I asked the developer how I could gain access to the outside of my fence for maintenance purposes, and what measures would be taken to ensure the narrow ledge of ground does not collapse and destabilise my land. His response was that I have no legal right of access onto their land, and I can view the drawings on the planning portal – which frankly provide no answers my question. What should I do?

I am currently renting a property but am looking to buy a house and I have two questions. Firstly, so that I can work out when to give notice to my landlord, how long does it usually take for a sale to conclude once an offer has been accepted? (My lease says I have to give one month’s notice.) Secondly, would it be cheaper if I used the same solicitor as the seller?

Divorced and living alone, I am starting to worry what will happen if I need to go into care. I have a valuable house but only around £50,000 in cash/assets. As the government scrapped the cap on care home fees I have been looking at ways to preserve my home for my daughter as the house has been in the family for several generations. One thing I have looked at is a Deferred Payment Agreement. As I do not trust government and council officials and you have no vested interest in my finances, please can you explain how a DPA works?

Training has taken on a whole new meaning for one of the region’s leading law firms after several members of staff announced they were in training for a variety of upcoming sporting events.

I live with my partner and we own our own house as tenants in common. I have just given birth to twins. My mum thinks I need a Will, but wouldn’t everything go to my partner and children anyway?

My mother has dementia and has had to go into a care home. She cannot understand her finances and the care home needs payment, but I have no access to my mother’s accounts. My friend says I need a Lasting Power of Attorney. What is this and how do I get one?