Chenery Maher

10% DISCOUNT & LATE NIGHT OPENING

carol — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:37:27 +0000

As we focus on issues which affect all family members at some point in their lives, & we want to help at what is often an expensive time, we have introduced a LOYALTY CARD offering 10% OFF ALL OUR FEES for all new instructions if three or more family members register with us. For more information or to register contact Shona Davidson by telephone or shona@chenerymaher.co.uk.

ALSO, we know you are busy, & that at times it can be difficult to come into the office during the day, so as part of our commitment to provide a personal service we now OPEN EVERY MONDAY evening & can see you AFTER FIVE O’CLOCK BY APPOINTMENT.

FUNDS RAISED FOR LOCAL CHARITY!

carol — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:43:34 +0000

We raised £1,000 for Age UK Lancashire by hosting an exhibition of work by prominent local artists, sculptor Clare Bigger and painter Jo Taylor. The money, paid by Irene and Carol to Age UK’s Geraldine Moore, will be used to help older people across the county to make more of life. The event was such a success, and the funds raised will be put to such good use, we are planning to hold other functions during 2012 and will keep you posted. For information as to the services Age UK provide, or to volunteer, go to www.ageuk.org.uk

DO YOU WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO BBC PANORAMA?

carol — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:46:29 +0000

BBC Panorama would like contributions to a forthcoming programme which is going to be about difficulties parents are experiencing with the rising costs of childcare and particularly whether any parents have had to leave work because they can no longer afford to pay for childare.
They are also interested in the sacrifices people are having to make to pay for childcare and want to know if any businesses are finding that workers are leaving because childcare is too expensive.
Please contact Katie Sharkey directly on 02890 338246 or email katie.sharkey@bbc.co.uk.

WILLS DUMPED ON PAVEMENT

carol — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:42:29 +0000

A will-writing company dumped 1,000 files containing wills & confidential information on a pavement after going out of business; many clients paid thousands of pounds for wills & trusts they never received. Other similar companies have been found to use high-pressure selling techniques & to sell services without full advice. This highlights the contrast with solicitors, who are regulated, have relevant qualifications, undergo continual training and must be insured to provide redress if things were to go wrong

First Time Buyers and Stamp Duty

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 09:52:53 +0000

From the 25 March 2010 to 24 March 2012 inclusive the threshold for a first time buyer increases from £125,000 to £250,000. This is good news if you are buying a house for the first time as it means you are exempt from paying stamp duty if the price is £250,000 or less.

There is bad news for people buying a house for more than £1m, as the rate has gone up to 5%

Stamp Duty concession for first time buyers

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:02:38 +0000
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Family firm suggests ‘compatibilty quiz’ for couples contemplating marriage

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:34:53 +0000
A leading family law firm is encouraging couples thinking about getting married to complete “a compatibility quiz” before taking the plunge...