A valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) is a necessity for any estate agency. Without it, no agent can claim commission, and now a new High Court decision suggests that the agency’s contracts generally could be at risk of invalidity. “In short, it [a Fidelity Fund Certificate] is a licence to practice without which you cannot...Read More
A valid Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) is a necessity for any estate agency. Without it, no agent can claim commission, and now a new High Court decision suggests that the agency’s contracts generally could be at risk of invalidity. “In short, it [a Fidelity Fund Certificate] is a licence to practice without which you cannot...Read More
Expats have until now enjoyed a tax exemption in respect of foreign remuneration earned, provided they meet requirements as to time periods worked overseas. The exemption will however be partially removed with new legislation recently passed. “An income tax form is like a laundry list – either way you lose your shirt” (Comedian Fred Allen)...Read More
Expats have until now enjoyed a tax exemption in respect of foreign remuneration earned, provided they meet requirements as to time periods worked overseas. The exemption will however be partially removed with new legislation recently passed. “An income tax form is like a laundry list – either way you lose your shirt” (Comedian Fred Allen)...Read More
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch” (Economist Milton Friedman) In these days of online banking and electronic payment, it’s not uncommon to find out to your horror that you have made a payment to someone in error, either to the wrong recipient or in an incorrect amount. If that happens to you and...Read More
There are many advantages to buying in a security estate or other community scheme, including quality of life and increased potential for growth in your property’s value. “When the [property owners] chose to purchase property within the estate and become members of the Association, they agreed to be bound by its rules” (extract from judgment...Read More
DECEASED ESTATES PAY TAX It is true! Even after you are no longer part of the economy, you are still liable to pay tax! As you may already know, everything is taxed, even small items you purchase at the shop on a regular day like a can of coke. HOW DOES THIS WORK WITH A...Read More
We all know that causing someone else loss either negligently or intentionally lays us open to being sued for damages. What is less well known – and in this case ignorance is extremely dangerous – is that animal owners can be held liable for loss or damage caused by their animals on a “no fault”...Read More
Disputes with neighbours take many forms, and they can quickly escalate into costly and expensive litigation. So nipping them in the bud will always be first prize, and when it comes to fights over construction activity – whether it be a whole new building or additions/alterations – a good place to start is with municipal...Read More
Disputes with neighbours take many forms, and they can quickly escalate into costly and expensive litigation. So nipping them in the bud will always be first prize, and when it comes to fights over construction activity – whether it be a whole new building or additions/alterations – a good place to start is with municipal...Read More
