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...

Until 2018, it was illegal to sell alcohol on Good Friday in Ireland. The only way you could get around the ban was to have a drink on...

What are ‘Invasive Plant Species’ Japanese knotweed, Giant hogweed, Himalayan balsam, Rhododendrons, and New Zealand pygmyweed are...

Buying a property with an EV charging point When purchasing a property with an electric vehicle (EV) charging point, there are several...

We are proud to be associated with a brand-new initiative to improve the experience of home movers and professionals involved in the home...

A French Law A French law passed during World War I allows women to marry deceased men. It was likely introduced to allow fiancées and...

Asbestos in Pre-2000’s properties Asbestos is commonly found in properties built before 2000, but its use was prohibited after that...

As we head into the New Year, we may have new hopes for the year ahead. A new home is often at the top of people's wish lists. Working...

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

Cybercrime & conveyancing In recent years, conveyancing clients and conveyancers have increasingly fallen prey to sophisticated...

Members of Parliament Cannot Wear Any Armour Inside Parliament Quarters A Statute forbidding Bearing of Armour (1313) Act is still in...

As I continue my train journey to London today it got me looking up odd train bylaws. This is by far the oddest. "If you like your snails...

Law isn't boring (but its also very rarely like it is shown on TV). I'm bringing you a collection off odd laws from around the Globe....

Yesterday we signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging our support for the Armed Forces community. The signing of the Covenant confirms...

The process of legally purchasing a property need not be complex or stressful. Before even instructing your conveyancer, there are...

Welcome to My Blog! My name is Joanne Bowmer and I am the owner of Joanne Bowmer LTD. I have worked in the legal profession for some 20...