Buying a house can be a daunting prospect for anyone, let alone someone who is taking their first step on to the property ladder. We all ask ourselves the same questions: Is this definitely the property I want? Am I paying too much? Can I really afford it? Buying a house or an apartment will…
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April 28, 2022
January 4, 2021
Domestic abuse has always been a problem within our society, lurking and often hidden from view, but always there. Unfortunately lock down, job losses and the stress and fear caused by the pandemic have created a huge surge in domestic violence cases in 2020, a trend set to continue in 2021. Unfortunately, Hertfordshire is not…
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December 18, 2020
We can’t have much Christmas fun this year so we thought an office quiz would be nice. There were cries of protest because our Born at Christmas Quiz was tough. What do you think? Can you identify the people that are described below? A link to the answers can be found at the bottom of…
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December 7, 2020
Harpenden Colts Old Boys Reserves, sponsored by Bretherton Law, picked up their first ever silverware with a 3-2 victory over Blacksmiths in the Herts Advertiser Intermediate Cup Final. The game was carried forward from the shortened 2019-20 season, brought to an abrupt end by the Covid-19 outbreak. Cheered on by an enthusiastic group of parents,…
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December 7, 2020
With public health at the front of everyone’s minds it is no surprise that more and more people have been updating their wills, or in many cases drawing up a will for the first time. It has long been the case that a will must be signed by the testator (the person who is making…
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December 7, 2020
The world is mourning the death of Sir Sean Connery at the age of ninety. Connery’s portrayal of James Bond, the world’s most famous fictional spy, is widely acknowledged to be the best among the six actors who have played the role, and it set the benchmark for the 25 Bond films released so far.…
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November 25, 2020
As defined in the government website www.gov.uk: applying for the legal right to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions (their `estate’) when they die is called “applying for probate”. Before the next of kin or Executor named in a will can claim or dispose of any of the deceased person’s assets they may have…
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November 16, 2020
St Albans is a handsome city and an attractive place to live, but few locals would describe the place as being in the country. Recent research by house-moving website Compare My Move takes a different view, placing St Albans second in its ranking of the top 50 Countryside Locations to Re-locate to across England and…
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October 26, 2020
New research by property consultants Knight Frank predicts that 173,000 new homes could be built as a result of simplified planning rules which the government introduced in August, 2020. The changes permit property developers and owners to bypass elements of planning law, allowing vertical extensions of up to two stories on residential and commercial blocks,…
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October 19, 2020
The Bank of Mum and Dad (BoMaD) is playing an increasing role in helping people with house purchases. Research by insurance group Legal & General reveals that over the last 12 months 71% of first-time buyers could not have made it onto the housing ladder without financial assistance from family or friends. Were it not…
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We recently completed on the sale of a flat and the purchase of a house, with Osman Dervish acting for us. Osman was responsive, professional and commercial to ensure the transaction was done as efficiently as possible. He faced an inexperienced and extremely rude solicitor who acted for our purchaser but always maintained a cool and professional manner notwithstanding how infuriating she was! This really helped to ensure we worked our way through the issues she created. Brethertons were also good value. Highly recommended.
Sarah Wright
I know this law firm cover many different areas which I would use if I ever needed them. I can never thank Sandra Bradley enough for her professionalism and hours of work over the past 6 months in what was a complex family case. Her support was incredible she was always honest and never gave false hope. I have every confidence in recommending this law firm and will go back to them if I ever need further help or advice. Thank you once again. Dawn
Dawn Brett
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Sandra Bradley and her team were extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Her care, consideration and professionalism were outstanding. I felt totally supported & extremely well represented throughout a very complex & complicated case for nine months. Words cannot express my gratitude for the result she achieved. Highly recommend to everyone.
Jen Bullock
Huge thanks to Lucy Madley and her team. They were friendly, helpful and proactive, keeping us informed at every turn and we have now bought our first house. I would recommend happily to friends and family.
Jack du Pille
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I have done three conveyancing transactions and handled a Probate via Bretherton Law in the last 6-8 months. Bretherton Law is probably not the cheapest option in either case, but you do get the service and attention you pay for. Both Anne Stockley (Probate) and Isobel Doherty (Conveyancing) were outstanding and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Joe Hames
We recently used Bretherton Law for a sale and purchase. We were really pleased with the service received. The team were responsive and professional at all times. They took the time to answer any queries we had in detail to ensure we fully understood everything. Most importantly, there was a sense or urgency throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend Bretherton Law.
Adam
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My name is Ruth Palmer Cooper. I am posting this review to publicly confirm that this solicitors is simply the best in St Albans. I have had the pleasure of dealing with Mr Osman Dervish and his team for the past 18 months. Throughout the entire process , Mr Dervish has been outstanding. He is a remarkable solicitor who answered various queries and handled all of the ups and downs with great professionalism and clarity. He supported me through so many very tricky moments and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. He is polite and courteous.I would recommend him highly and the company are very lucky to have such a brilliant solcitor working within their establishment. Many thanks for making this whole episode so much more bearable.
william palmer cooper
We are so pleased to have worked again with Osman Dervish at Bretherton Law.
Osman always goes out of his way to support us when buying or selling and is such an incredibly nice gentleman to converse with.
Thanks for all your support Osman. D Grant
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Sandra Bradley and team, assisted my partner and I through a very difficult time. They guided us through a very complex arena that was completely foreign to us with professional dedication and compassion throughout. I still have them on speed dial and would use Bretherton Law for all my legal needs in the future and have recommended to many family and friends already, who have also had a highly positive experience.
Richard Saunders
Serving Communities
We have been advising our local communities in the Northern Home Counties and London for over fifty years but now, from our base in St Albans, we also serve clients across England and Wales