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Featured News | 12 Dec 2025

Am I Eligible for the Right to Buy Scheme? Key Rules Explained

The Right to Buy scheme helps council tenants purchase their homes at a discount, but not everyone qualifies. In this guide we explain who can apply, how discounts are calculated, and how our team can support you through the process from start to completion.

Featured News | 17 Nov 2025

Should I Replace an Enduring Power of Attorney with a Lasting Power of Attorney?

If you created an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) before October 2007, it remains legally valid and does not need replacing. However, many people now choose to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for added flexibility, including health and welfare decisions. Our specialist solicitors can advise on whether an LPA is right for you and guide you through the full creation and registration process.

Featured News | 24 Oct 2025

Lasting Powers of Attorney Certificate Provider – What you need to know

A Lasting Power of Attorney must include a certificate signed by an independent person confirming the donor understands and agrees freely to the LPA. Choosing the right certificate provider is essential to avoid rejection or delay. HSR Law can guide and act as your certificate provider.

Featured News | 4 Jun 2024

Selling a company after 38 years and why we chose HSR Law

“The team was so professional. So there for you. It was like they’d done 38 years of business with you.”

Am I Eligible for the Right to Buy Scheme? Key Rules Explained

The Right to Buy scheme helps council tenants purchase their homes at a discount, but not everyone qualifies. In this guide we explain who can apply, how discounts are calculated, and how our team can support you through the process from start to completion.

Should I Replace an Enduring Power of Attorney with a Lasting Power of Attorney?

If you created an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) before October 2007, it remains legally valid and does not need replacing. However, many people now choose to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for added flexibility, including health and welfare decisions. Our specialist solicitors can advise on whether an LPA is right for you and guide you through the full creation and registration process.

Lasting Powers of Attorney Certificate Provider – What you need to know

A Lasting Power of Attorney must include a certificate signed by an independent person confirming the donor understands and agrees freely to the LPA. Choosing the right certificate provider is essential to avoid rejection or delay. HSR Law can guide and act as your certificate provider.

Graham Bembridge retires after more than 50 years in the Legal Profession

Graham is taking his well-earned retirement from the firm after 50+ years in the Legal Profession in Gainsborough.

Protecting your Estate against future care costs – “Can I transfer my property to my children to avoid paying care fees?”

A question we often get asked is whether clients are able to gift their assets away to their children to avoid this asset being taken into consideration if they required residential care.

Share Rights & Classes: What your investment really says about you!

If you are dealing with specific situations regarding share classes or rights, it's often advisable to seek legal advice to ensure the Articles of Association accurately reflect the desired governance structure.

Shareholders and Directors: Who’s the Boss, and who’s just watching the show?

Directors are responsible for the day-to-day running of a company. Shareholders are the owners of the company, holding shares that represent their proportionate interest in the company.

Flying Solo: Can a private company have one director and one shareholder?

We would recommend a sole director and sole shareholder review their articles to ensure they are suitable. Sole directors should also consider whether it is appropriate for the needs of the company to be governed completely by one person.

Making Powers of Attorney – Why use a solicitor?

Our specialist LPA team can advise you from start to finish on the LPA procedure from creation to registration of the document.

A quick guide to remortgaging

Remortgaging is the process of switching your existing mortgage to a new deal, either with your current lender or a different one.

Traditional v Modern Auctions

Exploring and comparing the difference between traditional and modern method auctions when purchasing property.

Stamp Duty Changes from 1st April 2025

Significant changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) are being implemented from 1st April 2025.

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