Yet again it is in the press how whiplash claims are driving up your insurance premium and that is the lawyers who are (somehow) responsible for this. Do you believe this? Really? Read the rest of this entry »
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Jan 12
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Jan 12
A Weapon in the War against Fraud - Contempt of Court Proceedings
Insurers are now sending out a loud message to all potential Claimants in that they are cracking down on the fraudsters who try to pursue a fraudulent personal injury claim. More and more proven cases of fraud are resulting in contempt of court proceedings, which could result in prison sentences. Read the rest of this entry »
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Jan 12
First Time Buyer’s Stamp Duty Relief to end on the 24th March 2012
Since the 25th March 2010 First Time Buyers of residential property have been able to apply for Stamp Duty Land Tax relief if the consideration (money) passing for the property is £250,000.00 or less.
This applies where the buyer intends to live in the property and that it will be their main private residence. This also only applies if any of the parties to the purchase have not previously owned property or land in the UK or anywhere else in the world. This includes property purchased with someone else, ie., properties purchased as co-owners. Read the rest of this entry »
