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• Big changes on the way for millions of struggling leaseholders as Government announces changes to lease extension rights
  When a lease approaches 81 years remaining on the term, buyers and their lenders would expect a lease to be extended in order to avoid expensive lease extensions costs at a later stage ...read more
• Making a Will in uncertain times.
  During these uncertain times it's important to think about making a Will to ensure that those people you want to inherit actually do, we can help. ...read more
• What would happen if you couldn’t deal with your financial affairs due to ill health?
  If you would like to talk further about making a Lasting Power of Attorney, we can provide advice and guidance. ...read more
• Have you lost a loved one to Covid19?
  If you have you lost a loved one to Covid 19, we can provide advice and support to help you and your family. ...read more
• Residential Property Boom – but not for all!
  The recent boom in residential property sales caused by pent up demand from the Covid 19 lockdown and the stamp duty land tax reduction has been a real boon for many in the property industry and home owners across the country. ...read more
• Katie Ward promoted to Associate Solicitor at Penman Sedgwick
  We are pleased to announce that Katie Ward has been promoted to Associate Solicitor at Penman Sedgwick! ...read more
• Commercial Leases and Contractual Break Rights
  Are you a commercial tenant with an imminent break right? If so, and if you are considering exercising this right, it is vital that you take great care in doing so.  ...read more
• Penman Sedgwick support the ‘Chilterns MS Centre’s Make a Will Month’ in November
  Penman Sedgwick join in Chilterns MS Centre's Make A Will Month: during November we will be waiving our fees for standard Wills in lieu of a donation to the Centre.  ...read more
• Commercial Leases: the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Part 3
  In my previous columns I have touched upon the impact the pandemic is having on the provisions in many commercial leases relating to payment of quarterly rents, and also the changing occupational requirements of some commercial tenants. ...read more
• Commercial Leases: the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Part 2
  In my previous column I highlighted the impact of the current pandemic on the provisions in many commercial leases relating to payment of quarterly rents – something that is still an issue for many landlords and tenants with the advent of the June quarter day. In this issue I focus on the impact the pandemic is having on the occupational requirements of some commercial tenants. ...read more