We are now closed until 10am 6th January 2025. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New...

When it comes to property law services, experience matters. That's why Joanne Bowmer LTD stands out from the crowd with over 20 years of...

It's Illegal for Your Chicken to Cross the Road in Georgia Yep, that's right! In an effort to encourage people to keep their chickens...

We welcome our new office dog Bella. Bella has had 6 months to settle in and we are pleased to say she has passed her probation...

The Early Days: A Personal Story Joanne's passion for law ignited at a young age when she realized the impact of having a good lawyer has...

Are you in need of property law services but find it challenging to schedule appointments during regular business hours? Look no further...

Married Women Can Only Have One Glass of Wine in Bolivia If you're a single woman in La Paz, Bolivia, drink up! But if you are married,...

It's Illegal to Reincarnate Without Permission in China ITibetan Buddist monks are not allowed to reincarnate after they die unless they...

Anti Money Laundering (AML) checks refer to the due diligence procedures required by law. The Fourth EU Money Laundering Directive,...

I was absolutely thrilled today to learn that I have been shortlisted for 2 awards in the UK Business Awards. Well done to everyone...

We are now closed until 10am 4th January 2024. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New...

Time for some more random laws. A festive take this time. Salmon Act of 1986 – it is illegal to handle a salmon “under suspicious...

Building Regulations establish minimum standards for design, construction, and alterations to virtually every building to ensure the...

The Exchange of Contracts and Completion process marks the point at which the seller and buyer are irrevocably and legally committed to...

No Selfies With Buddha in Sri Lanka When you take a selfie with Buddha, you are turning your back on him. Tsk, tsk. This sign of...

Let the buyer beware - ‘Caveat Emptor’ It is crucial for a buyer to have a house or flat professionally surveyed before the exchange of...

What is a ‘Gifted Deposit’? The first kind of 'gifted deposit,' known as a 'Seller's gifted deposit,' occurs when the seller offers a...

What are ‘Searches’? Before you are committed to purchasing the property upon the exchange of contracts, your conveyancer will conduct...

It's Illegal to Wear High Heels to the Acropolis When packing for a trip to Greece, make sure you have the right shoes. The country...

While we cannot provide specific advice on whether to install panels on an existing property, the following insights may be helpful. If...