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We all want the best for our children, so much so that it is becoming increasingly common for families to completely uproot themselves and to relocate to a catchment area of a better performing school.

The growing number of empty homes has led to social issues that look set to stay with us for some time.

There is little doubt that parts of our region are experiencing something of a boom in property prices, even if those surges are confined to so-called ‘property hotspots.’

Grimy kitchen units, dirty dishes stagnating in the sink, and less than spotless bathrooms have been highlighted as the biggest buyer turn-offs, according to a recent survey by Rightmove.

Latimer Hinks, one of County Durham’s longest established law firms, is celebrating its senior members being cited in the world’s largest independent legal referral guide.

By Martin Williamson, Head of Residential Property, Latimer Hinks Solicitors. As mentioned in previous columns, many young people are finding themselves priced out of today's property market, unable to provide the deposit that lenders require.

I’m going to offer some top tips on the things you need to be aware of when selling your home, which are particularly relevant in today’s challenging property market - Marin Williamson, Head of Residential Property at Latimer Hinks Solicitors

The benefits of registering land are numerous. Not only does registration give the owner peace of mind in knowing that their claim on land they own is legally protected, it also safeguards against ‘adverse possession’ - what is known as squatting

FirstBuy allows people to take out a mortgage for just 75 per cent of the cost of the property, provided they can stump up a five per cent deposit.

The UK will experience a sharp widening in the North-South house price divide during the remainder of 2012, as increases in the value of London properties continue to outpace the rest of the country.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors, a leading North East law firm, has helped one of the area’s best known businesses to take a major step forward.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors and Recognition Marketing and PR have signed up as key sponsors of a special preview event ahead of the exciting second Lumiere festival.

Daniel Williams, 29, turned to law relatively late and has switched life as a mortgage broker with a large corporation in the City for a career in law with Latimer Hinks.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors are supporting their young solicitors who are hosting a charity ball with a difference – where guests must dress as a bride or groom!

Latimer Hinks Solicitors, one of Darlington and County Durham’s longest established law firms has boosted its Commercial Property Department with the addition of a new lawyer.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors, one of Darlington and County Durham’s longest established law firms, is urging firms suffering payment delays to avoid leaping into legal action unprepared.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors, one of Darlington and County Durham’s longest established law firms, has helped a leading manufacturer expand into additional premises.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors, one of Darlington and County Durham’s longest established law firms, says new research into inheritance trends are a "breakthrough for sensible thinking”.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors, one of Darlington and County Durham’s longest established law firms, is urging people to make sure their wills are up to date and professionally written.

Specialists at Latimer Hinks Solicitors, one of Darlington and County Durham’s longest established law firms, believe communication can be the key to better debt management.

Business people in Darlington braved the weather to find out how the new Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) can benefit companies and organisations across the area.

Mark Gardner, Partner at Latimer Hinks Solicitors, one of Darlington and County Durham’s longest established law firms, is advising business owners that planning now can help avoid cash flow problems spoiling a Happy New Year.

The Agricultural Law Association: The Next Generation (ALA:TNG) is giving young professionals working in the agriculture sector the chance to find out more about arbitration at its next event.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors, one of Darlington and County Durham’s longest established law firms, has seen two of its Partners cited by one of the UK’s most influential legal guides.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors, one of Darlington and County Durham’s longest established law firms, is giving a timely warning that maternity leave will not automatically save women from redundancy.

Mark Gardner, insolvency expert at Latimer Hinks Solicitors, believes that desperation can lead to people finding themselves drawn into problems with unscrupulous debt management companies.

Employers who quiz job candidates on their health, or pay staff less based upon their sex, could fall foul of legislations which comes into force next week, warn Latimer Hinks solicitors.

A policy, implemented by the previous Government, aimed at combating the increasing amount of vacant retail space has failed to make an impact on recession-hit town and city centres. according to Mark Clayton.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors Partner Mark Gardner has drawn up a ten-point action plan to help people survive the recession as massive job cuts and business closures loom.

Divorcing couples will no longer be able to use illegally obtained evidence of their former spouse’s assets, following a controversial Court of Appeal decision. ,

Latimer Hinks Solicitors chose the Great Yorkshire Show, one of the biggest events in the region’s agricultural and countryside calendar, to present a cheque for £1000 to representatives of the Farm Crisis Network (FCN).

Rosanne Green, Solicitor at Latimer Hinks, Darlington, has been appointed, by a vote of the members, to the Council of the Agricultural Law Association (ALA).

Latimer Hinks Solicitors Partner, Nicola Neilson, has been elected President of the Tees Valley Law Society.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors has raised a record £11,500 at its 2010 charity ball. The funds raised will help to support a range of good causes including ‘Help For Heroes’ and St Teresa’s Hospice.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors is sending out a timely warning about the legal responsibilities of company directors in the wake of the catastrophic explosion at an offshore drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico

Nick Poole, of Darlington law firm Latimer Hinks, is advising what employers should do to make sure they do not score an employment law own goal during the World Cup.

Latimer Hinks solicitors partner Nicola Neilson is predicting that the scrapping of Home Information Packs by the Government will bring a welcome boost to the housing market.

Nick Poole of Latimer Hinks solicitors is offering a free, initial employment documents’ health check to local businesses to help them avoid pitfalls associated with new employment legislation.

Latimer Hinks staff have embraced a charity challenge to turn £50 in to as much money as possible.

Employees at Latimer Hinks will be putting their entrepreneurial skills to the test as they take part in this year’s Vantis Corporate Challenge.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors has helped a couple to become sole owners of a popular caravan and camping site, securing the future of the business.

Latimer Hinks law firm is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for a number of good causes including its main charity for 2010, ‘Help For Heroes’.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors Partner Nick Poole is advising companies that a recent court ruling could have serious implications for the way they do business.

A North Yorkshire woman successfully contested her parents’ will after they left their £2.34m estate to the RSPCA,

Latimer Hinks Solicitors is advising farmers, who have rented out sites for mobile telephone masts, to check their legal agreements to establish if they run the risk of losing income due to the current consolidation of mobile telecoms industry.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors has welcomed its latest newly-qualified solicitor. Nadine Sweeney, who has been with the firm for the last two years as a trainee, has now qualified as a solicitor.

Darlington law firm Latimer Hinks Solicitors has completed the purchase of five local commercial radio stations in the South West of England.

Latimer Hinks solicitor Elizabeth Armstrong has achieved the highest mark in the country in a professional qualification exam

Latimer Hinks Solicitors’ debt recovery expert Mark Gardner has drawn up the top ten tips to help businesses protect themselves from customers who don’t pay their bills as the recession continues to bite.

Latimer Hinks solicitors is demonstrating that top professions can be open to all. Former minister Alan Milburn has chaired a social mobility study for the prime minister on widening access to high-status jobs.