News for Individuals
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Our Head of French Legal Services, Matthew Cameron, answers some common questions about French property. 1. I am hoping to buy a rural property in southern France. Having received a...
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Whilst trusts are prevalent in the UK and other common law jurisdictions, and are useful vehicles for holding and conveying assets, in France, they are viewed with suspicion because of...
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The concept of an ‘easement’ is one that many people are familiar with. It is a legal right to use or enter another person’s land for a specific purpose. It...
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Our Head of French Legal Services, Matthew Cameron, answers a common question about French property. Question: I am British and 81 years old. I have been divorced for nearly 40...
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Being asked to attend a police interview, whether under arrest or voluntarily, can feel intimidating. It’s important to understand what it means, what your rights are, and why having a...
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Property ownership brings many rewards, but it can also present unexpected challenges. One of these is the issue of natural nuisances. Unlike noise or boundary disputes, which clearly arise from...
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The new regulation came into force on 4 May 2021 and places a strong emphasis on allowing individuals who meet the relevant eligibility criteria to apply for either a Breathing...
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Choosing the appropriate Enforcement option can be daunting and overwhelming. At Ashtons Legal, we understand how important it is to recover what you’re owed efficiently, fairly and with as little...
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Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd and Powell v Ludgate House Ltd [2025] EWHC 1724 (Ch) The High Court has handed down a landmark decision in Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd...
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I have seen a building project which interests me for a flat purchase ‘en plan‘. Are there risks involved in buying in this way? Purchasing property off-plan, or VEFA, can...
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In the case of Marcus v Marcus [2024] EWHC 2086, the High Court was asked to consider the extent to which a stepchild may be able to benefit from a...
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Break clauses are a common feature in both residential and commercial leases, giving either the landlord or the tenant the ability to bring the lease to an end earlier than...
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