Covid-19 and police stations

Although the lockdown is in place, Elliot Mather’s Criminal Team is still working 24 hours a day providing police station advice to those that have been arrested or been asked to attend a police stati

Covid 19 and Courts

The Courts have come to a halt in recent weeks, they have shut their doors to the public and also for those who are not in custody. This has meant my colleagues and I at Elliot Mather have had to adap

Coronavirus Update from the Residential Department

The current Coronavirus outbreak is of concern to us all and whilst we have the benefit of having a large workforce spread over five locations and a strong, cloud based, IT infra-structure which can f

Disposal of Residential Property: New CGT Reporting Requirement

The 5th April is fast approaching and following this date any residential property disposal by UK resident individuals will trigger a reporting requirement upon the sellers to make a return of the cap

Elliot Mather: Response to Conronavirus

Elliot Mather would like to take the opportunity to provide further updates on how we are responding to the evolving impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We continue to follow and implement the latest

The Coronavirus and Child Contact Issues

If you are separated from your child’s other parent and need to make arrangements for your child with regards to where they spend their time, whether they go to school and what happens with the Easter

Managing the Evolving Coronavirus Impact

We are currently in a trying and uncertain period of time at the moment. The Coronavirus is a real concern not least because of its impact on our staff and their families but also in terms of how we c

Coronavirus

The current coronavirus outbreak is of concern to us all. Here at Elliot Mather we have already taken steps to safeguard, as far as possible, the health and wellbeing of our staff, clients and supplie

Can I take my children abroad in the school holidays?

With the Easter holidays fast approaching, you might be planning a trip away with your children. However, if you’re intending to take your children out of the country, you need to check that you are

Civil Partnerships for Heterosexual Couples.

Accused of sexual assault. What to do

If an allegation of sexual assault has been made against you, the allegation will have a devastating effect upon you and your family. It will be a difficult and distressing situation to deal with, esp

Crooked Spire - Annual Christmas Tree Festival

Elliot Mather are once again participating in the Crooked Spire’s annual Christmas Tree Festival in Chesterfield which is running until 1 December 2019.

When comparing the quotes for conveyancing do you want the cheapest

BTL Insurance - First Time landlord? What's the difference between Loss of Rent and Rent Guarantee Cover?

First Time landlord? What's the difference between Loss of Rent and Rent Guarantee Cover? There's a lot for Landlords to consider when purchasing a property to let out. Like any property you sho

YMCA Charity Ceilidh Dinner

Members of Elliot Mather LLP (Nick Elliot, Dilpreet Kooner and Natalie Potter) attended the YMCA Charity Ceilidh Dinner & Dance with guests to raise money for charity and support them in changing loca

How long after draft contracts to exchange?

One of the most common questions to a conveyancer when buying or selling a house is how long after draft contracts to exchange to tie all parties in to the transaction so that clients can book removal

Land

I am just buying a small piece of land from my neighbour – do I need a conveyancer or solicitor to act? If the seller does not have a mortgage in theory you could do it yourself. However, regardl

Remortgage

You often overlook making a note of when your mortgage rate comes to an end after you have bought your home or last re-mortgaged. Most people now compare their home insurance or car insurance or e

DIY

Everyone loves a bargain. The cost of living seems to be ever increasing so more and more people look to try and save money. One way of doing so is doing things yourself which you would normally seek

Executors – Do You Know What You’re Doing?

If you are appointed as an executor it is important you know the extent of your duties and responsibilities. The below also applies to personal representatives or administrators. We receive instru

Help protect yourself from property fraud

When you own more than one property or move into rented without selling your property its easy to forget to update your address for service at the Land Registry. This leaves you vulnerable to fraud.

Location, location, lease term…

Have you ever been watching one of the many property programmes on TV when reference is made to a featured property having a “short lease” and the property has either failed to sell as a result or has

Landlords still falling foul of the Deregulation Act!

It has been four years since the Deregulation Act 2015 came into force and we are still receiving instructions from landlords and tenants who do not know their obligations or their rights under the la

Personal Injury Claims: Know your limits…

No matter how justified your claim may be, it is important that you are aware of the strict time limits before pursuing a claim. If you miss the limitation deadline, it is unlikely you will be able to

How can Separating Parents Minimise the Impact of Conflict on their Children?

Resolution, which is a national organisation of family lawyers and other professionals who are committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes has launched a short film which provides sepa