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Help to buy scheme comes to an end

Help to buy scheme comes to an end

The Help to Buy Scheme, which provided financial support to first-time buyers and those looking to move up the property ladder, came to an end on 31st March 2023. For many, it was a successful scheme assisting thousands of purchasers who might otherwise not have been...
Does common law marriage exist in the UK? What you need to know.

Does common law marriage exist in the UK? What you need to know.

Common law marriage is a concept that refers to a marriage-like relationship between two people who live together for a certain period of time but without actually getting married or registering their partnership formally. This type of arrangement is recognised in...
National Pet Month – Have you got a pet nup in place?

National Pet Month – Have you got a pet nup in place?

National Pet Month runs from April 1 – May 1 2023, and aims to promote responsible pet ownership. As a nation, we love our pets, and with more than half of households in the UK owning at least one pet, pets are a huge part of our lives for many of us. If you are...
Source of Funds in a Property Transaction

Source of Funds in a Property Transaction

Where monies are to be provided to us such as for a purchase of a property, in accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, we will need to ask questions about where these funds have come from and the activity that was involved in generating those funds. This is...
Wollens Solicitors Exeter – We have moved !

Wollens Solicitors Exeter – We have moved !

Wollens are delighted to announce that we have made our move from Cathedral Yard in Exeter city centre into new office space conveniently situated at Pynes Hill, Exeter. The new space has been fully refurbished and designed to create an inspiring, exciting, and...
Pending changes to Capital Gains Tax for separating couples

Pending changes to Capital Gains Tax for separating couples

From the 6th April 2023 new rules are in place which will affect separating couples.    Amelia Smith is a Trainee Solicitor in the Family Team here at Wollens and has put together this helpful guide:   What are the proposed changes to the law re Capital...