Hartley & Worstenholme sponsors Castleford Tigers in 2019
By Debbie Connors 27/11/2018

Hartley & Worstenholme founded in 1874 with roots based in Castleford is delighted to be sponsoring Castleford Tigers during 2019.  Pictured is Jonathan Sharp, Keith Wivell and Mandy Arkell. Print Friendly

 
Supreme court decision: a step closer to a no fault divorce?
By Timothy Wilton 26/07/2018

A recent Supreme Court decision has applied pressure to Parliament to consider the state of divorce law in England and Wales. The current law requires proof that the marriage has broken down irretrievably in order to obtain a divorce. You may divorce someone on the basis of their behaviour or adultery, but under current rules, […]

 
Currently recruiting: Legal Secretary
By Timothy Wilton 10/01/2018

Hartley & Worstenholme Solicitors are now seeking a Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their Residential Property Team. This is a great opportunity for a personable applicant who is seeking to join a reputable firm. The role is offered on a full time permanent basis. Part time will be considered. The Role The successful candidate will […]

 
Local Law firm recognition for specialist services
By Debbie Connors 21/12/2017

Jonathan Sharp, Managing Partner, and Mandy Arkell, Chartered Legal Executive Advocate, at the local law firm Hartley & Worstenholme, based in Pontefract and Castleford have recently gained specialist qualifications respectively as a Notary and Children Panel Member. Jonathan, a commercial property solicitor, is now one of around 850 Notaries in England and Wales to be […]

 
Local Law firm recognition for specialist services
By Timothy Wilton

Jonathan Sharp, Managing Partner, and Mandy Arkell, Chartered Legal Executive Advocate, at the local law firm Hartley & Worstenholme, based in Pontefract and Castleford have recently gained specialist qualifications respectively as a Notary and Children Panel Member. Jonathan, a commercial property solicitor, is now one of around 850 Notaries in England and Wales to be […]

 
Martin House Children’s Hospice – Make A Will Month
By Timothy Wilton 13/04/2016

The Castleford office of Hartley & Worstenholme are please to announce that they are participating in the Martin House Children’s Hospice “make a will month” in May 2016. This gives you the opportunity to have a will written at the discounted price of £60 for a basic single will or £110 for basic mirror wills. […]

 
Stamp Duty Land Tax – Update
By Anna Newport 13/01/2015

The New Regime Chancellor George Osborne said that stamp duty will be cut for 98% of homebuyers in his Autumn Statement to the Commons.  These changes came into effect at midnight on the 3rd December 2014.   Before the Autumn Changes the amount of stamp duty payable jumped at certain price levels. This system has been replaced by a […]

 
Voluntary Registration of Land – England & Wales
By Tom Day 12/01/2015

Over 85% of the land in England and Wales is registered at the Land Registry and the Land Registry has already registered 23 million titles. If the property you own is not registered at the Land Registry we strongly recommend that you make a voluntary application to register it… why?   Reasons to Register • […]

 
Changes to the Intestacy Rules – Important!
By Margaret Andrews 03/10/2014

The rules that apply if you die without a will changed dramatically on 1 October 2014. If you have a will, you don’t need to worry. If you don’t have a will, make an appointment as soon as possible!   Get in touch here to make an appointment. Print Friendly