Borrowers over 70 took out nearly £2bn in mortgages last year – are those mortgages being used to cut IHT bills?
Borrowers aged over 70 took out nearly £2bn in non-equity release mortgages last year, according to exclusive data obtained by TWM Solicitors*. Some older borrowers have been taking out these mortgages partly so that they can make Inheritance Tax (IHT) free transfers to their children and grandchildren. Many older borrowers make IHT-free transfers to help the […]
Battle Over Brixton: Trade mark dispute between Brixton Street Wear and Brixton LLC
Two London-based cab drivers, Daniel O’Connell and Pete Adams, who run a community-centred fashion business in Brixton, South London, Brixton Street Wear, are facing a potential claim against them from Brixton LLC, a US apparel company based in California. Brixton LLC has reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter, demanding that the UK business desists from using […]