Anyone who applied to register a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017 could be entitled to a refund of up to £108, after cost savings made by the Office of the Public Guardian were not passed on to consumers. The OPG is the public body which registers Lasting…
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February 20, 2018
February 12, 2018
A report by the Local Government Association has revealed that over the last two years nearly one in ten new homes was converted from what had previously been office accommodation. Where such conversions were carried out there had been no provision for affordable housing, nor any corresponding investment in infrastructure such as schools, transport or…
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February 6, 2018
Having a solid lease on their commercial property is essential for the success of any business – be it an office, factory, shop or warehouse. So if your lease is coming to the end of its term it is important to seek professional advice to ensure your new lease is agreed as smoothly as possible,…
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February 3, 2018
We hope you`ll find that our website is not only new but also much improved, making it more user-friendly, more informative and easier to navigate. We`ve tried to include the right amount of information to show you the services and advice we can offer, but if there`s anything more you need to know just give…
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January 29, 2018
The Herts Advertiser reports last year (Oct 26th) that a 39 year old man of no fixed abode has pleaded guilty to the charge of theft of a children’s Wendy house. The Wendy house was stolen from Highfield Lane Day Nursery and was valued at £1500, with the thief receiving an 18-month suspended prison sentence…
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January 5, 2018
Figures from the Office for National Statistics confirm that more of us pass away during the winter months than during summer. The combination of cold weather, respiratory problems, more virulent strains of influenza or less effective vaccines combine to make the winter months a dangerous time, particularly for the elderly and sick. The figures suggest…
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December 11, 2017
So said Benjamin Franklin, scientist, author, statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He probably wasn`t referring to the increase in house prices the closer you live to the best schools, but the facts prove this is indeed the case. The Department of Education`s figures show that house prices near the…
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December 6, 2017
Hertfordshire Independent Living Services (HILS) this year celebrates 10 years of helping elderly and vulnerable people across the county to continue living in their own home. Established in 2007, the service began as a meals on wheels provider, with just one site at Letchworth and two vehicles. Ten years later HILS claims to be the…
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November 23, 2017
Herts County Council has identified empty-nesters, couples whose children have grown up and left home, as a way of meeting the demand for new foster parents. An appeal in St Albans Council`s Community News publication directs anyone interested in becoming a foster carer to their fostering website: Hertfordshire Fostering As the Newsletter rightly says: Empty…
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November 15, 2017
In October, 2017, the Government issued a consultation document entitled Improving the Home Buying and Selling Process, intended as the first stage in making it “cheaper, faster and less stressful” to buy or sell property. With over one million homes bought and sold every year, and with the industry reported to be on the threshold…
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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
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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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
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
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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
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 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
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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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
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