Articles from June 2010
June 29, 2010 | Posted by admin
“Nuts About Coconuts?” asks Solicitor in Sutton Coldfield after Bristol Councillor Prosecuted
During a debate about funding for BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) groups in Bristol, a Councillor found herself in hot water when she called a fellow Councillor a “Coconut”.
Black Councillor Shirley Brown became angry when Asian councillor, Ms. Jay Jethwa, argued in favour [...]
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June 25, 2010 | Posted by admin
Unmarried couples should prepare for all eventualities says Solicitors in Sutton Coldfield
Harvey McKibbin Solicitors says unmarried couples are at risk if they don’t plan or prepare for all eventualities when co-habiting or combining assets.
Following a recent case where a man who had split up with his co-habiting partner 17 years ago, was awarded [...]
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June 24, 2010 | Posted by admin
Trusts and wills are vulnerable to new CGT rate, warns Harvey McKibbin Solicitors
The Capital Gains Tax (CGT) increase announced in this week’s budget will mean trustees and personal representatives administering the estates of the deceased could feel the full brunt of the rise as gains made will be at risk of exposure to [...]
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June 4, 2010 | Posted by admin
Broken HIPs?
Is it “Good Riddance” to Bad Legislation?
The new coalition government announced the suspension of Home Information Packs (HIP) from the 21st May onwards, saving any seller who markets their property after this date the estimated extra cost (£300-£450) for a HIP.
The idea behind the move is to encourage more sellers to market their [...]
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