The average sale price of houses in Staffordshire decreased slightly at the start of 2026, analysis by one of the county’s leading law firms has revealed. The conveyancing team at ORJ, which has offices in Stafford and Shrewsbury, has enjoyed a buoyant start to the year, with people still looking to move house in spite […]

The average sale price of houses in Shropshire remained stable at the start of 2026 despite a challenging market, analysis by one of the county’s leading law firms has revealed. The conveyancing team at ORJ, which has offices in Shrewsbury and Stafford, has enjoyed a buoyant start to the year, with people still looking to […]

Patrick Tedstone, Head of Litigation at ORJ, looks at how a verbal agreement could be legally binding. As commercial litigators we are often instructed to analyse contractual agreements to determine what has been agreed between two parties – and the legal obligations for those involved. The agreement could be between two or more parties, who […]

An experienced family lawyer has predicted a boom in pre-nuptial agreements – but warned couples against turning to AI as a cheap solution. Pre-nups have been slowly increasing in popularity for some time – and trends in the USA suggest the asset-protecting agreements might soon be the norm in the UK. A pre-nuptial agreement is […]

The family courts in England and Wales have long faced criticism for delay, fragmentation, and a system that can feel adversarial for parents and traumatic for children. In response, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) introduced the Pathway Programme – commonly referred to as the Pathfinder Programme – to reform private law children proceedings and create […]

Remortgaging to Repay Your Help to Buy Loan – How ORJ can help If you purchased your home using the Help to Buy equity loan scheme, you may now be considering your options as your circumstances change. Many homeowners reach a stage where remortgaging to repay their Help to Buy loan becomes an attractive and […]

Conveyancing expert Nicola Fury has offered advice to families facing crippling bills after inheriting hard-to-sell, age-restricted retirement homes. A BBC investigation found that families are struggling to sell retirement homes they have inherited – even when they slash the price by six-figures or more. In an already challenging market, buyers can be put off if […]

The new ground rent cap for leaseholders is a “necessary intervention” according to ORJ’s Conveyancing Director – but she warned of possible legal challenges from disgruntled investors. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer took to TikTok to announce that ground rents on existing residential leases will be capped at £250 a year in England and Wales […]

ORJ’s family law expert Angela Parker has advised separating parents to address private school fees head-on at the earliest possible opportunity as the cost of private education continues to soar. Angela, Head of Family at ORJ, warned that expensive court battles can follow if parents cannot agree on who pays for schooling. If parents cannot […]

As routines return to normal following the Christmas break, the Family team at ORJ is preparing for what has become known as ‘Divorce Day’. Occurring on the first working Monday in January, the day traditionally sees a spike in enquiries from people considering separation or divorce. While it has been hyped up by the media […]