We act for developers, buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. We offer specialist legal advice on sale and purchases of commercial premises, options to purchase, long and short term letting, conditional contracts, lease extensions and termination and site acquisitions and disposals.
We have extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of commercial property transactions and appreciate that often tight timescales have to be adhered to.
Our legal expertise coupled with a practical approach ensures that we are able to meet the needs and demands of our commercial clients.
“I found all Fodens staff friendly, co-operative and very professional which made the overall protracted purchase much less stressful than it could have been. A big thank you to everyone.”
JF
We understand that costs are important and we review our fees on a regular basis, so we can make sure we are always competitive and offer the best value for your money.
View Fees Get In TouchA Will is one of the most important financial documents you will ever write. It also provides peace of mind in knowing that your money, property and personal possessions will pass to your chosen beneficiaries in accordance with your expressed wishes. Your Will also guides those who are left behind and saves worry and heartache at a time of great emotional stress.
“Sophie makes writing a Will a pleasure”
MB
There are many reasons why beneficiaries or trustees may want to consider rearranging the disposal of a deceased persons estate including directing an asset to another e.g the child of a parent, to save tax, to compromise potential disputes or to resolve a defect in a Will.
Lasting Powers of Attorney are legal documents which allow you to state who you would like to make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so in the future. There are two different types, Property and Affairs; Health and Welfare. Each type covers different decisions. You can choose to make both types or just one.
Estate Administration involves identifying the deceased assets and debts, realising the assets, paying off creditors and distributing what’s left. As executor you have significant responsibilities and potential liabilities. Estate Administration can be complex and our advice can be sought either on individual issues or we can assist in undertaking the whole of the Estate Administration, relieving you of the responsibilities and potential liabilities.
The Court of Protection is responsible for making decisions on financial or welfare matters for people who lack mental capacity. We are able to make applications to the Court of Protection either on an emergency basis or under appropriate circumstances. Call us for assistance.
Inheritance Tax affects a considerable number of people following steep rises in house prices over recent years. We can advise on whether you are likely to have an IHT liability and what steps you may be able to take to mitigate that liability upon death.
A Trust is a way of managing assets (money, investments, land or buildings) for people. There are different types of Trusts and they are taxed differently. Whether you are looking to establish a Trust during your life or on death we can help.
We understand that costs are important and we review our fees on a regular basis, so we can make sure we are always competitive and offer the best value for your money.
View Fees Get In TouchWe understand that buying or selling a property is a big step and it can also be complicated, stressful and worrying process.
We aim to take the stress and uncertainty out of the process by guiding you through each step in a clear, jargon-free way.
We will handle your property transaction from beginning to end and will update you continuously throughout the process, so you have peace of mind that matters are progressing in a timely manner.
Following completion, people often have questions relating to boundary ownership, covenants and other rights that may affect their property. We are always more than happy to assist with these.
“We just wanted to send you a massive thank you for making the process of purchasing our first house so smooth. You’ve reassured us and kept us in the loop at all times, we’ve understood what’s been happening and have felt totally secure in the knowledge that you have handled everything perfectly. We know you do this as a living, but for us it’s made a stressful situation so much more bearable knowing we’ve had you in our corner. We will definitely recommend you to anyone who is looking for property solicitors. Thank you again! Look forward to working with you in any of our future property purchases.”
Mr and Mrs D
We understand that costs are important and we review our fees on a regular basis, so we can make sure we are always competitive and offer the best value for your money.
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