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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...

Selling Land to a Developer - What You Need to Know

Lochana Gabrielsen
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Are you thinking about selling some or all of your land to a developer?  Whether it’s a back garden, a field, or a larger parcel on the edge of town, selling land can be a great opportunity—but it’s not always straightforward. Before...

No Fault Divorce Three Years On

Jamie Wood
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April 2025 marked three years since the introduction of “no fault” divorce in England and Wales.  Prior to this, couples wanting to divorce had to rely on one of five facts to prove  the irretrievable breakdown of their marriage –...

Charity Easter Egg Hunt 2025

Laura Manton
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We’ve done it again!! Another successful good Friday for the fundraising team at Dawson Hart solicitors as another Charity Easter Egg Hunt goes out with a bang.  The Uckfield Community were out on mass last Friday to join in the festivities, and...

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