General News Archives - Bowling & Co Solicitors

From Trainee to Solicitor: Arisa’s Journey

June 2, 2025
Arisa Khongpirom
General News, Residential, News, Commercial

In this insightful video, one of our newly qualified solicitors Arisa Khongpirom shares her personal journey and experiences that led her to join our commercial property department, offering valuable perspective for aspiring legal professionals. Take a look to find out more.

Landlord & Tenant – What is Right to Rent?

May 7, 2025
Gavin Lampert
Dispute Resolution, Property Market News, General News, Property Law

Before renting a property in England, you must prove your right to rent. Similarly, before a landlord can rent a property to you, they need to establish that you have a right to rent it. The core requirement is to provide satisfactory documents on which to base the right to rent.

Chancellor’s certain statement for uncertain times

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a confident Spring Statement, aiming to instil certainty at home amid growing global uncertainty, highlighting opportunities for businesses — particularly in construction, defence, and tech — to benefit from the government’s growth plans.

The Renters’ Rights Bill: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond

March 26, 2025
Umekalsoom Mazhar
Property Market News, General News, Property Law, Private

The Renters' Rights Bill, currently making its way through Parliament, is set to become law in 2025. This piece of legislation will bring significant changes to the private rented sector, impacting both landlords and tenants.

Don’t moth-ball your secrets when you sell

March 19, 2025
Mohammed Moula
Property Market News, General News, Property Law, Residential

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments — but when sellers keep secrets, it can lead to costly consequences. A recent High Court ruling over a £32 million London mansion infested with moths is a sharp reminder of why honesty is crucial in property sales.

Understanding the Building Safety Act 2022: Key Changes and What They Mean for You

February 17, 2025
Mohammed Moula
Property Market News, General News, Property Law

The Building Safety Act 2022 represents a major shift in how we approach building safety in the UK, with a particular focus on high-rise buildings.

Understanding Defamation Law: Protecting Your Reputation

Defamation law is in place to protect individuals and businesses from reputational harm caused by untrue or damaging claims. If you have been the target of defamatory statements or are concerned about your own communications, it’s crucial to understand how defamation law works and how it can help you protect your interests.

Tree Preservation Orders

January 22, 2025
Harry Lee
General News, News

Trees and hedgerows are vital features of our landscape, providing essential habitats for wildlife, enhancing our environment, and contributing to the character of local areas.

Rights when online orders get lost or don’t arrive

January 16, 2025
Gavin Lampert
Banking, General News

When you order goods online, you enter into a contract with the seller. In terms of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the goods must be delivered to you within 30 calendar days unless you have agreed a shorter or longer period with the seller.

Are we heading for an Incapacity Crisis?

The UK is ‘sleepwalking’ towards a dementia crisis with millions of people failing to take steps to prepare for losing mental capacity, a solicitors organisation has warned.

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