News
Jackie Rudge joins Charles French & Co Family Department
We are pleased to announce that Jackie Rudge has joined the firm as a Solicitor within our Family Department. Jackie qualified in 1993 and has a wide experience of acting for clients in all aspects of family matters including • Divorce • All financial aspects arising from family breakdowns • Separations agreements • Pre and… Read more »
Have you taken advantage of the latest Stamp Duty Land Tax guidelines?
As of the 8th July 2020, the government introduced new guidelines for Stamp Duty Land Tax. If you purchase a residential property up to the sum of £500,000.00 then there will be no stamp duty payable (unless you are subject to the surcharge rates). These measures will last until the 31st March 2021. Please contact… Read more »
Residential Property: Selling and Buying
Selling and Buying residential property during the Coronavirus Outbreak brings with it certain difficulties. We recommend that you carefully read the Government’s Advice on moving home. www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronovirus-covid-19-outbreak There is no need if you are selling and/or buying to immediately withdraw from your transaction, but it is imperative that you follow the Government’s guidance on moving… Read more »
Residential Property: Residential Tenancies
Landlords and Tenants of residential property are both likely to experience difficulties faced with the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak. The Coronavirus Act 2020 came into force on 25 March 2020 and contains some new legislation aimed to protect tenants and to prevent evictions during the Coronavirus outbreak. The Act provides for a Landlord to… Read more »
Commercial Property: Landlord and Tenant
Commercial Property: Landlord and Tenant Landlords and Tenants are both likely to experience difficulties faced with the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak. The Coronavirus Act 2020 came into force on 25 March 2020 and contains some new legislation aimed to protect tenants who have been hit hard financially during the Coronavirus outbreak. During the “relevant… Read more »
An Evening with Michael Vaughan
Thanks to St Austell Cricket Club and Carlyon Bay Golf Club for hosting a brilliant evening with Michael Vaughan.
WE ARE RECRUITING
We are looking to employ a legal secretary within our residential property department in Truro. Residential conveyancing experience is essential. You will have excellent typing skills, be able to produce accurate documents via dictation and other means and be on hand to provide a high quality administrative and secretarial service. You will be confident in… Read more »
Free 30 minute consultation on all litigation matters!
Did you know ? We recognise that with the lack of access to justice, many people worry about the cost of litigation We are one of the only local firms who offer free 30-minute consultations on all litigation matters Our consultations are available in pre-booked slots on Wednesday afternoons in our St Austell offices or alternatively,… Read more »
Cornwall Chambers Networking Breakfast
Charles French & Co had a great time attending the Cornwall Chamber networking breakfast last week at the Alverton Hotel. A fantastic opportunity to catch up with so many other local businesses who also attended, whilst enjoying the insightful presentation given by Matt Bunt of St Austell Printing Company Limited.