Buying a Property at Auction

Property Auctions are often popular with investors and buyers who are looking to get a bargain however buying at auction can be risky as properties can have structural or title issues.  It is therefore very important to seek legal advice before attending the auction to bid for a property and also important to inspect the […]

Adkirk Wills and Probate

A simple, no nonsense approach to wills & Probate. At Adkirk Law Solicitors, we are more than just a legal firm; we are your trusted partners in securing your family’s future. We understand that wills and probate matters can be complex and emotional, and we are here to make this journey as smooth as possible […]

The Leasehold Reform Bill: a misplaced eye on developers

Limiting a ground rents ban to new-builds seems oddly aimed at housebuilders, who for the most part have completely modified their practice on this anyway – and is a missed opportunity to help existing leaseholders By Linda Kirk The practice of doubling ground rents and the need for more strident leasehold reform have been the […]

Leasehold reform: Realign the wheel, don’t reinvent it

The government has come under fire in recent times for its U-turn on plans to overhaul the leasehold system, with critics branding the system ‘feudalistic’ and calling for a new system to take its place altogether. However, it could be argued that to have promised to entirely scrap the leasehold system was, in the first […]

Red Rose Finalists

We are extremely proud to have been nominated and then selected as a finalist of the Lancashire Business View Red Rose Awards 2023 #RRA2023. We have been selected as finalists in the Professional Services category in recognition of our ‘refreshingly different’ approach to providing our Conveyancing services. We are conveyancing solicitors and an all female […]