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When someone owes you money and fails to pay, it can create financial strain and frustration. Whether you’re a business owner chasing unpaid invoices or an individual recovering personal debt, understanding how the debt recovery process works can help you take the right steps - legally, efficiently, and with confidence. At Almy & Thomas , our experienced solicitors in Torquay have been guiding clients through the debt recovery process for over a century. From initial communic

The office will be closed for the Christmas period from 12:00 Noon on Monday 22nd December 2025 and will re-open at 9:00am on Monday 5th January 2026. We would like to wish our clients past, present and future a very happy festive period and a Happy New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2026. From all the Almy & Thomas Team

Current figures suggest that the residential conveyancing market has plateaued and might even have come down slightly. We are still seeing significant new instructions at Almy & Thomas on sale and purchases, possibly because our fees are very competitive and partly because the financial market is attractive for purchasers. Mortgage rates are likely to come down again in the new year and even if you are selling your house for a marginally less attractive price, you are also bu

At Almy & Thomas, we perceive there is a significant change that has taken place in the market for solicitors inviting instructions for personal injury claims. Many solicitors have dropped personal injury work (PI) because they do not see it as necessarily profitable as it used to be. We take the opposite view that with fixed fees and a success fee, even with relatively low risk cases, it is attractive for us to still offer a no win no fee option and we are also more amenable

Clients need to be warned in respect of asset protection trusts and similar products which are designed to avoid nursing or residential...

Disputes are an unfortunate reality for both individuals and businesses. Whether it’s a disagreement with a family member over an...

It can be difficult to see a way forward when a relationship breaks down. It can seem like the only path is one full of emotional...

Neighbour disputes can be emotionally draining and disruptive to daily life. Whether it’s a disagreement over a boundary, a shared...

Protecting your family is always at the forefront of your mind. But if things go wrong, understanding the basics of family law can help...

Protecting your family is always at the forefront of your mind. But if things go wrong, understanding the basics of family law can help...

Whether you’re buying or selling a property, it’s essential to make sure that the sale is completely legal to protect your interests....

Almy & Thomas notice that some of our colleagues in other practices do not publish details of their costs specifically relating to the...

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but navigating the legal process can feel overwhelming – especially when you encounter...

The office will be closed for the Christmas break from 12:00 Noon on Friday 20th December 2024 and will re-open at 9:00am on Thursday 2nd...

Legally binding contracts help to legitimise agreements between two or more parties, protecting various financial and logistical...

Contrary to expectations, the housing market has taken high cut by 1% over the last 2 months and therefore remains buoyant. Do look at...

A news items appears in the Daily Telegraph whereby a widower who has been given a life interest in the family home by his Deceased Wife...

We read with some amusement the recommendation of Martin Lewis to say that a very simple way of mitigating Inheritance Tax is to get...

Family disputes can be emotionally taxing and often arise from sensitive situations, such as couple disputes or disagreements over child...

Being involved in a personal injury claim can be a daunting experience, especially when navigating the complexities of the legal system....