conveyancing solicitors, customer service, Essex solicitors, first time buyers, London solicitors, property law, property transactions, Selling a house, solicitor services, Suffolk solicitors|

At Attwells Solicitors, excellent client care is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that providing a high-quality legal service is about more than achieving the right outcome it is about making sure our clients feel supported, informed and confident throughout their journey. Strong client care helps us build lasting relationships, earn trust and create experiences that clients are happy to recommend to others. For us, every interaction matters, and every client deserves a service built around [...]

Selling Your Listed Home Before Moving into Care: What You Need to Know
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Selling Your Listed Home Before Moving into Care: What You Need to Know

Commercial Property, Conveyancing

Selling Your Listed Home Before Moving into Care: What You Need to Know

By Henry Lam|2026-07-13T15:25:10+00:00July 13, 2026|Categories: Commercial Property, Conveyancing|Tags: care home fees, conveyancing, deprivation of assets, estate planning, family property transfer, Historic England, listed building, listed building consent, listed property, moving into care, Private Client, property sale, Residential Property, selling a listed home, Woodbridge|

Woodbridge is well known for its rich heritage, with many older homes and listed buildings throughout the town and surrounding villages. Many of these properties have been family homes for decades, and it is not uncommon for owners to consider selling or transferring their home to their children before moving into residential care. If you are thinking about selling your listed property particularly to a family member it is important to understand the legal, practical and financial issues before [...]

Can a Lasting Power of Attorney Be Changed or Cancelled?
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Can a Lasting Power of Attorney Be Changed or Cancelled?

Private Client, Probate, Will Writing

Can a Lasting Power of Attorney Be Changed or Cancelled?

By Laura Harrington-Rutterford|2026-07-07T13:30:21+00:00July 7, 2026|Categories: Private Client, Probate, Will Writing|Tags: attorneys, cancel lasting power of attorney, change lasting power of attorney, court of protection, estate planning, Future Planning, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Office of the Public Guardian, private client solicitors, revoke LPA, wills and probate|

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important legal document that allows someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so in the future. But what happens if your circumstances change? Perhaps your relationship with your chosen attorney has broken down, your wishes are different, or the person you appointed is no longer the right choice. The good news is that you can change or cancel a Lasting Power of Attorney [...]

Who Should I Appoint as My Attorney?
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Who Should I Appoint as My Attorney?

Private Client, Will Writing

Who Should I Appoint as My Attorney?

By Laura Harrington-Rutterford|2026-07-07T12:22:17+00:00July 7, 2026|Categories: Private Client, Will Writing|Tags: Attorney, Attwells Solicitors, Choosing an Attorney, Elderly Care Planning, estate planning, Future Planning, lasting power of attorney, Legal documents, LPA, Mental Capacity, Office of the Public Guardian, Power of attorney|

The short answer You should appoint someone you trust completely who is willing and able to make decisions in your best interests if you are no longer able to make them yourself. Choosing an attorney is one of the most important decisions you'll make when creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Taking the time to choose the right person can give you confidence that your wishes will be respected if the unexpected happens. What does an attorney do? [...]

Do I Need a Lasting Power of Attorney?
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Do I Need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Private Client, Will Writing

Do I Need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

By Laura Harrington-Rutterford|2026-07-07T11:49:24+00:00July 7, 2026|Categories: Private Client, Will Writing|Tags: court of protection, Elderly Client Services, estate planning, family planning, Financial Planning, Future Planning, Health and Welfare, lasting power of attorney, legal advice, LPA, Mental Capacity, Property and Financial Affairs, wills|

Short answer: if you want to stay in control of who makes decisions for you if you lose capacity, a Lasting Power of Attorney could be essential. Many people put off thinking about what would happen if they became unable to manage their own affairs. It can feel like something to worry about later, but putting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and support those closest to you. [...]

Can First-Time Buyers Still Afford a Home? UK Property Market Insights 2026
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Can First-Time Buyers Still Afford a Home? UK Property Market Insights 2026

Property Professional Retainer

Can First-Time Buyers Still Afford a Home? UK Property Market Insights 2026

By Joanne Debenham|2026-07-01T14:28:15+00:00July 1, 2026|Categories: Property Professional Retainer|

Thinking about buying your first home? In this episode, Attwells Solicitors Partner Lisa Caporaso is joined by James Gunther from Fenn Wright to discuss the current UK property market and the challenges facing first-time buyers.They explore key topics including:✅ The state of the UK housing market✅ What first-time buyers should be aware of✅ Mortgage affordability and lending conditions✅ Property prices and market trends✅ Common mistakes made by buyers✅ The conveyancing process explained✅ Expert tips for purchasing your first homeWhether you're [...]

Do I Need a Will?
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Do I Need a Will?

Private Client, Will Writing

Do I Need a Will?

By Laura Harrington-Rutterford|2026-07-01T12:08:57+00:00July 1, 2026|Categories: Private Client, Will Writing|Tags: do I need a will, estate distribution, estate planning, executors of a will, family inheritance, guardianship children, inheritance law, intestacy rules, legal wills England, making a will, probate uk, unmarried partners inheritance, updating a will, will writing service, wills UK|

Short answer Yes, you do need a will if you want control over what happens to your estate after you die, making a will is strongly recommended. What happens if you don’t have a will in the UK? If you die without a valid will in England and Wales, your estate is distributed under the rules of intestacy. This means: the law decides who inherits your assets your personal wishes are not taken into account people you intended to [...]

When Is a Simple Will Not Enough?
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When Is a Simple Will Not Enough?

Private Client, Will Writing

When Is a Simple Will Not Enough?

By Laura Harrington-Rutterford|2026-07-01T11:41:30+00:00June 29, 2026|Categories: Private Client, Will Writing|Tags: asset protection, Attwells Solicitors, blended families, complex wills, estate planning, family protection wills, inheritance tax, legal services, Private Client, probate planning, Property Ownership, simple will, trusts, will writing, wills|

For many people, a simple Will is all they need. It provides clear instructions about who should inherit their estate and who should deal with their affairs after they die. However, some family and financial situations require more detailed estate planning. If your circumstances are more complex, relying on a basic Will could mean your wishes are not carried out as intended. What is a simple Will? A simple Will typically: leaves your assets directly to your chosen beneficiaries [...]

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