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…
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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…
Good Intentions Not Enough in Wage Calculations
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….
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….
