Accurate calculations of the National Minimum Wage continue to cause headaches for employers, with an employment tribunal acknowledging the complexity, saying there is no single key to unlock every case….
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Acquiring Land by Adverse Possession
Written by Sarah Cracknell, Chartered Legal Executive at Spire Solicitors LLP. There is a piece of land at the rear of my property which I believe to belong to me…
Workforce Wellbeing Must Include Mental Health Awareness
Understanding of mental health issues is high on the agenda, thanks to the involvement of the younger members of the Royal family in the Heads Together awareness campaign which has…
Property Q&A
Sharron Tennant, Partner and Head of Residential Property at Spire Solicitors Norwich office answers some property queries. Before I instruct a solicitor, can I ask for a quote? Yes….
A change at the Aylsham office of Spire Solicitors LLP
Spire is delighted to welcome Bronwyn Thomas, pictured, to Aylsham to take over the running of the office and to continue to provide the Aylsham community with legal advice and…
House sellers are facing testing questions
Springtime is traditionally the busiest time for the property market, but with a knotty problem affecting more homes than ever, it’s worth doing some horticultural homework before you start, whether…
How will the new Residence Nil Rate Band affect you?
Written by Lisa Myhill, Solicitor at Spire Solicitors LLP Aylsham office. The Residence Nil Rate Band came into effect on 6th April 2017. This is a new Inheritance Tax free allowance…
Tenants break clauses in a Commercial Lease
Written by Benedict Keane, Solicitor at Spire Solicitors LLP Norwich office. When negotiating a commercial lease one of the most important decisions that a tenant needs to make is the…
Small suppliers set to get intel on big company payment performance
New regulations designed to help small businesses get paid on time came into force this month, with a requirement for larger companies to publish information about how long they take…
Alterations to Listed Buildings- What do I need to know?
Carl Heywood, Partner at Spire Solicitors Attleborough office, answers some important questions on Listed Buildings. What is a listed building? A listed building is a building of special architectural or historic…
Facing up to the social media challenge for business
Every business using social media should get to grips with publishing law and advertising regulations if they are to avoid reputation-damaging incidents. The reminder follows the news that opinion columnist…
Inheritance Disputes
Record numbers of inheritance disputes are going through the courts as modern family structures and rising house prices push more families to contest unfavourable outcomes. Two recent cases which have seen…
