Changes in Stamp Duty could save you thousands
Since the change in Stamp Duty thresholds on the 4th December 2014 we have seen most of our existing clients who are buying a residential property SAVING anything from £50.00 up to £5,500.00 alone with the recent changes. With the new rates the tax payable is only on the portion of the total value which […]
Do new Tribunal Fees price employees out of Justice?
In July 2013 fees were introduced for employment claims brought in the Employment Tribunal. Claimants are now required to pay a £160 fee to issue their claim in the Tribunal, rising to £250 depending on the type of claim, with a further £230 or £950 if the case requires a Hearing. Since the introduction […]
New Year's Resolutions
With only a fortnight of 2014 remaining it may be time to consider those New Year’s resolutions again. Laying off the turkey and mince pies after a few weeks of festive overindulgence shouldn’t be too hard but for some there are a couple of important things more likely to get left to the side […]
Manorial Rights and Chancel Repair Liability – theirs not yours!
Thousands of people throughout the country have received letters from Land Owners asserting rights retained by Lords of the Manor when land became Freehold or by the Parochial Church Council claiming a Chancel Repair liability. The registrations of these Notices have led to numerous people being told that there may be difficulty with a […]
Help to Buy Scheme – Whats it all about?
The Help to Buy Scheme aims to make home ownership a reality for more people across the country. The Government have agreed to assist people who have at least a 5% deposit to buy a home through two schemes aimed at increasing the supply of low deposit mortgages in new housing. The schemes can […]
Its Party Time!
Break out the streamers! We are celebrating our thirtieth anniversary with a prestigious award. For an impressive ninth consecutive year Carr & Co Solicitors have been awarded the Law Society’s coveted quality standard Lexcel at all three of its branches in Blyth, Morpeth and Gosforth. The Lexcel practice management standard is awarded only to […]
Calling all tenants of commercial property
Spring is now upon us.Have you dusted down your lease recently? Is it due for renewal?Can you improve the terms? Market rentals go down as well as up and lease renewal is the one occasion when it may be possible to secure a rent reduction. Even if you did not take advice from a commercial […]
Where there is love there should be a Will
Wills are not just about money, they are about caring and protecting those you love and with Valentine’s Day looming what better time to share that love and make a Will. For your loved one: make sure they are provided for because if there is no will this is not guarenteed. For those with children: […]
Where there is a Will ♥
Whether or not you are a Lord of the Manor, you should still have a Will. Wills are not just about money, they are also about caring and protecting those you love and with Spring in the air and tidying up loose ends what better time to share that love and make a […]
Landlord and Tenant – The Benefit Cap
Bedroom tax has not to date had a direct effect on private sector tenants. However, from the end of September 2013 all local councils will have applied the benefit cap. This is likely to result in many cases in tenants not paying their rent and leaving landlords with no option but to evict them. It […]