Alzheimer’s Society Cupcake Day
There’s nothing we love more than getting behind a worthy cause. Amy Ellis and Chloe Preston who are Dementia Friends have decided to run a Cupcake sale. We will be busy baking cakes to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society and selling them outside our offices on Tuesday, 12th June between 11.00am and 3.00pm. Funds raised on the day are aimed to raise awareness for the fight against...Read More
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Health & Wellbeing Event
The Health & Wellbeing Event of the Wallington Community Wellbeing Group took place on 27 April at the Trinity Centre in Maldon Road, Wallington, SM6 8BL. We were proud to sponsor it. The view from our stall Read More
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We are sponsoring Wallington Community Wellbeing Group!
Come along to the free Wallington Community Wellbeing Group – being held at the Trinity Centre in Wallington on the 27th April 2018 between 11am and 3pm! Read More
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New information if you have a Lasting Power of Attorney!
Following a recent review of their fee charging regime, the Office of the Public Guardian will now be refunding people who registered a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) with them between 2013 and 2017. The refunds due are as follows: When you paid the fee Refund for each power of attorney April to September 2013 £54 October 2013 to...Read More
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Good News for First Time Buyers!
In the Budget released on the 22nd November 2017 the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a relief from stamp duty for first time buyers! First time buyers purchasing their first home for under £300,000 will pay no stamp duty (SDLT). If the purchase price is over the £300,000 threshold but not exceeding £500,000 they will pay 5% on the amount above £300,000. Prior to the relief being...Read More
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Family matters: Free 20 minute consultation
We understand it is a daunting prospect finding out what your rights are in relation to divorce or other family matters. We at Carpenter & Co are here to listen, and offer a free 20 minute consultation to discuss general topics that may relate to your case. If however you require longer than 20 minutes there will be a charge of £100 plus VAT up to an hour of initial advice. Call 020 8669...Read More
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Carpenter & Co renews CQS membership
Carpenter & Co secures Law Society’s conveyancing quality mark Carpenter & Co in Wallington has once again secured membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme – the mark of excellence for the home buying process. This is the 5th year in a row that Carpenter & Co has achieved CQS accreditation. Carpenter & Co underwent rigorous assessment by...Read More
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It’s beginning to look like Christmas! Or is it!
For some married couples this is a joyous time with their children. For others it is time of fear, depression and/or uncertainty. The questions of concern ‘I don’t think I can do this anymore she/he is no longer the person I married’ or ‘he/she keeps telling me I am not entitled to anything if I leave’. If you are already tried Relate (counselling) and this is no longer an option then seek...Read More
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Thinking about a Lease Extension?
Thinking about a Lease Extension? If your Lease is subject to a long lease but has 90 years or less left you should consider getting a lease extension. It is important to have a long lease and once a lease term goes below 80 years, it may become difficult to sell or re-mortgage. Therefore, trying to sell a property with a lease of 80 years or less limits you to cash buyers only. Why do I need...Read More
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Cohabiting
Cohabiting? Unmarried couples’ living together has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. The Office of National Statistics have recently published that between 1996 and 2016 the amount of unmarried couples living together has more than doubled, from 1.5 million to 3.3 million couples. Merely living together and having children does not give you the same rights as a married couple....Read More
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Wallington Christmas Light Switch on
On Friday the 24th November 2017 from 5pm we will be serving free Mulled Wine and Mince Pies from our office. Come and Join us! Read More
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Carpenter & Co sign Armed Forces Covenant
Wallington Solicitors, Carpenter and Co, have pledged to support veterans and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. Paul Verlander, senior partner, announced: Carpenter and Co are proud of our soldiers, and we thank them for their service, be it in Iraq, Afghanistan, Northern Ireland or on UN deployment. They have faced more danger than most people will ever see and they deserve the...Read More
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