Be prepared for Bank of Mum and Dad debt call
Be prepared for Bank of Mum and Dad debt call, warns Eaton Smith
Home-buyers who turn to the "bank of mum and dad" and increasingly the bank of grandparents to buy their home should be wary, as generous family members tighten their belts.
Many people have no choice but to turn to parents or other... Read More →
Where there’s a will, there’s a way round care home fees
Government plans to raise the proposed lifetime cap on care fee contributions by the elderly to £60,000 have been met with a storm of protest, but those who wish to provide for care in retirement are being encouraged to take steps to protect their assets now.
Funding for care home placements has been means... Read More →
Employment claims shaken up
Unfair Dismissal Claims
It has been confirmed that the qualifying period needed for employees claiming unfair dismissal will be increased from one year's continuous service to two with effect from April 2012. The reason for this is that it is hoped that it will boost employment if employers feel less... Read More →
Business of the Month Winner
Longley Park Motors – Eaton Smith, Business of the Month
Longley Park Motors was founded in 1981 by local garage boss Tony Baines, who re-mortgaged his home and took a loan from Lada Cars UK in order to start his business. Tony's decisive nature and hard work paid off and his business went from strength... Read More →
Sickness reforms
It has long been recognised that sickness poses difficulties for employers. Whilst many are sympathetic to the plight of their employees, this does not reduce the administrative and cost burden on employers managing sickness absence.
This has been recognised in a recent review presented to Parliament by the... Read More →