The SVBG Blog
Our members are full of valuable information, which is why we wanted to include a platform to share knowledge to all. You can see the latest posts below!
10 Years at Onions & Davies!
By Chris Milne, Owner & Head of Private Client On 1st November 2020, it was the 10th anniversary of me joining and taking over the ownership of Onions & Davies from the previous owners, Roger Gomersall and Derrick Balsom. At that time, I had been a partner...
The benefits for companies who achieve ISO9001
Almost all my 30+ clients for whom I provided assistance to achieving ISO9001 Certification have recognised the benefits of having the management systems in place. These include;- 1) being much better at establishing the correct customer rquirements for products or...
Get To Know Our Team – Sarah McDermott
Name: Sarah McDermott Occupation: Private Client Paralegal Department: Wills & Probate Sarah is a paralegal and has been working for Onions & Davies Ltd since 2013. She deals with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estates and is an integral part of the...
I need a Solicitor – is it safe to see one at the moment?
You may be wondering whether it is possible to get legal advice during the current pandemic. You may want to talk about the possibility of getting divorced, you may want to move house, a friend or relative may have died, or you may be wanting to plan for the future...
Is it expensive to administer an estate?
By Chris Milne, Head of Private Client At Onions & Davies, we have recently been involved with correcting some work carried out by unqualified Will writers. In reading the paperwork presented to us, it is interesting to note that these companies, in advertising...
Increased house prices in August 2020
House prices rose by 2% in August 2020 Sky news has reported that house prices have reached a new record high after bouncing back from falls earlier this year with the biggest rise since 2004 last month, according to figures from Nationwide. Prices rose by 2% in...
I have a dispute regarding my children. What are my options?
By Kim Mapperson, Solicitor in the Family Team It can be a very stressful time when parties separate, separation can be particularly more stressful where children are involved. In an ideal situation parents would make decisions together as to what is best for their...
Does the pronouncement of a Decree Absolute sever the financial ties between divorcing couples?
By Kim Mapperson, Solicitor in the Family Team In short the answer is “no!” and this misunderstanding can have costly implications. The pronouncement of a decree absolute formally dissolves your marriage and either party is then free to remarry, but only a...
HM Land Registry begins accepting e-signatures
By the Property Team Land Registry have started accepting digital signatures on conveyancing documents, however, witnesses also need to be present. Simon Hayes, chief executive and chief land registrar at the HM Land Registry, has said: “What we have done today is...
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