Parfitt Cresswell

21/05/2026

Something very exciting is coming to Windsor this June!

We’re proud to be supporting Long Walk Live, the brand new festival in Windsor, bringing music, people, and summer vibes together.

Save the date: Friday 26th - Saturday 27th June.

Get your tickets here: https://longwalklive.co.uk/

30/04/2026

It was indeed a brilliant day of celebration and connection as we welcomed our guests to our new Windsor offices and to also mark our 15th year of serving the community. Among other things attendees were treated to English Sparkling Wine grown right here in Old Windsor and to fine cheeses sourced from the Berkshire area, all provided by local suppliers.

It truly was an honour as well to have His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire, Mr. Andrew Try, lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony for us, to hear St. George’s House’s Mr. Michael Pitfield’s reflections on how Windsor has grown over the last 15 years, and to learn about Thames Hospice’s Trunks Across the Thames project through Jane Symmons. Next stop, Long Walk Live in June. See you there!

28/04/2026

Last Thursday we had the pleasure of joining St Peter & St James Hospice for a presentation on Wills, LPAs and planning for the future, hosted by our Private Client lawyer, Carole Rowe.

It was a valuable opportunity to speak with attendees about this important – and often misunderstood – topic, and to answer their questions in a relaxed setting over tea and cake.

A heartfelt thank you to the Hospice for welcoming us, and to the entire team for the incredible support you provide every day to individuals and families within the community. Your work makes a real difference.

If you would like to discuss making a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney with a legal professional, we’re always here to help – please feel free to get in touch:

https://www.parfittcresswell.com/free-consultation/

09/04/2026

💫Just two weeks until our Free Will Writing Seminar - book now to secure your place.

Date: Thursday 23rd April
Time: 10 - 12pm
Location: St Peter and St James Hospice, N Common Rd, North Chailey, Lewes BN8 4ED.

A complimentary seminar on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney at Hospice on Thursday 23rd April 2026 from 10am to 12 noon.

This event is not only our way of showing support for the valuable work the Hospice team does for our local community, but also an opportunity for attendees to gain essential knowledge and guidance on planning for the future.

Presented by our very own Carole Rowe, the seminar will provide useful information to help you make fully informed decisions about your estate, ensuring your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected.

If you have any questions about Wills and LPAs, or if you're unsure what steps to take to safeguard your family's future, this is the perfect chance to have your concerns addressed in an informal and welcoming setting.

We hope you’ll join us for this important event. If you’re unable to attend but have queries regarding Wills or estate planning, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. We are here to help and support you every step of the way.

We look forward to seeing you on the 23rd April.

👉RSVP to Helen Banks at: [email protected] as soon as possible as spaces are limited.

02/04/2026

As we welcome the arrival of spring, we hope this season brings you joy, renewal, and a well-deserved break.

Whether you're celebrating the Easter holiday, enjoying the long weekend, or simply taking some time to relax, we wish you happiness, peace….and hopefully, some nice weather!

Our opening hours over Easter weekend will be:
Thursday 2nd April: Open as usual
Good Friday (3rd April): Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday (6th April): Closed
Tuesday 7th April: Open as usual

30/03/2026

Our Operations Support Manager, Zara Bird, bravely took part in St Wilfrid's Hospice, Eastbourne Fire Walk fundraiser on Saturday (28th March).

Two fire lanes measuring three metres long were set up outside the hospice building in Broadwater Way, Eastbourne.

Brave participants aged between 18 to 83 walked barefoot across the coals, which were burning at a temperature of 200 to 300 degrees Celsius.

Nearly £20,000 has already been raised from the event, with money still coming in - a fantastic achievement for a very worthy cause.

26/03/2026

Our Uckfield legal team are returning to St Peter & St James Hospice shop in Uckfield next Wednesday for a Free Legal Drop-in Clinic

Come and meet us between 11 - 2pm on Wednesday 1st April - we will be ready to answer any questions you have and there will be some Easter craft activities for kids too!

We're really looking forward to meeting you all. No booking necessary.

24/03/2026

Interest rates, prices of oil and gas, train fares to first time buyers - the latest episode of The Weekly Consumer Report, by Parfitt Cresswell is out now.

Listen here: www.parfittcresswell.com/podcasts

In this episode:

💫Iran war
• Iran war inflicted highest oil and gas prices for three years
• But President Trump then announced that peace was near
• Energy bills were predicted to increase by £332 a year from July no longer feared
• Wholesale gas prices were up by more than 30%
• Brent crude oil price is at $113 per barrel. It then fell to $102. It was $72 before the war
• There are still fixed price tariffs available. Should be cheaper
• Check with comparison websites
• Avoid the main cold callers offering fixed prices. Not likely to be the best deal.

💫Interest rates:
• Around a thousand fixed price mortgages have been withdrawn this month
• Average fixed price rates are more than 5% - less than 4% in February.
• Tracker mortgages are cheapest loans on offer but interest rates could increase as early as June.
• Share prices in the UK have fallen back to 2025 levels.
• But do not make a loss until you sell.

💫Low pay:
• Almost 400 companies failed to pay the minimum wage to all their staff.
• They had to pay £7.3m to employees and £12.6 million in penalties
• 60,000 employees were underpaid by companies such as Costa and KPMG.

💫First-time buyers:
• Average for first-time home buyers is now 34
• They need larger deposits and often help from the Bank of Mum and Dad
• But first homes now tend to be bigger and better quality and more likely to be houses instead of flats.

💫Contactless cards:
• Banks can now increase the spending limits for contactless cards
• Most have decided to keep the £100 limit

💫Train fares:
• Holders of rail cards will face extra checks to make sure they get the correct fare.
• The complex system has resulted in people being sold tickets that are not valid for their journeys.
• Meanwhile Delay Repay is being made easier to claim.

13/03/2026

Our Uckfield team had a great day at shop on the High Street today. Lots of conversations, particularly around and as well as getting into the celebration of Mother’s Day with crafts for the kids. We hope to be back again soon!

12/03/2026

Meet our lovely Uckfield team tomorrow, 11 - 2pm at the St Peter & St James Hospice shop in Uckfield. They will be on hand to answer your questions. There's also some Mother's Day crafts for the kids too.

Thinking you may need legal advice? Our Free Legal Drop-in Clinic is this Friday in Uckfield.

Come and meet our legal team this Friday in the St Peter & St James Hospice shop in Uckfield.

The team will be there between 11 - 2pm to answer any questions you have or help give an idea to what options may be available to you.

They will also be rolling up their sleeves to help in the shop, as well as providing some craft and activities for kids - just in time for Mother's Day!

We're really looking forward to meeting you all. No booking necessary.