Today we mull over the endless question, are there cures for compulsive hoarding? The short answer is that while there is no quick cure, real improvements and recovery do happen. Many hoarders learn to manage their behaviour, and maintain safer, calmer homes. This … [Read more...]
Property Law in England – A Detailed Overview
English property law regulates how citizens may own, use, and transfer rights over things, especially land. The legislation and common law decisions that make up property law in England, are relatively unique. This is because these rules draw a line in the sand … [Read more...]
Concise History of Compulsive Hoarding
A concise history of compulsive hoarding confirms how natural it is to accumulate reserves for a rainy day. Many creatures including squirrels and moles do so too, so why not humans? There is ample evidence of the rich and famous acquiring conspicuous wealth down the … [Read more...]
Our Ethos
Avery Associates delivers expert RICS probate valuation and complete probate house clearances across residential and commercial settings. Since 1987, we’ve earned a strong reputation for reliability, transparency, and professionalism. Whether you're clearing a hoarded … [Read more...]
The Origins of English Property Law
The origins of English property law date back to 1215, and the Magna Carta. This concord ruled that nobody was above the law, not even the king, and returned stolen land to Welsh owners among other things. Since then, English property law has continued to regulate … [Read more...]
Help to Understand a Hoarding Person
Perhaps you clicked on this link because you need help to understand a hoarding person. Maybe you were just keen to learn more about this curious way of life. In a nutshell, hoarders have a different set of drivers. They can’t change these. The best we can usually do is … [Read more...]
How Chattels and Gains Tax Work
A chattel is a tangible asset that you own, that you can physically touch and move around. This means it forms part of your estate, and is potentially liable for inheritance tax when you die. But some chattels are exempt, which is why it is essential to understand how … [Read more...]
Things to Know About Hoarding
A person who hoards compulsively has an abnormal amount of clutter It’s piled chaotically all over their home. Things can get so bad they can’t use a kitchen or bathroom properly anymore. This can cause friction with other family members, as the situation spins further … [Read more...]
Fly Tipping in Surrey Increases Astronomically
Surrey really is set in the heart of the Home Counties. No wonder the Romans were in such a rush to send the Atrebates tribe packing. Although they too had crossed the Channel a decade earlier to settle in oak woods surrounding a river. They may not have been the … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Woman Living With Decomposed Sister For 18 Months
A 74-year-old Massachusetts woman may have been living with the decomposing body of her sister for up to 18 months, possibly without even realizing her sister was dead, the Brookline TAB reports. According to the Boston Globe, Lynda Waldman lived alone with her … [Read more...]
