HMO stands for a house of multiple occupation and there are approximately 3,000 HMOs in Norwich. It is important to understand the differences between HMOs in order to comply with…
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New Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Collection
Linda Marshall, comments on the new Pre-Action Protocol for debt collection, coming into force on 1st October 2017. The new Protocol applies to any business claiming payment of a debt…
The Conveyancing Process when Buying or Selling a Property
Written by Rebecca Leeman a Chartered Legal Executive at Spire Solicitors LLP. You have just had an offer accepted on your dream home or you have accepted a fantastic offer…
Good Practice Vital for Employers in Managing Tribunal Claims
In July, the Supreme Court ruled that employment tribunal claim fees were unlawful, and now it’s been confirmed that an ex-employee has been granted an extension of time to pursue…
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
When thinking of making a will, the idea of a Victorian lawyer taking down the last instructions at the bedside still springs to mind for many people. And the 19th…
Gender Pay Likely To Stay In the Spotlight
The BBC found itself in a media storm last month, following the publication of salaries paid to its highest-earning stars, which revealed that only one-third of its 96 top earners…
Japanese Knotweed
David Percival, a property lawyer at Spire Solicitors LLP, discusses the problems associated with Japanese Knotweed when buying or selling a home. Whether selling or buying a home, one of…
Buying a Property at Auction
Written by Marion Oliver, a Conveyancing Executive at our Aylsham office. There is a common misunderstanding that properties sold at auction are either repossessed or properties with problems. However, this…
Getting It Right To Grow the Spirit of Enterprise
Enthusiasm for small enterprise is seeing increasing numbers trying to make it as entrepreneurs and inventors, whether alongside the day job, bringing up children, or even school work. Recently that’s…
Summer Is Finally Here and, With Summer, Brings the Wedding Season!
Almost 250,000 marriages take place in the UK each year. Although living together is now a growing trend, marriage rates for those aged 65 and over have increased by 56%! …
New Deadlines for Changes in Company Ownership
Businesses have new deadlines to comply with regulations around transparency of ownership from this month, under the so-called PSC regime. The move is happening as part of the implementation of…
Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Exchange of Contracts When Buying a Property
Written by Rebecca Leeman, a Graduate Legal Executive at Spire Solicitors Norwich Office. Do I need a survey? A survey will look at the physical condition of the property…
