HM News

Government announces suspension of HIPs

As of the 21st May 2010 Home Information Packs (HIPs) are suspended by the new coalition government.

The news has been welcomed by the majority of the businesses involved in the p [...] more

Budget 2010 – Review of Tax

The following changes to UK taxation were announced in this year’s budget:-


INHERITANCE TAX

The nil rate band for Inheritance Tax will be froze [...] more

Stamp Duty Land Tax - Changes in the law

1. As at the 25 March 2010 the Chancellors budget has provided first time buyers with additional stamp duty land tax relief. One or more individuals buying a major interest in land up t [...] more

New Membership for Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

Julia Honeywill Solicitor of Devon based solicitors Harold Michelmore has been accepted as a member of the national association the “Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners” [...] more

What is Best for the Children?

There are so many different reports around commenting on what is good or bad parenting; it can be confusing trying to determine what is best for your child. A recent report identifies a n [...] more

New Memberships for Solicitors for the Elderly Association

Shirley Tull Senior Solicitor and Partner and Julia Honeywill Solicitor of Devon based solicitors Harold Michelmore have been accepted as members of the national association “Solici [...] more

Follow the Code - The New Disciplinary & Grievance Regime

On Monday, 6th April 2009, the new “ACAS Statutory Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance” replaced the statutory procedure under the Employment Act 2002.

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Home Information Pack Changes 6th April 2009

The Government has announced its proposals to change the current Home Information Pack First Day Marketing Rules which allows homes to be marketed without a Home Information Pack providin [...] more