Do things your way

One of our most fundamental rights is the freedom to manage our affairs how we see fit, making key decisions that shape the way we live our lives. But what happens when you're no longer deemed capable of thinking for yourself? Who makes these decisions for you and at what cost?
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A new lease of life for property values

Throughout the UK, short leases are a ticking time bomb for unsuspecting homeowners, potentially wiping tens of thousands of pounds from property values. Yet, this problem can easily be avoided by simply extending the lease before it falls under 80 years - a legal process that, if done correctly, can pay for itself many times over when it's time to sell up.
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Behold the benefits of freehold

In a tough economy and with an uncertain housing market, it's never been more important to safeguard the value of our homes. It?s a message that has seen more and more flat owners unite to purchase the freehold interest of their block - a process known as Leasehold Enfranchisement.
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The right to manage finances

At a time when every pound is being made to stretch further than ever, it's vital we retain a solid grip of how and where our money is spent. But what of leaseholders whose decisions are taken out of their hands by their landlords and management companies? According to Robert Plant LLB, Commercial Property Partner at leading law firm Tolhurst Fisher, there is a simple solution that can pay for itself within just a year.
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Counting the cost of unfair dismissal

New employment laws for dismissal (including redundancy dismissals) will come into force on 6th April this year, following the Employment Act 2008. Despite being designed to tackle the shortfalls of the current process, employment law specialist, Mary Sutton, of leading law firm Tolhurst Fisher, warns employers the cost of getting things wrong is as great as ever.
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New faces signal growth for Tolhurst Fisher

Legal firm Tolhurst Fisher LLP has announced plans for expansion with a recession beating package of new and improved services - and it has recruited some of the most talented people in the area to take the practice forward.
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