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Easter Egg Hunt Success

Laura Manton
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  On Good Friday, Dawson Hart held their annual Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt, and it was an egg-cellent day, despite the April showers! The Uckfield community turned out in great numbers to enjoy the day’s festivities, helping us raise an...

Dawson Hart Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt 2026

Laura Manton
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  We are so egg-cited to once again be holding our charity Easter Egg Hunt at the Uckfield Rugby Club, on Good Friday. Taking place from 11am-1:30pm on Friday, the 3 rd of April, we have a fun-filled day planned – packed with activities for the...

Goodbye to "No‑Fault" Evictions and Fixed Term Tenancies - Renters Rights Act 2025

Stuart Long
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  The Renters Rights Act 2025 marks one of the most significant shake‑ups to the private rented sector in a generation, reshaping the landscape for both residential tenants and landlords. Perhaps the most transformative feature of the Act is...

Making Lasting Powers of Attorney When You Are Unable to Sign

Tracey Abercromby
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  Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are documents whereby a donor (the person making the LPAs) gives authority to an attorney or attorneys to act on their behalf.  There are two types of LPA: Property and Financial, and Health and Welfare. ...

The First Homes Scheme: A Helping Hand for First-Time Buyers

Rebecca West
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  Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, especially in high-demand areas like the South-East. The First Homes Scheme is a government-backed initiative designed to make that first step onto the property ladder easier by offering new-build homes...

Life as a Trainee Solicitor at Dawson Hart

Rhiannon Haughton
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  I joined Dawson Hart in September 2024, shortly after graduating from Cardiff University with a Law LLB, and have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the firm so far. In August, I began my training as a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice, which incorporates...

Highlights from 2025 at Dawson Hart

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As we enter 2026, we’re taking a look back over the past year here at Dawson Hart Solicitors, and we have compiled some highlights to share with you. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service, regarding both legal and customer service....

Dawson Hart raise £3,486 for St Peter & St James Hospice!

Laura Manton
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On Friday 10 th October, we held our annual Barn Dance and wow, what a night it was! With fantastic food, magnificent music and an amazing atmosphere, this may well have been the best one yet! The event was an incredible success, with us raising...

Cyclathon Success

Lily Lemoine
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On Friday the 19 th of September, some of our Dawson Hart team took on the challenge of cycling 100km in five hours for our Charity of the Year – St Peter and St James Hospice. Not only did we smash our target distance by reaching 115km, but we also...

Informal Agreements Regarding Land Boundaries

Stuart Grace
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The Law of Property Act 1988 (Miscellaneous Provisions) contains legislation that protects areas of land from inadvertent transactions by ensuring that all such contracts must be evidenced in writing.  Nevertheless, the consequences of entering into...

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