Buying your first commercial property is exciting. Whether you're opening new business premises, expanding your company or stepping into property investment, owning commercial property can be a significant milestone. However, commercial purchases are very different from buying a home. Hidden costs, legal issues and unexpected [...]
When planning ahead, many people focus solely on their Will. While a Will is essential, it may not always provide the level of protection or control you want in place. Trusts are often overlooked when it comes to estate planning, yet they can play a [...]
Welcome to part three of Backhouse Solicitors’ three-part series, Independent Legal Advice Explained. In parts one and two, we covered ID1 and ID2 forms and personal guarantees. In this final part, we look at Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor arrangements, including the risks and legal considerations [...]
Welcome to part two of Backhouse Solicitors’ three-part series, Independent Legal Advice Explained, where we provide an overview of independent legal advice, including ID1 forms, personal guarantees and joint borrower sole proprietor arrangements. In part one, we explored ID1 and ID2 forms. In part two, [...]
We’ve created a three-part series, Independent Legal Advice Explained, to break down the key aspects of independent legal advice in a clear and practical way. From ID1 forms and personal guarantees to joint borrower sole proprietor arrangements. We begin in part one with an essential [...]
If you own a leasehold flat, you may at some point consider joining together with your fellow leaseholders to purchase the freehold of that building. This legal process is known as collective enfranchisement. It allows leaseholders who take part to move from being tenants under [...]
From 1st January 2027, there will be major reforms to unfair dismissal law, including a significantly shorter qualifying period and the expected removal of the compensation cap. For business owners, these changes mean less time to assess new hires, greater exposure to claims and a [...]
Small businesses across the UK have experienced significant challenges caused by delayed payments. On 19th May 2026, the Government introduced a new Bill in the House of Lords aimed at tackling late payments and improving cash flow for small businesses and suppliers. Late payments not [...]
The tragic case of Archie Battersbee, which unfolded a few years ago, highlighted just how difficult end of life decisions can become when a person’s wishes aren’t known. His family faced an incredibly painful legal process, unable to make the decisions they felt were right [...]
With the new rates now in place for the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”), it is important that all employers update their pay structure to reflect the changes and keep sufficient records to ensure workers are being paid the correct entitlement. As we all know, pay [...]
