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“A stitch in time saves nine ” for landlords
May 5, 2015 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Solicitor and Director in Astle Paterson’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution department discusses the need for Landlords to act promptly not only when demanding service charge costs from tenants but also in carrying out the works that give rise ...
Read MoreThe ‘Flood Re’ Scheme: The solution for at flood risk homes?
April 29, 2015
Sue Woodall, Director, Solicitor and Head of Astle Paterson’s Conveyancing Department discusses the Governments proposals to solve problems with obtaining insurance for homes that suffer from flooding. Sue said “Following the severe floods that have affected parts of the UK ...
Read MoreThe pros and cons of Houses of Multiple Occupation
April 21, 2015
Chloe Buxton, Trainee Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Commercial Department, discusses Houses of Multiple Occupation. Chloe said “Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) can be extremely profitable, allowing in some instances triple the rental income for Landlords that choose this type of ...
Read MoreCohabitation Agreements: Unromantic but Useful
April 15, 2015
Rayhana Kausar, Graduate Chartered Legal Executive in Astle Paterson’s Family Department, discusses the need to consider entering into a Cohabitation Agreement when you are talking about moving in with your partner. Rayhana said “Living with someone doesn’t mean you are automatically ...
Read More‘Plebgate’: The importance of giving serious consideration to offers during a claim
April 1, 2015 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Dispute Resolution & Litigation Department discusses the legal bill facing Andrew Mitchell MP following his failure to accept an offer he did not beat at Trial. Liam noted “The former minister, Andrew Mitchell, ...
Read MoreNew ISA death benefits
Helen Vorley, F.CILEx Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in Astle Paterson’s Wills & Probate department discusses a tax break for couples and their ISAs. Helen said “It appears to have gone unnoticed by a good number of people, but ...
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Procedural Changes for Documents for use in Saudi Arabia
March 18, 2015 | Written by: Martin Astle
Notaries are primarily concerned with the authentication and certification of signatures and documents for use abroad. Following the authentication and certification of the documents we arrange for the documents to be couriered and legalised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ...
Read MoreJudge tells Millionaire Racehorse Surgeon’s ex-wife to “get a job”
March 17, 2015
Rayhana Kausar, Graduate Chartered Legal Executive in Astle Paterson’s Family Department, discusses the recent Court of Appeal decision in which it was said that divorcees with children over 7 years old should go to work. Rayhana said “A Judge has ...
Read MoreWorkplace pensions and your business
Deborah Pegg, Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Commercial Department discusses workplace pensions. Deborah said “There are still many Companies who are not aware that there has been a change in the law regarding workplace pensions. The effect of this change means ...
Read MoreCongratulations to the winners of the ESCVS’s Star Volunteer Awards 2015
March 9, 2015
Congratulations to all the winners and other highly commended bodies of the Star Volunteer Awards 2015 which took place on at Ashfield House, Ashby Road, Burton upon Trent during the evening of Friday 6th March 2015. Astle Paterson had the privilege ...
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