What is a transfer of equity

A transfer of equity can be a convenient way to transfer ownership of a property in circumstances where the usual sale and purchase process isn’t required.

Home Sales, Property, InsightsFiona BruceFebruary 19, 2019A transfer of equity, Transfer of equity, Property, Property Law, Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax, Remortgage, Solicitors in Warrington

A guide to: Help to Buy ISAs

When the time comes to purchase a property many purchasers then have questions on what they need to do in order to receive the Help to Buy ISA bonus.

Property, InsightsFiona BruceFebruary 12, 2019Property Law, Property, Help to Buy ISA, Residential Mortgage, ISA, Solicitors in Warrington, Mortgage Deposit, ISA Bonus, Exchange Deposit

New Trainee at Fiona Bruce Solicitors

Fiona Bruce Solicitors are pleased to welcome to the team a new trainee solicitor, Katherine Hall.

NewsFiona BruceFebruary 4, 2019Solicitors in Warrington, Durham Law School, Durham University, Legal Practice Course, Legal Practice, University of Law, Fiona Bruce Solicitors

Visit to Beamont Collegiate Academy

We would like to thank the staff and pupils at Beamont Collegiate Academy for an insightful visit on the 22nd January (2019), allowing us to meet Year 10 pupils to discuss their career aspirations.

NewsFiona BruceJanuary 24, 2019solicitors cheshire, Solicitors in Warrington, Fiona Bruce Solicitors, Beamont Collegiate Academy, Careers Advice

Safety Central Visit, Lymm, Saturday 19th January 2019

On Saturday, the children of staff members at Fiona Bruce LLP (with their respective grown-ups) took a tour of Cheshire’s Interactive Life Skills Education Centre, known as ‘Safety Central’, run by Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service.

NewsFiona BruceJanuary 21, 2019Solicitors in Warrington, Safety Central, Cheshire Fire & Rescue, Cheshires Interactive Life Skills Education Centre

Court Fees for dealing with the Estate of a Deceased Person

At present the court fee for a grant is £155 if the application for it is made by a solicitor. It is £215 if the application for a grant is made by an individual. These fees apply to estates worth more than £5,000.

Wills and Inheritance, Personal, In The NewsFiona BruceNovember 23, 2018Solicitors in Warrington, Court Fees, Employment Law, Estate of a Deceased Person, Government Proposals, Private Client Department, Grant, Wills, Wills and Inheritance

Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) to be Introduced...

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced this week that the new assessment for qualifying solicitors, the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) will be introduced in autumn 2021.

Employment Law, In The NewsFiona BruceNovember 13, 2018business litigation cheshire, business solicitors cheshire, solicitors cheshire, Solicitors in Warrington, Solicitors, Employment Law, employment solicitors cheshire, solicitors qualifying examinatio

National Stress Awareness Day, 7th November 2018

The first Wednesday in November each year is National Stress Awareness Day, a day when we can reflect on our own health and well-being and seek advice or support on managing stress.

Personal, In The NewsFiona BruceNovember 6, 2018solicitors cheshire, Solicitors in Warrington, business solicitors cheshire, business litigation cheshire, Fiona Bruce Solicitors, Employment Law, employment solicitors cheshire, National Stress Awareness Day

2018 Budget Headlines

Yesterday (29th October) Philip Hammond delivered his third Budget as chancellor, which was widely broadcast across the media, including BBC News. Some of the key points our clients might be interested in are…

Business, In The News, Employment Law, Personal, Property, Wills and InheritanceFiona BruceOctober 31, 2018Solicitors in Warrington, 2018 budget headlines, Philip Hammond, Personal Taxation and Wages, Welfare and Pension, Business and Digital, Education and Health

Jess Etheridge celebrates qualification as a Solicitor at Admissions Ceremony

On Friday 19th October, Jess Etheridge had the opportunity to attend her Admissions Ceremony at the Law Society to celebrate her qualification as a Solicitor.

Fiona BruceOctober 23, 2018Fiona Bruce Solicitors, Solicitors in Warrington, Solicitors, employment solicitors cheshire, Law Society, Cardiff University, Legal Practice Course, Nottingham Law School, Trainee Solicitor, Conveyancing, Conveyancing Team, The Admissions Ceremony