Disputes
A builder has not finished the work: your options in England and Wales
The law gives you a right to work done with reasonable care and skill, and remedies when it is not. What you do first affects how strong your position is.
Guides for people choosing a solicitor
Plain-English explainers for England and Wales, with a source and a date on every figure. General information only, not legal advice.
More guides
Wills and probateDo you need a solicitor for probate? What it involves and what it costs
Some estates need no probate, and executors can apply without a solicitor. See the £526 court fee, when professional help is worth considering and what to ask.
Buying a homeHow much does conveyancing cost? What a quote should include
A conveyancing bill has four parts: legal fee, searches, Land Registry fee and tax. See who sets each, the published rates, and what to ask before you instruct.