Spire Solicitors LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Craig Ward to Partner within the Residential Property Department. Craig joined the firm of GHP (the forerunner to Spire Solicitors) in January 2006 as a Trainee Solicitor and qualified in September 2007. After working in the firm’s Norwich and Wymondham offices, Craig relocated to the… Read More »
Written by Jo Tinson, Partner at Spire Solicitors LLP. Whilst considering the importance of making a Will, you may also want to think about making a Lasting Powers of Attorney. There may come a point in the future when you are unable to manage your own affairs. This may occur at any stage in life… Read More »
Written by Sally Yaxley, a Legal Executive at Spire Solicitors LLP. When buying a property you may come across the terms Freehold and Leasehold. The differences are important and determine whether or not you own your home outright. The main differences between the two are: – Leasehold properties usually have an annual ground rent, payable… Read More »
Written by Sharron Tennant, Partner at Spire Solicitors LLP If there’s one thing that infuriates house sellers it’s a buyer pulling out at the last moment without a good reason. However, the Government has stepped in and announced that 2019 will see a trial for reservation agreements whereby buyers who pull out of a transaction… Read More »
For many years, buy-to-let investments in the UK were a very attractive prospect. Rapidly rising house prices and good yields tempted a huge number of investors into the buy-to-let industry. However, in recent years, buy-to-let has become a little less attractive for individual investors. Higher stamp duty rates on second properties, the phasing out of… Read More »
The news that no-fault divorce is likely to become law has been welcomed, but while the legislation waits for its place in the parliamentary calendar, families must continue to deal with one party being ‘blamed’ for the breakup or wait for the change in the law. And with the parliamentary calendar full of another divorce… Read More »
According to research published in October 2017 there are currently 31,000,000 UK Adults who will die without a Will. From this data, only 16% of 18-34 year olds currently have a Will. Yet, with society continuing to evolve, the importance of making a Will is still as important as it has ever been. There are… Read More »
Gender pay gaps, itemised payslips and what to do about working rights for EU citizens – these are some of the issues looming large for employers over the coming weeks, with April ushering in many significant dates for new and amended employment legislation. “It’s hard work keeping up to speed with employment law obligations,” explained… Read More »
Written by Ruth Collett, Conveyancing Executive at Spire Solicitors LLP. When it comes to buying your new home, the decision of whether you buy a new build or an older house is a very personal choice. The advantages of buying new over old are: Maintenance costs are usually low for the first few years as… Read More »
Spire Solicitors LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Trick as partner to the firm, to continue its growth strategy. Emma joined Spire Solicitors LLP in 2015 and specialises in Private Client work including Wills, Estates, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts. She is a full member of the Law Society Private Client Section, The… Read More »
