Odd Laws No 12
It's Illegal for Your Chicken to Cross the Road in Georgia Yep, that's right! In an effort to encourage people to keep their chickens...
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Joanne Bowmer
Sep 121 min read
New Staff member - Bella Head of Shredding
We welcome our new office dog Bella. Bella has had 6 months to settle in and we are pleased to say she has passed her probation...
Guest Writer
Sep 52 min read
A Tale of Resilience and Success: The Journey of an Award-Winning UK Property Lawyer
The Early Days: A Personal Story Joanne's passion for law ignited at a young age when she realized the impact of having a good lawyer has...
Guest Writer
Sep 31 min read
Out-of-Hours Property Law Services by Experienced Local Lawyer
Are you in need of property law services but find it challenging to schedule appointments during regular business hours? Look no further...
Joanne Bowmer
Apr 182 min read
Odd Laws No 11
Married Women Can Only Have One Glass of Wine in Bolivia If you're a single woman in La Paz, Bolivia, drink up! But if you are married,...
Joanne Bowmer
Mar 142 min read
Odd Laws No 10
It's Illegal to Reincarnate Without Permission in China ITibetan Buddist monks are not allowed to reincarnate after they die unless they...
Joanne Bowmer
Feb 25 min read
Identity checks & AML
Anti Money Laundering (AML) checks refer to the due diligence procedures required by law. The Fourth EU Money Laundering Directive,...
Joanne Bowmer
Jan 171 min read
UK Business Awards
I was absolutely thrilled today to learn that I have been shortlisted for 2 awards in the UK Business Awards. Well done to everyone...
Joanne Bowmer
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Christmas Opening Hours 2023
We are now closed until 10am 4th January 2024. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New...
Joanne Bowmer
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Odd Laws No 9
Time for some more random laws. A festive take this time. Salmon Act of 1986 – it is illegal to handle a salmon “under suspicious...
Joanne Bowmer
Nov 10, 20234 min read
Building Regulations
Building Regulations establish minimum standards for design, construction, and alterations to virtually every building to ensure the...
Joanne Bowmer
Oct 4, 20234 min read
Exchange & Completion
The Exchange of Contracts and Completion process marks the point at which the seller and buyer are irrevocably and legally committed to...
Joanne Bowmer
Sep 2, 20232 min read
Odd Laws No 8
No Selfies With Buddha in Sri Lanka When you take a selfie with Buddha, you are turning your back on him. Tsk, tsk. This sign of...
Joanne Bowmer
Aug 1, 20235 min read
Surveys
Let the buyer beware - ‘Caveat Emptor’ It is crucial for a buyer to have a house or flat professionally surveyed before the exchange of...
Joanne Bowmer
Jul 5, 20236 min read
Gifted Deposits
What is a ‘Gifted Deposit’? The first kind of 'gifted deposit,' known as a 'Seller's gifted deposit,' occurs when the seller offers a...
Joanne Bowmer
Jun 9, 20234 min read
Property Searches
What are ‘Searches’? Before you are committed to purchasing the property upon the exchange of contracts, your conveyancer will conduct...
Joanne Bowmer
May 29, 20232 min read
Odd Laws No 7
It's Illegal to Wear High Heels to the Acropolis When packing for a trip to Greece, make sure you have the right shoes. The country...
Joanne Bowmer
May 3, 20235 min read
Buying a property with solar panels
While we cannot provide specific advice on whether to install panels on an existing property, the following insights may be helpful. If...
Joanne Bowmer
Apr 7, 20231 min read
Odd Laws No 6 - An Easter Special
Until 2018, it was illegal to sell alcohol on Good Friday in Ireland. The only way you could get around the ban was to have a drink on...
Joanne Bowmer
Apr 3, 20234 min read
Japanese Knotweed
What are ‘Invasive Plant Species’ Japanese knotweed, Giant hogweed, Himalayan balsam, Rhododendrons, and New Zealand pygmyweed are...
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