The Budget 2015 – Inheritance Tax Changes

Budget 2015 – Inheritance Tax Changes

So, the Chancellor has now delivered his seventh Budget and one of the main announcements made was that the Inheritance Tax nil-rate band (the amount you are allowed to leave on death before being taxed) will be increased (and you may be thinking ‘about time!’). Continue reading “The Budget 2015 – Inheritance Tax Changes”

Virtual Real-Estate. The unlikely connection between Virtual Reality and Property

It’s the stuff of science fiction. Virtual reality was always the gimmick futuristic technology that you never thought would be created, yet now we see a growing hysteria around the Oculus rift and the fact that many people believe they have cracked virtual reality.  Suddenly, a lot of new possibilities are on the horizon. Continue reading “Virtual Real-Estate. The unlikely connection between Virtual Reality and Property”

#Donate, How You Can Now Donate With a Tweet.

Social Media has changed the way in which we interact with charities, instead of huge expensive publicity events to raise awareness, viral trends like the #icebucketchallenge and #nomakeupselfie have gained international recognition and raised millions in their efforts. We now nominate and encourage people to share and give, with social media being the catalyst. Continue reading “#Donate, How You Can Now Donate With a Tweet.”

Improved Adoption Rights

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has published guidance for employers whose employees have or are adopting children. The guidance, effective of 5 April 2015, stipulates that individuals who adopt qualify for adoption leave from their first day of employment. Continue reading “Improved Adoption Rights”

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