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Understanding Lasting Powers of Attorney
Dealing with an LPA? They’ve got some bad press recently. Allow us to shed some light on what can be a murky legal area. Lasting
Changes to Energy Performance Certificate for Landlords
The Government has removed the ‘no cost to the landlord’ exemption from the list of exemptions from the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. What does this
Had a cycling accident? Your route to obtaining compensation
Taken up cycling? Bravo. But before you saddle up, have a read of our handy guide to what to do should you find yourself injured
New year, new home: tips to sell your home in the New Year
There can be great upheaval in a home over the festive period, with guests to stay, an influx of new gifts and things getting lost,
Tax Planning for your inheritance
It’s a tricky but important topic. Have you given the tax implications for your inheritance enough attention? Deborah Adams, Director of Private Client Services at
Hearing loss: when your employer may be liable
Hearing loss at work hit the headlines recently when a former viola player sought to sue the Royal Opera House for damage to his hearing,
Buying a home for your retirement, five things you need to consider
The United Kingdom’s population is aging rapidly and, fortunately, higher living standards mean most of us will enjoy a long and active retirement. As we
Farmers plan to diversify after Brexit
Research published recently by NFU Mutual reveals that that one in five farmers plan to diversify into other enterprises to support their farm business after
Ministers press ahead with probate fee shake-up – reports BBC News
A recent BBC news article reports that costs to bereaved families for the settlement of the estates of deceased relatives could increase as a result
Botched dental treatment? You may be entitled to compensation
So, you pluck up the courage to go to your dentist to get those fillings done or to have the root canal treatment you have
Why a Health and Welfare Power of Attorney is a good idea
A Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint people you trust to make decisions about health
Will the new charge on building developments in Cornwall affect you?
From January 2019, Cornwall Council is introducing an additional charge on building developments that could have serious financial implications for landowners and developers with plans
Energy Performance Certificates – Do They Matter?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) measure the energy efficiency of a building and evaluate potential improvements in that building’s efficiency. You may have a prior awareness
HMRC Challenging Stamp Duty Land Tax Payments
The Times has reported that HMRC has been writing to purchasers of property and informing them that they owe extra SDLT as a result of
Ben Mitchell qualifies as a solicitor
Parnalls Solicitors marked a special occasion recently for employee Ben Mitchell as he officially qualified as a solicitor. At a presentation event, Directors of the
The potential implications of Brexit on employment law
Employment law is one area that could change post-Brexit and this could therefore affect you whether you are an employer or an employee. Immediately post-Brexit
Appointing a guardian for your children
The possibility of both you and your partner dying while your children are still under 18 verges on the unthinkable but, however unlikely this situation
Houses in multiple occupation – new rules from October 2018
The regulations governing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are changing on 1 October 2018. They will now extend to smaller properties, affecting more landlords. The
New Agriculture Bill published
In the article ‘How Could Brexit Affect My Farm?’ we explored some of the potential impacts of Brexit on farm businesses. In September 2018 the
Will Brexit affect my pension?
If you are currently one of in excess of 220,000 people living overseas with a UK pension, you will be pleased to hear that you