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Welcome to the latest issue of In Person we have had some lovely feedback from the first few editions.

In this issue we take a look at

• Personal Injury – Are innocent injured victims to lose out again?

• Family – Postnuptial and separation agreements to be subject to the Court’s discretion

• Property – First time buyers don't miss the deadline for stamp duty exemption 

• Equity Release – What is Equity Release and what should you be aware of

I hope you find this newsletter informative and interesting if you do have any questions relating to any of the topics featured please contact a member of our team, alternatively visit our website for information on our full range services at www.clough-willis.co.uk. 

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Shefali Talukdar

Stamp Duty Exemption for 1st Time Buyers

Shefali Talukdar

In March 2010 it was announced that there would be a stamp duty holiday for first time buyers for two years from 25 March 2010.

This means that any first time buyer purchasing a property priced between £0 - £250,000 during this period is not required to pay stamp duty. This exemption from stamp duty comes to an end on 24 March 2012. Read more>

AGREEMENTS AND FAIRNESS in divorce

Lee Marston

In this country, the starting point for agreements reached after marriage (so called postnuptial settlements) is that they are legally enforceable. However, the Courts have the power to vary the terms of them. A postnuptial settlement can, of course, be one of two things, namely, a mirror image of a prenuptial settlement signed shortly after marriage or otherwise what is in effect a separation agreement. Read more>

What is Equity Release

Lorraine Stratton-Webb

Though property prices have dropped in the last few years, there is a considerable amount of equity remaining in properties which previously would have remained untouched until the property was sold.  More and more people are looking to this equity in helping to maintain their lifestyles in retirement when pensions and savings are not. Read more>

Innocent Injured Victims To Lose Out Again

Chris Macwilliam

I was dismayed to read the recent House of Commons Transport Committee report dealing with road traffic accidents. Once again it seems clear to me that the Government is putting the profits of the insurance industry before the needs of vulnerable injured victims. Read more>

Clough & Willis Hand Over Charity Donation

Bury Hospice has been given a helping hand by Clough & Willis. 

The staff at Clough & Willis raised £100 by donating money to the charity instead of swapping Christmas cards. Read More>

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