Bowling & Co Solicitors

When something goes wrong in a rented home, the first question is usually the simplest one to ask and the hardest to answer: whose job is it to fix it? The answer depends on what has broken, what the tenancy agreement says, and, increasingly, on which side of the England and Wales border the property sits. The two nations now run noticeably different systems. This art...

High summer is when holiday lets earn their keep. Coastal cottages, lakeside cabins and city flats are booked solid, and every sunny week makes the idea of owning one look more appealing. But the rules that once made a furnished holiday let such an attractive proposition have changed significantly, and more change is on the way. If you own a holiday let, or you are te...

Being asked to act as an Executor is usually taken as a compliment. It means a relative or close friend trusted you to carry out their wishes and to deal with their affairs properly after they had died.

In practice, it is a role that carries real legal responsibility, and from 6 April 2027 it is about to become more demanding still.

Most Executors begin ...

When legal documents have been signed and completed, it can be tempting to view small amendments as administrative housekeeping. However, a recent High Court decision highlights just how serious the consequences can be when changes are made to a deed without the consent of all parties involved.

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Businesses have been given an extended deadline to prepare for major changes to the way company accounts are filed with Companies House, but advisers are warning against leaving preparation for the transition until the last minute.

The reforms, introduced under the