Do lawyers milk it?

Posted by Justin on Jan 17, 2010 in Abaddons Musings, cynicism, lawyers | 0 comments “An exact legal opinion on a claim could vary, depending on how expensive your lawyer is” – I read this recently (cannot now remember where) and thought, “How true!” Whatever the merits of a case, there will always be a lawyer willing to argue it – for a fee, of course.In a number of cases, this seems to be just to make money or because the client insists. Two...
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An improving market?

Posted by Justin on Jan 17, 2010 in Blogs, buying-pubs, English Pub, pub-buying, pub-sales, pubs | 0 comments It may be too early to tell for sure, but there are indications that there is more movement in the pub market than over the past few months: I am currently handling 4 leasehold pub sales and one freehold pub purchase, all of which were “stalled” before Christmas, but which are now leaping forward I hope this is a sign of better times to come – though the leasehold sale prices...
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Home Information Packs (again!)

Posted by Justin on Nov 25, 2009 in Abaddons Musings, conveyancing, estate agents, HIPs, lawyers, legal system | 0 comments I know I keep banging on about this, but it is my view that a combination of inadequate consultation by government, vested interests in the property industry trying to stifle change and competition on price rather than value resulted in a huge missed opportunity. Home Information Packs, properly prepared, can be of great benefit in streamlining conveyancing, to the benefit of all concerned:...
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Will the Tories scrap HIPs?

Posted by Justin on Nov 18, 2009 in Abaddons Musings, Uncategorized | 0 comments Comment from Rob Hailstone of HIPAG -“Grant Shapps has recently reiterated his intention to “scrap” Hips. What he hasn’t said publicly, is whether he will amend or replace them. However, the Conservatives have made it clear that they want to improve the home buying and selling process. It is therefore, highly unlikely that Mr Shapps will allow us to go back to the home...
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Choosing a lawyer

Posted by Justin on Oct 2, 2009 in Abaddons Musings, lawyers | 0 comments When choosing a lawyer to act for you, don’t just choose on price. Don’t just choose on quality, either – most people can’t afford that! Choose on value for money at the quality and service level you want and are prepared to pay for
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