On 25th May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will come into force. This will be the largest change in data protection laws in over 20 years. It will…
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Spire Solicitors Wins Law Firm of the Year 2017/18
Spire Solicitors has scooped the coveted Law Firm of the Year Award at this LawNet Awards, held at the Crowne Plaza, Heythrop Park Resort, Oxfordshire in front of 210 staff…
Energy Efficiency Advice for Landlords
Written by Jo Tinson, a Partner at Spire Solicitors LLP Watton office. The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has offered guidance to domestic Landlords to comply with the…
Family Finances Make Divorce Negotiations Increasingly Complex
Divorce rates are on the rise, according to the latest statistics, and with the increase in the value of family assets, couples should do more to face up to financial…
Selfie Shots Signal End To Informal Financial Management
International payment processor Visa is launching a platform to allow banks to integrate biometric security that will use selfies, fingerprints or voice records to approve purchases in the drive against…
Spire Solicitors Llp Are Shortlisted as Law Firm of the Year in the Lawnet Awards 2017
Spire Solicitors LLP are delighted to have been shortlisted as Law Firm of the Year in the LawNet Awards 2017. The award attracts entrants from all over the UK and…
Considerations for Buying a Leasehold Property
Written by Rebecca Leeman, a Chartered Legal Executive at Spire Solicitors LLP. When you buy a leasehold property, most commonly a flat, you own the dwelling for a set number…
New Build Conveyancing and NHBC Cover
Written by Ian Taylor, Solicitor at Spire Solicitors LLP Wymondham office. Great! You’ve bought your new home and it has National House Building Council (NHBC) cover. But what does that…
Houses in Multiple Occupancy – HMOs
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…
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…
