A Load of Old Tripe?
When reading through fairly ancient deeds and documents we often come across quaint and old fashioned terminology. We wonder how many of our clients are able to recognise... Jane Winfield
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Changes to Empty Property Rates Relief from 1 April 2010
The Chancellor has announced a 12 month extension to the rates relief for some empty business properties. The Government had initially provided a one off exemption for... Aaron Cane
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Homes Under the Hammer?
Buying a property at auction may prove to be one of the benefits of the recent downturn in the property market. For those investors looking for a bargain or for those looking to... Anne Elliss
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EMI Share Options
Options granted under the enterprise management incentive scheme allow a trading company or group to offer share options to its full time employees without any income tax... Nick Traill
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The Current Law Regarding Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Under English law Pre-Nuptial Agreements are not binding but are increasingly influencing the outcome of financial settlements within any divorce proceedings. How far... Ros Plumb
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Inheritance Tax threshold frozen at £325,000
The proposed rise in the inheritance tax "nil rate band" threshold to £350,000 was shelved by the Chancellor in the pre-budget report on 9 December. That means from 6... Andrew Spearman
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Dealing with Tenants in difficult economic conditions
For many landlords, the economic downturn has affected rental income from tenants. What are the best ways to recover any outstanding sums and to keep cash flowing?... Michael Callaghan
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Lifetime Gift Exemptions
It is that time of year when thoughts turn to giving rather than receiving. With this in mind, I propose considering some very useful gift exemptions. Basically inheritance tax is a... Warren Hawkings
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The Carbon Reduction Commitment
If an organisation uses at least one half-hour electricity meter which is settled on what is known as the half-hour market, it should receive an interesting package from the... Brian Spencer
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No Will? No choice
A recent increase in a spouse's entitlement where their partner dies without a Will is still no substitute for proper planning. Many married couples mistakenly believe... Andrew Spearman
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Divorce and the Recession
The current economic situation is making difficult decisions within divorce even harder to make. In divorce proceedings there is a need to consider the amount of the matrimonial... Ros Plumb
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Businesses and the Recession
If you run a business supplying goods or services to customers then you are likely to be part of a supply chain. If a supplier's business is having financial problems and as a... Sue Dowman
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Additional Inheritance Tax Interest
Interest has always been charged on any Inheritance Tax unpaid six months after the date of death. Such interest has been at a relatively low level at just above, or just below... Warren Hawkings
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To Give or not to Give?
If you are thinking of making a substantial gift to save tax or to avoid care home charges make sure you seek professional legal advice to avoid any unforeseen traps... Poh Shan Chong
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The Jackson Review - Preliminary Report
Following the commencement of the Civil Procedure Rules in 1998, costs have remained a concern to anyone conducting or contemplating litigation. A thorough review of civil... Michael Callaghan
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Community Infrastructure Levy ("CIL") Regulations
For some considerable time, the Government has been grappling with how to achieve more certainty (and, possibly, more cash) in the process of developers making... Brian Spencer
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Are you complying with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for making developers aware of the CDM Regulations and their enforcement. They are presently attempting to bring the... John Southan
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Commercial Properties and fire safety - have you checked the risks?
Local Fire and Rescue Authorities enforce the fire safety requirements imposed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which apply to most commercial... John Southan
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Business Rates for Non-Domestic Premises; an overview
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) review of Rateable Values for all properties will affect Business Rates bills from 1 April 2010. Relief and deferment have also been amended... John Southan
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Pre-Packs In Administration
A 'pre-pack' is when an insolvent company is put into administration. Then, almost immediately, its business or any remaining assets are sold to a buyer. The process can be...
Wendy Beach
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Empty Property Rates Relief - One Year On
The Government overhauled the rating regime on vacant non-domestic properties on 1 April last year. Prior to 1 April 2008 commercial properties were entitled to 100% relief...
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Agents and Principals - Do Not Get Caught Out!
Does your business use agents to negotiate or conclude the sale and purchase of goods with customers on behalf of the business? Are you self-employed and do you have the...
Sue Dowman |
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Holiday Pay - Use It or Lose It No Longer...
The House of Lords has now confirmed that workers on sick leave who are denied holiday pay can claim for unauthorised deduction from wages. The claim can be made to the...Sarah Stanyer |
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Lasting Powers of Attorney - One Year On
It has been possible to create a Lasting Power of Attorney ("LPA") since 1 October 2007. Before that date the equivalent document was an Enduring Power of Attorney...
Warren Hawkings |
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Landlords' Liability Under Deemed Contracts with Gas and Electricity Suppliers
Landlords should take note of their potential liability to gas and electricity suppliers under deemed contracts after their tenants vacate premises. Suppliers benefit from statutory...
John Southan |
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Making alterations to your home?
When undertaking building work or alterations to your home it is important to make sure that you are proceeding with the correct consents in place. The consents required will...
Anne Elliss |
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Where there's a Will...or not
In England and Wales a person is free to leave their property to whomsoever they wish and in whatever proportions they wish. That said, in doing so they should give consideration...
Sarah Stanyer |
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Redundancy - avoiding procedure pitfalls
A redundancy is a dismissal where a business closes either wholly, at a particular workplace, or there is a reduced need for employees to carry out work of a particular type...
Sarah Stanyer |
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Private limited companies and succession planning
Owners of businesses face particular challenges when planning what happens to their business after their death.
On the positive side shares in private companies may qualify...Warren Hawkings |
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