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LANDLORD SETS TESTING HOMEWORK FOR THE REVENUE
A blow for victory was struck for small time landlords when HM Revenue & Customs were forced to back down over their challenge of tax deductions for repairs that were part of a refurbishment project. more >>
Published: 30th June 2010
NOT A BUDGET TO CHEER ABOUT BUT SOME BONUS FOR BUSINESS
There’s some cheer in alcohol duty rates being held, but little elsewhere in the Coalition Government’s first budget, with a 2.5% VAT rise. more >>
Published: 24th June 2010
MULLIS & PEAKE LLP CHALLENGE - HELVELLYN VIA STRIDING EDGE
On the 5th June 2010 Ashley Avis, Helen Beach, Sarah Beney, Genevieve Gallagher, Debbie Latham, Holly Nichols, Jade Oxley, Denise Shelton and Amanda White from Mullis & Peake LLP will be taking part in the 2010 LawNet Challenge ... more >>
PUBLISHED: 29th April 2010
IS IT TIME TO REVIEW YOUR WILL?
Recent media coverage has again highlighted the excessively high charges on administration of estates by Banks and Will Writers. It has been reported that Banks charge up to a fee of 4% of a deceased’s assets for acting in the administration of the estate; in one case fees of £25,200 plus VAT were charged. more >>
PUBLISHED: 6th April 2010
THE PERSONAL CARE AT HOME BILL - SITTING ON THE FENCE
The government’s proposals for personal care will go ahead – if the new government implements it. That was the message from Tuesday’s enabling legislation which was passed on Tuesday evening. more >>
PUBLISHED: 6th April 2010
A DREAM START FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS
In the most recent budget, the Government announced that an exemption for stamp duty land tax would be introduced for all bona fide first time buyers. The upshot of this is that if you are purchasing a property of a value in excess of £125,000.00 but less than £250,000.00 and you are a first time buyer, you will not have to pay any stamp duty land tax on your purchase. more >>
PUBLISHED: March 2010
WHEN AN EMPLOYER MAY SAY "GET YER HAIR CUT...."
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruling has clarified the law relating to sex discrimination and dress codes at work and will make it harder for employees to claim successfully for discrimination. more >>
PUBLISHED: 15th March 2010
MULLIS & PEAKE LLP RESPONDS TO CRITICISM OF THE COURT OF PROTECTION AND THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN IN THE NATIONAL PRESS
The role of the Court of Protection has been highlighted in recent media coverage. The Court of Protection can appoint someone to act as Deputy for a person who lacks capacity to manage their affairs. more >>
PUBLISHED: January 2010