End of Temporary Passport Extension

From 10 April 2015, British citizens living abroad will no longer need a temporary passport extension stamp and can instead apply to renew their passports in the standard way. Continue reading “End of Temporary Passport Extension”

What You Need to Know about Minimum Wage Changes.

From 1 October 2015 individuals on the National Minimum Wage will benefit from a 3% increase. The minimum wage changes are coming into force after recommendations by the Low Pay Commission and provide benefit to individuals of all ages. Continue reading “What You Need to Know about Minimum Wage Changes.”

The Top 3 Most Complained About Adverts of 2014

At Aston Bond, our experienced team of solicitors know that when creating an advert, it is important to adhere to the strict guidelines and laws governing what can be advertised and how. Continue reading “The Top 3 Most Complained About Adverts of 2014”

Commission Agreements. What are you agreeing to with your Selling Agent?

When you’re going through the process of selling residential property to an Agent you’ll usually find yourself taking on an agreement, that’ll ultimately help the Agent collect his commission. Continue reading “Commission Agreements. What are you agreeing to with your Selling Agent?”

Conveyancing Process Taking too Long? Time scale Explained

Is your conveyancing process taking too long? Often at the beginning of a conveyancing transaction, solicitors are asked how long the process will take until completion. Continue reading “Conveyancing Process Taking too Long? Time scale Explained”

Shared Parental Leave. Regulation is Changing

Parents of babies born on or after 5 April 2015 will now be entitled to take shared parental leave of up to 52 weeks following the introduction of the Shared Parental Leave Regulations SI 2014/3050. This allows parents to put their leave in a pot, so to speak, and jointly take leave out of the pot, regardless of whether the mother is owed more leave than the father. Continue reading “Shared Parental Leave. Regulation is Changing”

Gifting to Charities? Land, Building and Shares explained.

New HMRC guidance has confirmed that charities and community amateur sports clubs can accept gifts of buildings or land under wills, and either keep them or sell them to release funds. Continue reading “Gifting to Charities? Land, Building and Shares explained.”