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Home Buyers Survey… a recommendation and not a legal requirement.
Whether a cash purchaser or purchasing a residential property with the assistance of a mortgage, we here at McCay Solicitors always recommend that clients consider obtaining a home buyers survey prior to the exchange of contracts. Purchasing a property...
UK Government backs new law that gives “zero hours” workers more say over their working hours.
Unlike traditional contracts of employment, zero-hour contracts offer no guarantee of work. An employer is not obliged to provide any minimum number of working hours to the employee in zero-hour contracts and they are quite often referred to as “on call work”. As of...
Menopause & The Workplace: UK Government Rejects Calls To Make Menopause A Protected Characteristic
UK Government Rejects Calls To Make Menopause A Protected Characteristic The Government has published its response to the Women and Equalities Committee's Menopause and the workplace report, rejecting several recommendations including the suggestion to make menopause...
DHL driver unfairly dismissed after altercation in van
An HGV driver who got into a fight with a colleague was unfairly dismissed amid flaws in the disciplinary and investigation process, a tribunal has ruled. Alex Milea, who worked for DHL Services, was dismissed in February 2022 after a physical altercation with another...
The Residue Clause- Also known as the Safety Net
When it comes to making a Will, you can specify each and every asset that you own and give your instructions as to who you would like to leave such assets to. Alternatively, if you wanted to leave your entire Estate to one person or to be divided among a number...
Changes in Stamp Duty Rules for Residential Properties
On Friday 23rd September 2022, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced his first budget, with changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT). These changes, which took effect immediately, seen the threshold of the price of a house at which stamp duty becomes payable,...
Legal Expense Insurance – the little known life saver!
All too often, we sit across the table from clients who have suffered a wrong or injustice however we have to advise that they cannot proceed because they have no means to pursue a claim. They may have been physically harmed through medical negligence, psychologically...
Doing It For The Kids
Having children can put everything into perspective! Making your Will also fits into this category. If you have minor children or are responsible for the care of minor children, it is important to ensure that you have a Will in place so that; in the very sad and...
Wellness In The Workplace
Mental health apps, menopause support, mindfulness sessions, gym subsidies, counselling helplines … workplaces are increasingly focussed on the welfare of their employees. The celebration of dog ownership in the workplace is having a moment. ‘Bring Your Dog to Work’...
Making an Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney is an instrument wherein a person; (known as the donor), can appoint a person or people; (known as their Attorneys), to deal with their property and affairs which continues if the unfortunate situation arises wherein the donor becomes...
End to the House Sales/ Right to Buy Scheme for residents of Registered Housing Associations
For nearly forty years, secured tenants have availed of the opportunity to purchase the property they reside in from the Housing Executive or a Housing Association. This opportunity was and still is available today to those who are eligible. As a result of the Housing...
Nursing Home Care Fees
Payment for Nursing Home care fees Providing funding for fees in relation to care in a nursing home where a patient has insufficient assets or means to pay for such care comes from two main sources: 1) The Health and Social Services Trusts which operate under...