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Celebrating 20 years of dedicated service

26th June 2020

On 26th June 2000, the Thomson & Bancks office in Pershore welcomed Clive Haines as a Residential Property Assistant. Since starting at the firm, 20 years ago today, Clive has become an integral part of the team and is always happy to help his colleagues. Clive has embraced many changes at Thomson & Bancks over […]

Ready, Steady, MOVE! COVID-19 restrictions amended for the housing market

13th May 2020

Ready, Steady, MOVE! In an amendment to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020, it was announced yesterday that the freezing of a number of activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of residential property has been revised. The government has laid out its plans to restart the housing market, […]

Helping local Gloucestershire Care Homes

29th April 2020

Family Solicitor Chrys Wall’s good friend, Lucy Chant put a plea out on Facebook a few days ago for the supply of face masks for local Care Homes. Lucy is the Care Manager at Parton House Care Home in Gloucester and due to the home running extremely low with stock, Lucy made the call for […]

Concerns about domestic violence during the current Coronavirus lockdown? by Chrys Wall

9th April 2020

Domestic violence rise BBC sources are reporting an alarming 25% increase in calls to the National Domestic Abuse helpline since the Coronavirus Lockdown, stating they’ve received hundred’s more calls in comparison to previous weeks and a 150% increase in website visits seeking support. Sandra Horley, chief executive of Refuge has said “last year 1.6 million […]

Covid-19 Can children move between households during the COVID-19 crisis?

8th April 2020

At Thomson & Bancks, we are now regularly being asked “can the children go for contact with Mum or Dad during the Coronavirus pandemic?” Covid-19 is having serious implications on everyone to live normal lives and, as such, family arrangements are being disrupted. The Government is clear in its guidance. People should only leave […]

My tenant can’t pay: What are my rights? by James Leyland

7th April 2020

The vast majority of the terms of your relationship with your tenant are set out in the lease or tenancy agreement (assuming it has been properly documented). Usually, the lease of tenancy agreement will permit the landlord to take various steps:- Forfeiture of the lease Forfeiture of the lease is where there are arrears […]

Covid-19: Protection from eviction for business tenants

6th April 2020

The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the associated restrictions means that businesses are facing an unprecedented situation. Businesses are understandably under pressure with reduced cash flow because either they have been required to close by Government regulations or because of reduced demand. Many businesses are struggling to pay their rent to their landlord. But what […]

Covid-19: Working with your tenants

5th April 2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is presenting us with an almost unprecedented situation. The spectre of economic slowdown, however temporary, appears to be upon us. With that, and with current movement restrictions, businesses are understandably struggling, with their cash flow under increased pressure. Similarly, many home renters may have seen their income drop due to […]

Two years on, the story of our Stratford-upon-Avon office

2nd April 2020

It really is true what they say: as you get older time does go by quicker. If you ask any member of Thomson & Bancks staff how long we have had our office in Stratford-upon-Avon, they would say maybe a year, but in reality it is now two years since Davies Murray-White became Thomson […]

COVID–19 Operation FAQs – Thomson & Bancks Solicitors

31st March 2020

While we are all being advised to “Stay home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.” we wanted to reassure our new and existing clients that we are still here to help you and your family. Over the last week, we have received a number of enquiries and wanted to share our frequently asked questions Are you […]

Celebrating 30 years at Thomson & Bancks

6th March 2020

Over the last 30 years there have been many changes at Thomson & Bancks Solicitors, but one thing that has remained consistent: Managing Partner Paul Johnson’s commitment to the firm and his clients. Paul was admitted as a Solicitor in 1986 and joined the Pershore office of Thomson & Bancks (Gordon Bancks & Co at […]

Changes to Septic Tank Regulations for Residential Properties by James Leyland

9th January 2020

If your residential property is served by a septic tank, you need to be aware that the environmental regulations permitting discharges from such tanks are changing. The general binding rules, which have governed such discharges since 2015, contained a deadline for the tightening of those regulations as of 1st January 2020. Septic Tank Regulations – […]