Many people may be unaware that non-residents who dispose of UK property are liable to capital gains tax, advises Mark Parnall, Director & Head of Commercial & Conveyancing at Parnalls Solicitors. The latest rules were introduced on 6 April 2015 meaning that any type of chargeable UK asset disposed of by non-resident individuals and other …
It is sadness that we report the death of Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC and Bar, AFC, on 11 July 2018, aged 97. Neil, who was the last but one RAF Battle of Britain pilots, was a renowned fighter ace who completed 141 combat missions throughout the summer and autumn of 1940. Leading 249 Squadron, …
When many of us think about heritage properties, we think of buildings associated with our architectural past: a castle, stately home or elegant Georgian townhouse perhaps. But new developments, such as barn and warehouse conversions, may also be heritage properties if they are listed or in a conservation area. In this article, Louis Mathers, residential …
Employers should have a disciplinary process in place, but just following this may not be enough to avoid falling foul of the law and exposing yourself to the risk of an employment tribunal claim.
If a developer wants to buy your land you will want them to sign on the dotted line as soon as possible. But what if planning permission is required before the development can go ahead or you need the agreement of your neighbour to release you from a restrictive covenant? A well-drafted conditional contract can …
Parnalls has strengthened its litigation team with the appointment of a solicitor who specialises in commercial and civil law. Alexis Hager brings a wealth of experience having a background in criminal and civil litigation and advocacy and joins Parnalls from 4th December 2017 Alexis commented “I am excited to be joining Parnalls and see it as …
Property fraud occurs when someone tries to ‘steal’ your property and use it for their benefit. Usually it is committed by a fraudster assuming your identity to sell or mortgage your property without you knowing. It is a growing problem and one that all property owners are at risk of. Between September 2009 and September …
Agreeing the terms of a lease can seem like a formality but it is important to take the time to make sure that the lease reflects what both landlord and tenant want to achieve. In the second of three articles on this subject, Louis Mathers commercial property solicitor with Parnalls in Launceston explains some of …
By Katherine Flashman Kitson Here in Devon and Cornwall we are all driving on single lane country lanes all the time. It’s part of life. Accidents do happen on these lanes. Insurance companies/lawyers will try to persuade you that it has to be knock for knock / 50/50. Don’t accept this. It doesn’t. Accidents on …
Chris Knight, partner at Restormel Insurance Services based in Lostwithiel writes We recently dealt with an agricultural contractor, Andrew Hoskin of Bugle who was less than a week away from his first silage job of the season when his forage harvester caught fire and was destroyed. Depending on the complexity of a claim it can …
