Conveyancing executive/solicitor wanted
We are looking for a Conveyancing Executive/Solicitor to join our growing conveyancing department. Ideally you will be familiar with conveyancing practice already.... Read More
Equal Pay Award from Next to Female Workers After 6-Years
Next Retail may have to pay out more than £30 million to thousands of female workers after they won a 6-year legal... Read More
UK Universities Warn of More Course Closures and Job Cuts
According to higher education leaders, UK universities will be forced to step up course closures and job cuts unless the Government addresses... Read More
Don’t put it off… making your Lasting Power of Attorney now is Important!
We are often called upon to provide advice and assistance in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) for our clients. There... Read More
Does your Will work?
Does your Will work? Do you have a Will? If not, why not? If so – are you sure it works to... Read More
Congratulations to our new salaried partners
Two of our lawyers have recently been promoted to the position of salaried partner. We congratulate Sarah Oram of the conveyancing department... Read More
The year ahead. What will 2023 bring?
What will the coming year bring? As we begin another year we face uncertainty as to what 2023 may bring. Recent years... Read More
Congratulations to our lawyers on their achievements
Two of our lawyers have recently achieved new qualifications. Duha Al-Wakeel in our Private Client Department is now a STEP Full Member.... Read More
SDLT cut until 31 March 2021
Today the Chancellor announced that he will cut stamp duty land tax (SDLT) to stimulate the housing market. The threshold will increase... Read More
COVID 19 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – General update – June
The Government’s furlough scheme has provided much-needed financial support to business and the self-employed. It is estimated there are currently 8.4 million... Read More
Moving home – Covid-19
People can now move home. The government has issued Government advice on home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, providing updated guidance for those involved in the process.
Property market re-opens today – Covid-19
From today, property viewings and moves are allowed, subject to physical distancing being observed. At the time of writing the guidance is... Read More
Key Worker Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Discount Scheme
Edward Harte Solicitors recognise the outstanding work being undertaken by our Keyworkers during the Coronavirus crisis. We would like to show our... Read More
Corona Virus Act 2020 – Effects on Commercial Landlords and Tenants
Section 82 of the Corona Virus Act 2020 has placed restrictions on forfeiture for non-payment of rent in England and Wales of... Read More
Corona Virus Act 2020 – Residential Landlords and Tenants
The Corona Virus Act 2020 came into effect from the 26 March 2020 and deals with new possession cases and existing ones.... Read More
Covid-19 and construction contracts
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread around the globe many businesses are feeling the effects and consequences of the Government’s lockdown.... Read More
Covid 19 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
If you are an employer and need to furlough employees we can help. COVID 19 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – The... Read More
Covid- 19 Business continues….
We are continuing to operate a full service to our clients however due to worldwide public health concerns about the Covid-19 virus... Read More
Resolutions and all that jazz..!
Duha discusses the importance of making a will and why you need one even if you think you don't.
First time buyers up
According to the recent conveyancing news, figures from UK Finance, have indicated that in 2018 we saw the highest number of... Read More
Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards 2018 – Winner
We are delighted to announce that one of our partners, Samantha Dawkins, has received a Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Award for... Read More
Supreme Court success for local firm Edward Harte: a legal precedent you need to know!
MWB Business Exchange Centres -v- Rock Advertising Limited [2018] UKSC 24. Samantha Dawkins from Brighton-based solicitors Edward Harte has successfully guided this... Read More
Supreme Court Success; MWB -v- Rock Advertising
MWB Business Exchange Centres -v- Rock Advertising Limited [2018] UKSC 24. Samantha Dawkins has successfully guided this case through to Appeal at... Read More
Grant of a lease – how far down does the flat owner own?
The High Court in a recent case, Gorst v Knight, decided that the demise of ground floor maisonette did not include the subsoil beneath... Read More
Family Lawyer
Edward Harte are seeking a family lawyer to join their successful family team. The workload will cover all types of private law... Read More
Parental Responsibility and Medical Treatment for a child
In light of the recent events before the Supreme court regarding medical treatment for a child and last year, there was a... Read More
SUPREME COURT: ANTI-ORAL VARIATION CLAUSES AND PRACTICAL CONSIDERATION
MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited –v- Rock Advertising Limited [2016] EWCA Civ 553 MWB operate serviced office spaces and, pursuant to a... Read More
Recruitment- talented people wanted.
Thinking of making a move? We are always looking to recruit talented people. The firm has a thriving and varied practice and a strong presence in the Brighton and... Read More
SDLT and the first time buyer
For first time buyers in England there is at last some good news, and as it has been all over the media,... Read More
Building Regulations – Are you confused?
Building regulations rules (and planning) can be very confusing, and it is often hard to know when building regulations consent is required.... Read More
Secretarial Vacancy -Litigation
Highly reputable solicitors firm in central Brighton currently have a legal secretarial vacancy to support a Litigation Solicitor within the firm dealing... Read More
No recovery – No fee service for ground rent and service charge arrears.
RESIDENTIAL LEASES One of the issues frequently encountered by landlords is how to deal with unpaid service charges and ground rent. To... Read More
Employment Law – Employment Tribunal fees update
On 26 July 2017 the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in the case of R (on the application of UNISON) (Appellant)... Read More
Anti-Oral Variation Clauses and Practical Consideration – Supreme Court
MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited –v- Rock Advertising Limited [2016] EWCA Civ 553 MWB operate serviced office spaces and, pursuant to a... Read More
Congratulations to our new solicitors!
Our congratulations to Karen Heal and Jack Taylor on their admission as fully qualified solicitors. Karen specialises in Employment and also excels... Read More
Brighton and Hove Property Market 2016 -2017 update
Late last year I wrote about the Brighton and Hove Property market in 2016 and said that I may update the article early... Read More
Brighton and Hove property market in 2016
The Land Registry index is an interesting source of information on the residential property market in the UK, and this is a... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 14th March 2016
Now recruiting in the Family Department Our busy family team is recognised for the quality of its work, its expertise and client... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 4th February 2016
Exciting News! New additions and new promotions! We are very pleased to announce the promotion of Robert McDonald to partner at Edward... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 30th October 2015
Offers in Civil Proceedings The use of Part 36 Offers in Civil Proceedings either during pre-action correspondence or after the claim has been issued... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 4th September 2015
5 Reasons Why Terms and Conditions Are Important Provide a framework for transactions and help to create certainty as to what is... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 28th August 2015
5 Top Tips for serving Section 21 Notices Serve each Tenant with their own Notice Check the terms of the Tenancy for... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 14th August 2015
Landlord & Property Law Update There have been major changes in the law relating to Section 21 Notices and deposits within the... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 8th June 2015
Exciting News! New Additions and New Promotions We are very pleased to announce the promotion of Samantha Dawkins and Anna Glenton to... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 18th September 2015
Tips, Service Charges and Gratuities Ever wondered what happens to your tips? Often when we feel we have received a good service... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 19th August 2014
New Partner Edward Harte LLP are very pleased to announce that Tom Callaghan, our Head of Private Client Section, became a Salaried... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 27th May 2014
BBC Sussex “Sound Advice Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate, Tom Callaghan, appeared as a legal expert on the Allison Ferns radio... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 29th April 2014
Solicitors for the Elderly Tom Callaghan, head of Edward Harte LLP’s Wills, Trusts and Probate department, is now a member of Solicitors for... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 29th May 2013
Tailored Cost Solutions Following significant changes to the Legal Aid Scheme, many clients will be unable to access legal aid. Our Tailored... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 26th March 2013
Section 20 Consultation and Major Works Changes to Section 20 Consultation for Private Landlords, Resident Management Companies and their Agents A High... Read More
Legal News from Edward Harte LLP – 4th January 2013
New Divorce Petition Issued Yet again we have been able to secure the number 1 spot in Brighton by issuing the first Divorce Petition... Read More