Category Archives: Storrar Cowdry General

Storrar Cowdry Celebrates Victory at Chester Races

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

Chester, September 22, 2023 It was a thrilling day at the Chester Races on Saturday, September 16, 2023, as “Bazball” emerged victorious in The Storrar Cowdry Solicitors Nursery Handicap Stakes. Owned by jubilant race enthusiasts Nick Bradley Racing 5 & …

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If you have a rental property in Wales then read this

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

It has now been 6 months since the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into force and the time-limits affecting the terms of existing ASTs on Welsh properties has now come to an end. In particular, landlords should be mindful …

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Landlord and Tenant Round Up

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

We finally have some solid news on the Renters (Reform) Bill 2023 which was put before Parliament this week. As anticipated the Bill proposes the abolition of Assured Shorthold Tenancies and S21 Notices which will have far reaching consequences for …

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Lasting Powers Of Attorney

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

BBC breakfast news this week discussed the importance of making Lasting Powers of attorney. More and more people are living longer in today’s society. How can you safeguard your affairs in the event of receiving a diagnosis like dementia or …

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Farmer’s Success

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

Farmers are often required to give contractors access to their fields so that they can work on utilities pipes or cables that run beneath them. However, as a High Court case showed, they do not have to put up with …

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Commercial Lease Repossession

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

If you are a commercial landlord, it is likely that you have encountered periods where your tenant has been unable to pay the rent. In these circumstances, you may want to regain possession of your property back, perhaps to find …

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Welsh Tenancy Update

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

As of the 1st December 2022, new laws on residential tenancies in Wales came into force which will impact landlords in obtaining possession of their properties.  Previously, England and Wales had largely the same requirements for both granting and terminating …

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Section 21 Procedure

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

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 …

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Energy Performance Certificates in 2023: an Update

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

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 …

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January 2023 Announcements

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

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 …

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