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Sewell Mullings Logie proud to support Cirencester History Festival 2026

Sewell Mullings Logie has been part of Cirencester life for over 200 years. This October, that history connects directly with […]

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How Your Deposit and Your Property Are Protected During Conveyancing

Indemnity Insurance and Deposit Protection: How Your Money and Your Property Are Safeguarded Handing over a significant deposit and trusting […]

What is a Mortgage Offer and What Happens if There Are Conditions on It?

Mortgage Offers and Conveyancing: What Your Solicitor Needs and Why Your mortgage offer is one of the most important documents […]

How Much Does Conveyancing Cost? Everything You Need to Know About Fees and Disbursements

How Much Does Conveyancing Cost? Fees, Disbursements and Stamp Duty Explained One of the first questions people ask when buying […]

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What Happens After Completion? Land Registry, Ownership and Post-Completion Problems Explained

After Completion: Ownership, Land Registry Registration and What to Do if Problems Arise Completion day feels like the finish line, […]

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Exchange of Contracts, Completion Day and Property Chains: Your Questions Answered

Exchange, Completion and Chains: What Happens and What to Do if Things Go Wrong Exchange of contracts and completion are […]

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How the Conveyancing Process Works: A Plain English Guide for Buyers and Sellers

How the Conveyancing Process Works: What Your Solicitor Does and Why It Matters If you have never bought or sold […]

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Property Searches When Buying a House: What You Need to Know

Property Searches Explained: What They Are, What They Check, and Whether You Need Them Property searches are one of the […]

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Leasehold Property Explained: Key Questions Answered for Buyers in the Cotswolds

Buying a Leasehold Property: What You Need to Know Before You Commit Buying a leasehold property is a different process […]

Grandparents and the Law: What Rights Do You Actually Have?

It is one of the most distressing situations a grandparent can face. A family falls apart, and suddenly you are […]

Legal Services in Cirencester: What SML Law Offers and How to Get in Touch

Sewell Mullings Logie has been based in Cirencester since 1797. Our offices are on Dollar Street, a short walk from […]

A Business Owner's Guide to Divorce: What You Need to Know Before You Start

Divorce is never straightforward. For business owners, it carries a set of risks that most people who have not been […]

Divorce and Farming Assets: Why Agricultural Cases Are in a Category of Their Own

For most couples, divorce involves dividing a home and some savings. For farming families, the stakes are entirely different. A […]

Make a Will Month, support your wishes and a vital local cause.

Talking about wills is not always easy. For many people, it is one of those jobs that sits on the […]

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A New Approach to Divorce: How Resolution Together Puts Couples First

When relationships break down, navigating divorce is never easy. Many couples work with their own solicitors throughout the process. However, […]

Tetbury, a town built on stories (and a fair bit of wool)

Spend ten minutes wandering Tetbury and you can feel it, this is a place that has always been busy. Not […]

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Choosing the Right Conveyancer in Cirencester

When you are purchasing or selling property in Cirencester, selecting the right conveyancer represents one of the most significant decisions […]

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Divorce, Separation and Child Arrangements: What to Know in 2026

Navigating the complexities of divorce, separation and child custody requires expert guidance and a thorough understanding of family law. We recognise that […]

Settlement Agreements and Unfair Dismissal: Protecting Your Rights

When facing the end of an employment relationship, whether through redundancy, dismissal, or workplace disputes, understanding your legal rights is […]

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Divorce Day in January: Why Enquiries Rise and What to Do Next

The first working Monday in January is often referred to as Divorce Day. It is widely recognised as a time […]

Divorce in 2025, the reality behind the headlines While January remains a peak period for enquiries, divorce applications are spread throughout the year. Law firms consistently report around a 25 percent increase in enquiries during January. Approximately 42 percent of UK marriages end in divorce. In the first quarter of 2025, there were 28,890 divorce applications in England and Wales. Coastal towns currently show the highest divorce rates, with Norwich reporting 12.8 percent of its population as divorced. These figures reflect broader social patterns rather than impulsive decision making.

Why January Often Becomes a Turning Point for Couples

The Christmas season is widely associated with togetherness, goodwill, and family tradition. Yet for many couples, the period immediately after the festivities […]

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Child Arrangements over Christmas

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, with special festivities to celebrate, but it can also create some difficulties […]

Is your Will at odds with your business agreements and policies?

Many individuals who run a business have a Will in place in order to make life easier for their family […]

Renters' Rights Bill: what changes are proposed?

The Renters' Rights Bill is set to bring significant changes. It is thought that implementation of the Bill will be […]

I have just separated from my spouse, how do I get a divorce?

In England and Wales you are eligible for divorce if you have been married for over a year and your […]

“Contracting Out” of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954?

For anyone leasing commercial property in England and Wales (whether you're a landlord or a tenant) it's vital to understand […]

Will I be able to keep my home in the event of a divorce or the dissolution of my Civil Partnership?

Many people ask whether they are likely to be able to keep the family home when their marriage or civil […]

What is contentious litigation and how can we help?

In terms of defining contentious litigation, the term refers to a situation where there is a conflict between two or […]

Settlement Agreements

We are often instructed by clients in relation to Settlement Agreements. An employer may offer an employee a financial package […]

Can I take my child on holiday abroad without the other parent's consent?

In deciding whether you need the other parent’s permission to take a child abroad, the key factor is parental responsibility. […]

Restrictive Covenants Explained: What They Are and How to Overcome Them

A practical guide for property owners navigating restrictive covenants. If you own property, you may have come across the term […]

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Shared Ownership FAQs

People often ask what does shared ownership means? Other point to consider when buying shared ownership: If you need assistance […]

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