Thomas & Thomas Solicitors Ltd https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/ Solicitors in South Wales Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:00:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-favicon-512x512-1-32x32.png Thomas & Thomas Solicitors Ltd https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/ 32 32 What happens if you die without a will? https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:47:07 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Creating a will is a crucial factor in everyone’s life, and is something everyone should do, regardless of age. Many people often avoid thinking about the concept of death, which could potentially be one of the key reasons that more than half of adults in the UK do not currently have a will in place. …

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]]> Leasehold vs Freehold: What’s the Difference? https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/leasehold-vs-freehold-whats-the-difference/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:51:53 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ When purchasing a property in the UK, it’s important to consider whether it is leasehold or freehold. This distinction significantly impacts your rights, responsibilities, and long-term costs as a property owner. In this blog, we break down the key differences between leasehold and freehold ownership, explore the pros and cons of each, and discuss how …

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]]> The Two Types of Personal Injury Compensation https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/the-two-types-of-personal-injury-compensation/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:04:09 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ If you’ve been injured or fallen ill due to someone else’s negligence or intentional misconduct, you may be entitled to claim compensation. In the UK, personal injury claims revolve around two primary types of damages, general damages and special damages. These categories ensure that both the physical and non-physical effects of your injury are considered. …

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]]> An employment law guide to the office Christmas party https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/an-employment-law-guide-to-the-office-christmas-party/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:53:58 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Learn how to navigate legal pitfalls and ensure a festive celebration for all. Our employment law experts provide essential tips and insights.

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]]> Using A Solicitor for Debt Recovery https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/using-a-solicitor-for-debt-recovery/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:23:53 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Help is at hand with legal steps available to help recover debt owed to you and your business, leaving you to focus on running your company

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]]> A Solicitor’s Guide to Navigating Property Disputes https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/a-solicitors-guide-to-navigating-property-disputes/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:14:42 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Property disputes can be both stressful and complex, impacting your finances, lifestyle, and peace of mind.

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]]> Understanding the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/understanding-the-renting-homes-wales-act-2016/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:03:59 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Being a landlord in Wales can be challenging from keeping up with changing regulations to ensuring that you stay compliant with the law.

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]]> A Guide to a Personal Injury Claim https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/a-guide-to-a-personal-injury-claim/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:06:16 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ A personal injury claim is a legal action whereby someone seeks compensation after having suffered physical or emotional trauma due to someone else's negligence or intentional misconduct.

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]]> Understanding Equity Release https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/understanding-equity-release/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:49:05 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Equity release is a good way to give over 55s the opportunity to release some of the money held in their property without selling it, offering them the freedom to do things that they may not otherwise have been able to do.

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]]> How to Sell Your Property Via Auction https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/how-to-sell-your-property-via-auction/ Tue, 21 May 2024 08:52:12 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Property can be sold in several ways, but have you ever considered selling your home in an auction? In January 2024, the number of properties sold under the hammer grew by

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]]> The Importance of Making a Will: What You Need to Know  https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-making-a-will-what-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:32:00 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Creating a will is an important milestone in everyone’s life, and is something which everyone should consider, regardless of age. But what is a will and why is it crucial to have one?  A will is a legal document which outlines how you would like your assets distributed after you pass away. It’s important to …

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]]> A step by step guide to buying or selling property https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/a-step-by-step-guide-to-buying-or-selling-property/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:45:39 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Conveyancing is the transfer of property ownership from one party to another, with one buying and the other selling. While buying and selling property may be a simple concept, the process itself can often be more complex. Between December and January last year there was an 110% increase in people enquiring after a conveyancing solicitor …

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]]> Five areas to consider when leasing commercial property https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/five-areas-to-consider-when-leasing-commercial-property/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:56:16 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ The UK commercial property rental market is predicted to look strong for at least the next five years. Latest Statista figures forecast growth in rentals between 2023 and 2027 across all sectors from industrial, office to retail, shopping centres and warehouses. Perhaps surprising to some, with the rise in working from home, office space rentals …

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]]> Understanding Unfair Dismissal https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/understanding-unfair-dismissal/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:19:57 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ If you’re facing an employment related legal issue, you’re not alone. We understand that dealing with employment law can be overwhelming, whether you’re the employer or the employee. Unfair dismissal is a statuary right that is important to understand when an employee is suddenly dismissed. Successful cases that received compensation have been falling since 2010, …

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]]> How Long Does a Power of Attorney Last? https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/how-long-does-a-power-of-attorney-last/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:38:17 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is the most common form of Power of Attorney, granting someone legal permission to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf should you lose capacity to manage these affairs yourself. It may be an illness or an accident which leaves you incapable of making critical and everyday decisions. …

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]]> What is Joint Tenancy? https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/what-is-joint-tenancy/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:31:04 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ In this blog, we’ll unravel the intricacies of property co-ownership, specifically the difference between ‘Joint Tenancy’ or ‘Tenants in Common’, and how these choices can profoundly affect your ownership experience. Did you know that there are significant legal and financial differences between both? How does a Joint Tenancy work? Property ownership can be shared in …

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]]> A guide to some of the most impactful UK law cases https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/a-guide-to-some-of-the-most-impactful-uk-law-cases/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:41:43 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ In the ever-evolving landscape of the UK legal system, certain cases shape the course of legislation and set crucial precedents for future judgements. Join us as we journey through some of the most impactful law cases in the UK. By delving into these legal battles in recent history, we offer a glimpse into the intricacies …

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]]> A guide to civil litigation https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/understanding-civil-litigation/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:45:34 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Are you facing a legal disagreement or problem? We know that dealing with legal matters can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the world of law.  In just the first three months of 2023 there were 443,000 civil litigation County Court claims lodged, the highest number for three years according to data from …

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]]> What is probate and when is it required? https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/what-is-probate/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:45:12 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ In the first three months of 2023, the Family Court saw 69,208 applications for probate grants, up 12% compared to the first quarter of 2022. Notably, the court managed to issue over 50,000 probate grants during this period. Furthermore an unprecedented 89% of applications, and 90% of grants, were processed digitally, signifying the continual shift …

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]]> A guide to wills and remarriage https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/wills-and-remarriage/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:17:31 +0000 https://www.thomasandthomassolicitors.co.uk/blog/ Did you know the most recent ONS government figures on marriage and divorce show that the number of people to remarry in the UK has remained largely the same since 2019? In fact, the number of people to marrying more than once remains quite high. Over 14% of marriages involved both partners remarrying while 17% …

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