Q and As

I acted for the seller in a conveyancing matter where the buyer was unrepresented. I have just received a letter of complaint from the buyer who wants my firm to pay him compensation for the delayed completion. What should I do?

I act for a buy-to-let landlord selling a UK residential property. What's the deadline for paying CGT on properties that do not qualify for relief as the seller’s principal private residence?

A deponent recently swore an affidavit before me. Their address was not included in the document. The deponent has returned and rectified this. Can an affidavit be amended once it has been sworn?

I am instructed by a court-appointed deputy for an elderly woman who has lost capacity. Is my client the deputy or the patient? To whom should I send a client care letter?

My aunt wishes to execute a lasting power of attorney. Can I be her certificate provider as required by Sch 1.2(1)(e) of the Mental Capacity Act 2005?

I have been asked to administer an oath where the deponent is a child. Am I able to do this and, if so, is there a special form of oath to be used?

I’ve been instructed to act in the sale of a property where the client comes up as a possible sanctions match. How should I proceed?

I plan to sue a client for non-contentious fees. My client care letter and invoice contained notice of the client’s rights to challenge or complain about the bill. Is there any other information I must give to the client before starting proceedings?

I’m ready to exchange contracts on the purchase of a residential property. My client is a company and I’ve been asked to sign the contract on its behalf as all the directors are overseas.

I know I cannot enter into a conditional fee agreement in criminal and matrimonial cases. Can I enter into a damages-based agreement for a divorce case?