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If you are a first-time buyer thinking of making your first step on the property ladder, there is some important information you need to be aware of. In this article, our Conveyancing Executive Julie Smith explains how despite the expiry…

What happens if a friend or family member lacks the capacity to manage their financial affairs? What is the next step? When this situation arises, there is a lot going on, and often financial matters take a back seat to…

The adult social care system in the UK is in desperate need of reform. The most pressing issue of all is how care is paid for by service users and their families. The Office of National Statistics calculated in 2011…

Our colleague, Peter Walker, has retired from his full-time role after more than 40 years at Walker Foster. We are very pleased that Peter will continue working with us as a part-time Consultant Solicitor helping others in the business and…

It seems we have an admirer! This is George seated on our bench. It was a pleasure to sponsor one of the benches at the recently created children’s’ play area at Aireville Park, in Skipton. Together with other businesses and…

In this article Jess McKenzie, head of New Homes at Walker Foster, looks at the trends for sales of new homes in 2018. According to statistics published by the NHBC, the UK’s leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes,…

This week has seen the tech-giant, Google, become the latest company to receive a hefty fine for failing to comply with its obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation ('GDPR'). In May 2018, French privacy rights groups; NOYB and LA…

When you supply services or goods, you are in effect handing over cash to your debtors. It is not enough to work hard and expect the money to follow - you need to treat the collection of debts as a…

Many property buyers find the idea of buying a New build home, very appealing and there are a number of reasons for this: Many people like the fact that they will be the first to live in the property. It’s a…

‘We were thrilled to be invited to help host the Skipton Building Society party for 100 local retirees on 12th December 2018. It was a wonderful afternoon with festive fun, food and drink being served. There was also bingo and raffle…