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It certainly has been a crazy 6 months if you have been involved in trying to move home. With the SDLT holiday being announced last year we saw an increased demand in people wishing to move home. Our property department has been stretched to it's very...
Priti Mayor explains what a Divorce may look like in 2021 As we entered 2021 still in the grips of the pandemic it was true to say that no one in 2020 had escaped the impact it had on one’s daily life. It affected the way we worked, our finances,...
Full Time Receptionist Required: F Barnes Solicitors require a full time receptionist to join our busy and ever growing practice based in Romford, Gidea Park and Collier Row. Experience within the legal sector is preferred but not essential. The...
Well Done Team F B It was so nice to be back at Romford Golf Club after so many months of absence. We were delighted to enter a team in the Bank Holiday Quiz on Friday. After a few tense rounds of quizzing and debating we were declared the overall...
F Barnes are delighted to be working in partnership with St Francis Hospice in conjunction with their 'Make a Will' scheme. St Francis Hospice is a wonderful charity close to our hearts and we are ever grateful for the...
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Priti Mayor We are delighted to announce that Priti Mayor has joined the F Barnes Family Department in April 2021. Priti is another friendly face that will be adding valued experience to our already strong...
Worried about the future at your current firm? Are you fed up trying to reach 'Impossible Daily Targets? Want to benefit from an individual 'Profit Related Pay Bonus Scheme' If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes'...
What is the new Stamp Duty Holiday? Last summer, the government temporarily increased the amount at which stamp duty is paid to £500,000, for property sales in England and Northern Ireland. The tax break was due to end on 31 March, but Mr...
Bradley Grant of F Barnes Solicitors explains how you can apply for or defend an application to ‘Set Aside Judgement in Default’ What is a CCJ ? A CCJ is short for a ...
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Since the outbreak of Covid 19 many of us have turned our attention to ‘getting our affairs in order’. Historically making a Will is something that many leave until it is too late because it is something we do not like to think...
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How has recent legislation adapted to cope with the onset of Corona Virus? There has been a significant rise in the number of people wanting to organise their financial affairs by preparing their Lasting Will and Testament since the outbreak of...
Catherine Page - received this lovely gift today. Tracey Levins was feeling appreciated when she received these today In such miserable times our clients really do 'lift our spirits' and keep us going, so thank you to each...
Immediate Vacancy - Family Solicitor A new opportunity is open for someone 4 years PQE in Family Law to join our MD & Head of Family, Tiina Juhanson Do you want to benefit from an individual ‘Profit Related...
Liam Gough - Associate Solicitor joins our Wills and Probate Team We are thrilled to welcome Liam into the F Barnes family, who has certainly settled in well having already seen many clients, old and new, at our Gidea Park office where he is based. ...
Want to benefit from an individual ‘Profit Related Pay Bonus Scheme’? Are you looking to develop your career path and business development? Want to be part of a fully supportive friendly practice? We are looking for someone who has a...
F Barnes family wish our Katie Walker a Happy 40th Birthday Katie is F Barnes first point of contact with their clients, she is our receptionist at both Collier Row and Romford branches. Katie has such a bubbly and caring personality she is loved...
What is a settlement agreement? Formerly known as a compromise agreement, a settlement agreement is a legally binding contract made between employer and employee. A settlement agreement is usually used in connection with ending employment on agreed...
Katrina Lewis and team offer that 'Personal Touch' when it comes to Moving Home What makes our job worthwhile is to hear from happy clients. Our company ethos has always been that the 'Clients Come First'. Throughout lockdown there have...
Are you a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5 years PQE in Wills &Probate? Want to join a friendly team with great opportunities to progress? Due to our success we have continued to grow and we are looking to recruit an...
HM Land Registry Reveals Changes to Signature Requirements HM Land Registry has recently confirmed that it will now start accepting electronic signatures – paving the way for the entire conveyancing process to be conducted electronically. Many...
Divorce and COVID-19- We are here to Help The Covid 19 pandemic has proved a tipping point for many relationships, cracks have become chasms as couples have been forced to stay together 24/7. The pandemic has brought many couples together but for...
We are ready to help you make the most of the new Stamp Duty Relief Scheme Yesterday the government announced substantial changes to the levels of Stamp Duty that need to be paid. This measure is designed to give the residential housing market a...
Major overhaul of family courts to protect domestic abuse victims is revealled The government has announced an overhaul of how the Family Court deals with domestic abuse to provide greater protection to survivors of domestic abuse. Proposed...
F Barnes Solicitors are 'Open for Business' Coronavirus - Let's Look After Our Families As we navigate through this unchartered territory we wanted to bring a positive message to you and your loved ones. Over the last couple of...
After weeks of being in Lockdown the UK housing market has been given a reboot - what does this mean for us? Since the start of the lockdown we have been working hard to keep things moving for our clients. The enquiries, searches and legal process could...
Today we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day. 75 years ago today Britain and its Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender after almost six years of war and the generations that followed are eternally grateful for the VE...
Stuck in an abusive relationship during lockdown? You are not alone. Although it may feel that now you are trapped more than ever, the options available to you are still the same despite coronavirus, and there are many ways to be able to help you...
Covid 19 - No Disruption To Our Service Please note that whilst our offices are closed to clients in accordance with government guidelines we can still assist you with all your legal services from the comfort of your own home. F Barnes can alleviate any...
A day in the life of Tracey Levins of #TeamFBarnes Day 4 On day 4 of our meet the team working from home we take a visit to Tracey Levins who is your highly experienced 'always in demand' property expert. Tracey usually works at our...
A day in the life of Sangeet Tatem of #TeamFBarnes Sangeet Tatem working hard at Collier Row Day 3: As most of us start to get used to working from home to stay safe, some of us in the F Barnes family are 'Key Workers'...
What are the 'Stay at Home Rules' for Separated Families? We have had lots of enquires from worried parents who are separated, about how to manage contact between both parents during this unprecedented time. Some parents have expressed...
A day in the life of Martin Lawrence of #TeamFBarnes My assistants, Misty and Myrtle Last week was an unsettling week for many in the work place. Like many we had already laid the foundations for our staff to work from home and stay safe. We are now...
After a loved one dies it is hoped that their affairs can be dealt with smoothly, however, this is not always the case and sometimes the situation is not as straight forward as one had hoped. Problems may arise if there is no Will or indeed if there is a...
Coronavirus - Let's Look After Our Families We are heading towards unchartered territory in the coming weeks and are all aware of the impact this may have on our lives. Whilst we are surrounded by the doom and gloom in the news we wanted to...
Are you an experienced PA/ Legal Assistant in Wills & Probate? Want to be part of a friendly caring team? We Need YOU! The successful candidate must be experienced specifically, in the area of Wills, Probate and...
Queens Theatre Quiz a huge Success Well done to Tom Lowe for organising such a great night last Thursday at the Queens Theatre. Local businesses turned out in support to raise money for the theatre which is a wonderful part of our...
Announcing our latest team member - Reema Battu We were delighted when Reema agreed to join us in January this year as she is an absolute breath of fresh air! Reema joins the ever busy property department having over 5 years experience co-running a...
Would you like a new career in the New Year? Want to be a valued member of a friendly team? We are seeking an experienced Paralegal assistant with private client experience in the Wills & Probate department. We would like ...
Want to have a new challenge in 2020? Are you looking to develop your career path and business development? Want to be part of a fully supportive friendly practice? We are looking for someone who has been working as a litigation paralegal for at...
Experienced Private Client & Conveyancing Float Legal Secretary Required We require an experienced secretary to join us as a float assisting legal advisors predominately in the private client and property departments however, experience in family...
Financial pressures and family tensions over the Christmas period are blamed for the surge in divorce enquiries. When is Divorce Day? Divorce day is the first working Monday in January, this year it falls on Monday 7 th January. It is the day of the...
Christmas Jumper Day 2019 at Team F Barnes On Friday 13th December we supported St Francis Hospice with their Christmas Jumper Day at work. We are a little light on staff members on a Friday but everyone made a donation and we are...
Christmas - A time we spend with our loved ones Christmas! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” we sing! What comes to mind for you? Presents, roast turkey, crackers, parties, mulled wine, the school...
Full Time Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal Required A multi office High Street, Lexcel accredited practice seeks an experienced residential property legal assistant/paralegal. We seek someone who is naturally enthusiastic, committed...
Full Time Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal Required A multi office High Street, Lexcel accredited practice seeks an experienced residential property legal assistant/paralegal. We seek someone who is naturally enthusiastic, committed and keen to...
