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The latest legal updates and announcements from Claphams Solicitors.

Getting on With the Neighbours

One possible area of concern for people buying a new house is whether they will get on with their new neighbours.

Scotland’s Mortgage Freedom Date

Bank of Scotland has calculated that by 14th March, new borrowers had earned enough to cover the annual cost of their mortgage repayments.

Charity Receives Unusual Legacy

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has been left a book of rare autographs as part of a generous legacy. CAF works with more than 50,000 charities and helps 250,000 people give to good causes.

House Prices Continue Steady Growth

The average price of a property in Scotland in December 2016 was £141,553, according to the latest UK House Price Index (UK HPI). This is an increase of 3.5% on the previous year and a decrease of 0.2% when compared to the previous month.

Less than Half of Adults in the U.S. have a Will

Recent research from the United States has found that only 42% of adults have estate planning documents such as a will or living trust in place. The percentage is even lower among those with children under age 18 (36%).