Property Alerts

Blackwood & Smith Solicitors is proud to have raised £3,760 for charity through Will Aid, taking our total raised since 1996 to £47,541. Read more about our continued support for this fantastic campaign and find out how you can take part in Will Aid 2026.

Is Your Legacy Protected? From the outside writing your own Will might appear straightforward however there is much to think about

Planning to take your child abroad this summer after a separation? If both parents have parental rights and responsibilities, there are important legal requirements to consider before travelling outside the UK. This guide explains when consent is needed, what happens if agreement can't be reached, and practical steps to help ensure your family holiday goes smoothly.

In our previous article we wrote about the first stages of selling your home, including how to prepare your home, the process of having photography carried out and marketing material prepared, the preparation of the Home Report and then the marketing of your property online and elsewhere. But what happens next?

You only get one chance for a first impression... or do you? When selling your property, you actually get three. Those three critical opportunities for a first impression are photography, online presence and viewings.

A project months in the making and very close to our hearts, our new property video is live and we hope that you enjoy watching it.