Author Archives: Sam Hutchinson
Section 21 Procedure
If you are a landlord it is likely that you’ll seek to evict your tenants at some point whether this is due to rent arrears, selling the property or wishing to use the property as your own home. Section 21 …
Energy Performance Certificates in 2023: an Update
The Energy Performance Certificate regulations are changing. Here’s what you need to know as a buy-to-let landlord. By way of background, an Energy Performance Certificate (or “EPC” for short) is intended to promote the energy efficiency of buildings in England …
January 2023 Announcements
January 2023: We are pleased to announce the arrival of Anna Unett who joins Louise Eccleston, Paul Coombs and Gillian Knowles, as a Solicitor and Partner in the Private Client Department. Also Holly Rainford who joins Kate Naylor in the Litigation and Dispute …
Mold Golf Club ladies’ captain raised money for NTC
One of our Partner’s Louise Eccleston receiving a cheque from Suzanne Cheatle, Lady Captain of Mold Golf Club. Almost £3,500 was raised by the Club for the Neuro Therapy Centre in Saltney, where Louise is a trustee. The Neuro Therapy …
Grandparent Rights
It is widely recognised that grandparents play important roles in their grandchildren’s lives, often helping out with childcare. It may be surprising to learn that grandparents do not have an automatic right to see their grandchildren. Unlike parents, they do …
Divorce – There Can Be a High Price for Failing to Negotiate Responsibly
Divorcees who are unwilling to give ground and negotiate responsibly with a view to achieving a financial settlement with their ex-spouses are highly likely to pay a stiff price for their lack of flexibility. The High Court emphasised the point …
Property – Times Change and Antique Restrictive Covenants Become Obsolete
Antique restrictive covenants are found in the title deeds of many period properties and can have a deadening effect on development opportunities. However, as an Upper Tribunal (UT) ruling showed, they are not written in stone. A large suburban house …
Darlene Storrar appointed as Under Sheriff of Cheshire
Darlene Storrar was sworn in as the new Under Sheriff of Cheshire on 1st April 2022. The High Sheriff has a legal duty to appoint an Under Sheriff at the start of his or her year, usually a local solicitor. Often …
Make a Will and Appoint a Professional Executor – Two Ways to Avoid Conflict
There is ultimately only so much that you can do to prevent your loved ones falling out over inheritance issues after you are gone. However, as a High Court decision showed, the threat of bad blood developing can be greatly …
Our 5th year as members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP)
Storrar Cowdry are delighted to be entering their 5th year as members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP). They are proud to be a part of this organisation which is at the forefront of leasehold reform and which …
