On 1st June this year, a new act came into force that has a profound effect on the rental market. It’s relevant not just for landlords and tenants, but for agencies that, to date, have made a very nice little living out of charging tenancy fees and administration costs for rentals. These fees have affected…
Stephen Rimmer Solicitors held another free seminar for the volunteers, staff and members of St Wilfrid’s Hospice today. We covered topics such as why making a Will is important, what needs to be considered when thinking about your Will, Inheritance Tax and Charities and Lastings Powers of Attorney. If you would like any make information on…
We all see things at work that we think, “Maybe that’s not the best way to do things.” However, it’s quite a leap from that point to becoming a full-on whistleblower. When things go past the ‘that’s not right’ stage and verge on the illegal, immoral, or just downright inept, then who steps up to…
A ‘scam’ is a slang term used to mean personal fraud. This usually comes in the form of a communication that convinces us to part with our money to claim a reward or help someone in trouble. We’ve all been affected by a scam at some point in our life, though fortunately most of us…
It’s nearly time for the kids to go back to school, and for parents, this can be a very expensive time of the year. Not only are there all the usual essentials to buy, but also those big-ticket purchases, like a new school uniform. School Dress Codes The majority of schools in the UK have…
Eastbourne Round Table have made a donation of £500 to Compass Community Arts who are a local charity that have been delivering a wide range of creative projects throughout Eastbourne and the local area since 1996. Mark Poulton Head of our Commercial Department recently handed over a cheque to them as pictured here.
Exam results have been released and new students know where they will be heading for university. Following the relief of results day, the next big headache for parents is often the search for accommodation, whether for first-timers looking at student mortgages or returning students. Should you buy or rent? Faced with high rental costs, shortages…
Debt recovery is a term that strikes terror into business owners and individuals alike. The image of burly men banging on the door and taking away all your worldly goods hasn’t been helped over the years by the media’s portrayal of debt collectors on TV. However, there are limits to what debt collectors and court…
We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to make a simple Free Will during the month of September to support the Friends of Eastbourne Hospital. We will not make a charge but hope that you will leave a donation or legacy to the Hospital (although there is no obligation to do so)…