Category Archives: Storrar Cowdry Solicitors

Property – Times Change and Antique Restrictive Covenants Become Obsolete

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

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 …

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Darlene Storrar appointed as Under Sheriff of Cheshire

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

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 …

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Our 5th year as members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP)

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

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 …

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Get your legal affairs in order

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

More and more people are living longer in today’s society. Unfortunately a longer life does not always mean a long healthy life. How can you safeguard your affairs in the event of receiving a diagnosis like dementia or if you …

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Landlord and Tenant Spring Round Up

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

The snowdrops are out and the crocus are peeking through in the garden indicating that we are heading towards spring so now is a good time to take a look at what is happening in the residential landlord and tenant …

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Welcome to Natalie Evans (Residential Property) and Robert Moore (Dispute Resolution) to Storrar Cowdry Solicitors

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

Solicitors, Natalie Evans (Residential Property) and Robert Moore (Dispute Resolution), have recently joined Storrar Cowdry. Natalie qualified as a solicitor and joined Storrar Cowdry in 2021, having gained considerable experience in residential property throughout her training contract. She graduated from …

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Gifting property and assets in your lifetime

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

Older clients often seek our advice as to the advantages and disadvantages of transferring their home or other property to relatives, even though in some cases they still intend to live in the home.  Our advice will of course vary, …

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Case Study – Contested Probate Dispute

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

Storrar Cowdry Solicitor who dealt with the case: Kate Naylor; Litigation Partner What Happened? Our clients were the Executors of their late Uncles’ will (the Will). The Defendant was the daughter of a friend of the Deceased and she claimed that …

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The dangers of homemade wills

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

If your Will is challenged after you die the cost can run to thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands of pounds in Court proceedings and legal fees. Often these fees are paid out of the estate leaving very little to …

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Congratulations to Freddie Storrar as he is elected President of the Cheshire & North Wales Law Society

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

The Cheshire & North Wales Law Society is committed to representing, supporting and promoting the legal profession of Cheshire and North Wales, both locally and nationally. As the largest legal sector membership organisation in our region, they exist to improve …

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