Hughes Solicitors
19 High Street
Heathfield
TN21 8LU
8:45am to 5pm
Monday to Friday
(evenings and weekend
by prior appointment)
Hughes Solicitors
19 High Street
Heathfield
TN21 8LU
8:45am to 5pm
Monday to Friday
(evenings and weekend
by prior appointment)
Rishi Sunak announced two key changes for home owners and buyers in his ‘Plan for Jobs’ speech on 8 July, as he seeks to kick-start the economy and avoid the much-predicted recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The two new policies are: Stamp duty holiday...
The announcement to re-start the housing market has been resoundingly welcomed, with estate agents and solicitors operating under new guidance to enable people to move home safely. After several weeks of inactivity, buyers and sellers are preparing for a surge in...
The government has published some information and advice for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations during the coronavirus outbreak while the sector plays such a key role in supporting vulnerable people. It is important for volunteers and people...
With the current coronavirus crisis sadly affecting many people in the emergency services, particularly frontline NHS staff, support for key health and care workers and their families is needed now more than ever. When someone dies and their estate is valued for...
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) has issued an urgent call encouraging families to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) as a precautionary measure during the coronavirus crisis. Concerned that take up figures for LPA’s have not increased in...
On 11 May the Government has released new guidance on social distancing regulations and a roadmap for how the UK will adjust its response to the COVID-19 crisis. Click here to read the full guidance. The Government also released an updated version of their coronavirus...
We believe that it is more important than ever in the current crisis, to still come together in spirit to remember the courage, service and sacrifice of those who fought for our freedom in World War II. ‘It is such a shame we will be in lockdown as we were looking...
Unfortunately, alongside all the goodwill and community spirit which is coming to the fore during the current crisis, the coronavirus pandemic will also be seen as an opportunity for criminals and fraudsters. Action Fraud have advised that fraudsters will use any...
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has published updated guidance on making a lasting power of attorney and acting as an attorney or deputy while following social distancing rules. It will continue to deliver its services and support those who are planning for...