Most people, when they come to see me about marriage breakdown, divorce and finances say that what they want is a ‘fair’ outcome and they would like matters to be resolved smoothly, with the minimum of upset – and, of course, legal costs. Most people are aware of the option of mediation. This is …
property
Buying a house with family help
According to data released by Legal and General and the Centre for Economic Business, parents are, on average, helping out to the tune of £18,000 (although London is over £30,000 and the South East over £20,000) in 27% of all house purchases, so around 317,000 properties a year. Whilst there is a …