News
- Thursday 1st July 2010
Gullands solicitors warn on Wills with top heavy legacies
Those who have made Wills but haven’t recently reviewed them may find that legacies and gifts included when the economy was a little more buoyant now leave little available for family and friends, warns Gullands Solicitors. Alex Astley, partner at Gullands Solicitors comments: “There ...
- Friday 25th June 2010
Gullands solicitors warn on CGT apportion following Budget rise
In the Budget on Tuesday (22 June) the Chancellor announced that Capital Gains Tax will rise with immediate effect for higher rate tax payers from 18% to 28%. The annual allowance remains at £10,100. Alex Astley, a partner at Gullands Solicitors warns: “Since this rise has been ...
- Thursday 24th June 2010
Is World Cup fever distracting warring couples?
As World Cup fever grips the nation divorce solicitors in Maidstone are reporting a significant reduction in the number of new divorce instructions from clients since the start of the tournament two weeks ago, compared to the number they would typically receive over the same period. “It ...
- Tuesday 11th May 2010
Potholes need not leave a hole in your pocket, says law firm Gullands
One of the defining characteristics of this year’s hard winter has been the rapid deterioration of our roads and the appearance of potholes. So serious is the problem that Alastair Darling in his Budget on 25 March announced an extra £100m to help local authorities fix blighted ...
- Monday 10th May 2010
UK air passengers may be hit by airport parking charges follow ash cloud delays, warns law firm Gullands
It is estimated that there are more than 150,000 UK holiday-makers and travellers trapped abroad following the prolonged eruption of the Iceland volcano and many could find themselves with a hefty airport car-parking bill when they finally return, warns Kent law firm Gullands. EU regulations offer ...
- Monday 22nd March 2010
Lease expiry and dilapidations - don't fall foul
Landlords and tenants approaching the end of a lease face a potential minefield and are advised to tread carefully taking professional advice – that was the message given to delegates at a seminar held on Thursday 18 March 2010 by Kent law firm Gullands and Maidstone chartered surveyor Terry ...
- Saturday 27th February 2010
Who gets the family home?
Family break-up is always complicated and when there is a property involved, things can get very complex indeed. In principle, when a couple are cohabiting (not married or in a civil partnership) the property belongs as of right to whoever is shown on the deeds as the owner. Where there are minor ...
- Friday 26th February 2010
Companies Act model articles ? Think before you leap
The Companies Act 2006 came into effect fully on 1 October 2009. One of the advantages of the Act is that it has made the incorporation of a company easier by creating a new and simplified set of model articles of incorporation. However, before you rush off and buy an ‘off the shelf’ ...
- Thursday 25th February 2010
Morgan, set to 'pick up the pace' with our help
A champion rower from Maidstone will find things a little easier after Gullands have agreed to sponsor him for three years.Morgan Hellen, from Bower Mount Road, is a 17-year-old pupil from Oakwood Park Grammar School and a member of Maidstone Invicta Rowing Club.Gullands’ Partner, Leroy ...
- Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Crime is With You for Life!
It is widely thought that once a conviction is ‘spent’, it is erased from ‘the system’ and simply ceases to exist. Regrettably for those who may have a youthful indiscretion or two on their record, this is not so, as is illustrated by a recent case. The Information ...