On 12th December 2018 the Law Gazette released an article labelled ‘Robot auctioneer sells first UK property in binding transaction’ showing how a property in Britain was the first to be sold by an automated auctioneer. The property was valued at £400,000 but was later sold at auction for £475,000. The whole auction was handled […]

When good intentions turn into a costly dispute When a parent gets older and especially if their partner has died, families sometimes decide to pool their resources and buy a larger home for the whole family to live in. This type of arrangement can benefit everyone. For example, the son or daughter can look after […]

Losing a loved one is difficult enough, without becoming involved in a legal dispute over a Will or Estate. Unfortunately though, there are times when issues arise and it is important to get good advice as early as possible. At ORJ we have specialist solicitors who are experienced in helping either beneficiaries or executors through […]

As the long school summer holidays approach, for many separated families, extra contact with a former spouse/partner to make arrangements for children is unavoidable. For some without Court Orders setting out exactly what must happen and when, the holidays can be a difficult time. At ORJ, all members of our Family Law Team being also […]

Compulsory Purchase Affected by a compulsory purchase order? Having trouble agreeing the level of compensation with the Local Authority? In need of guidance through the minefield that is compulsory purchase? Then read on. If you find yourself subject to a CPO by an acquiring authority then you are generally entitled to compensation. We will guide […]

ORJ’s new build specialist Sukhvinder Sandhu explains what the Chancellor’s latest announcement means in reality. The Chancellor Phillip Hammond has delivered the 2017 Budget in which he said: “The dream of home ownership should be a reality for all generations” and in line with this has abolished stamp duty for first-time buyers for house purchases up […]

In recent years, the Government has introduced two schemes to help purchasers progress in the property market. Help to Buy ISAs were introduced to help boost a first time buyer’s savings pot. Individuals who meet certain criteria are able to claim a bonus from the Government towards the dreaded lump sum deposit that so many […]

The last big family law news was Theresa May’s announcement at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham earlier this month that every couple in England and Wales will be able to choose between a civil partnership and marriage when they formalise their relationship. Civil partnerships have been available to same-sex couples since 2005 and guarantees […]

Facing construction adjudication? Choosing the right advisor can be the key to success Disputes over construction projects typically arise because the parties to a contract haven’t paid proper attention to it or have deliberately failed to follow its provisions. Parties may not fully understand what they are expected to do or they may seek to […]

The family law community was in a state of suspense today as the Supreme Court handed down its highly anticipated judgement in the case of Owens -v- Owens. The case was heard by the highest appellate Court on 17th May 2018 and concerns the interpretation of section 1(2)(b) of the Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA) 1973 […]