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Thinking of Selling your Property? Initial Considerations One of the key points to consider before you decide to sell your property is whether or not the sale of your property is subject to the ‘Brightline Period’. Generally speaking, this rule provides that you may have to pay tax on a profit if it has been purchased and sold within two years. There are some exceptions to this rule – for instance if your property has been used as a main…
Over the years, there have been various misconceptions about Wills. Do I need a Will? What happens if I don’t have a Will? What do I do to create a Will? These are all common…
The partners of Corcoran French are delighted to welcome Delys Brough to the Partnership from June 1st 2025. Delys has over 20 years’ experience as a commercial and property lawyer. She joined Corcoran French in…
Your business plan should include an intellectual property (IP) strategy to maximise the value of your intangible assets. Copyright can either assist or hinder, so it pays to consider it early. Identify your Copyright Works…
Corcoran French Lawyers has an exciting 2025 lined up – commencing a transformative journey; reimagined with revitalised branding and alignment, and relocating the Christchurch city office premises. From Moorhouse Ave to Armagh St: Corcoran French…
“My wife and I regard Corcoran French as a Goldilocks type company. They’re not too big that you’re not a personal client and they won’t have personal interface with you, but they’re big enough to have all the people in-house that you might possibly need in terms of advice. They have all resources in their fold, without being a big corporate where you get lost in anonymity as to who you are.”
Brent Rawstron
Managing Director of Rossendale Holdings