We are sad to announce the passing of Jan
We are heartbroken to announce that our loyal, well-loved, and cherished colleague and friend, Janette Thomas (Jan) sadly passed away yesterday following an unexpected short illness. Jan has been with us since the beginning, and not only has she been an essential part of our office family, she has been a great friend to many, […]
Squadron Leader Mervyn Troake
Our dear friend and colleague Squadron Leader Mervyn Troake (retired) died peacefully on Wednesday 27 October at Helston aged 90. His wife Krysia was with him. Mervyn officially retired from Borlase & Co in March 2020 aged 88. Mervyn had a sharp mind and was a splendid friend. We so miss him.
Fundraising cycle for Dementia UK
On Friday 13 August 2021 four of us joined Falmouth Pilot Gig Club for a charity cycle from Falmouth to Cadgwith (just over 16 miles) in memory of David Muirhead and Steve Allen. It was a lovely day (apart from the hills!) and we had a good welcome at Cadgwith. The fundraiser is for Dementia […]
Job Vacancies
We are recruiting two residential conveyancers, one full-time and one part-time, both permanent positions, initially to provide maternity cover in early October and there-after to take on the workload of a busy conveyancer going part-time. Please email jw@borlase-co.co.uk with any enquiries.
EPC Regulations for Residential Landlords
From 1st April 2020 it will be unlawful for a landlord of a domestic property to continue to rent that property out if the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has a rating of below ‘E’, unless an Exemption has been registered. Initially, these rules only applied to a new tenancy however, they have now been extended to cover existing tenancies. As landlord of a domestic property, it is […]
£1000 for The Cove Amenity Fund
The team at The Cove were delighted to welcome Borlase & Co. Solicitors of Helston with their donation of £1000 to The Cove Amenity Fund part of Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity. “Borlase & Co Solicitors of Helston and the staff and clients are privileged to have helped The Cove Macmillan Support Centre by raising £1000 for The Cove […]
Optimism in the Housing Market
Despite all the well reported gloomy assessments of the national and global economy, inept politicians, Brexit uncertainty and a small interest rate hike, the local housing market is showing an incredible resilience. The legal press has reported a national picture of solicitors dealing with soaring levels of conveyancing transactions despite the Royal Institute of Chartered […]
Stithians Show July 17th 2017 Borlase Summer Tea Party and Prize Draw
Come and join us for tea and cake at this year’s Stithians Show Stithians Show is the largest single day Agricultural Show in Cornwall with fun for all the family. You can find us on the undercover stretch down towards the fairground and vintage area. So come and join us for a cup of tea and a […]
Land Registry Property Alert System
In 2014 the Land Registry launched a property alert service. Thousands of people have signed up to the service which allows property owners and professionals to receive alerts on a property when any conveyancing activity occurs. The service is free of charge and was introduced to help in the prevention of property fraud. It is […]
Conversions and the Party Wall Act
If you live in a terrace or a semi-detached property and intend to convert your roof space, it is almost certain that the works will be covered by the Party Wall Act 1996. It is not the conversion itself that is notifiable but the parts of the work that have a direct effect on the […]