The basic essentials of the conveyancing transaction are of long standing, but recent years have seen many developments, which this book incorporates. As the legal profession has endeavoured to adapt to commercial pressures, so the art and practice of conveyancing has had to respond to the realities of modern day life.This new edition represents a more comprehensive contribution to the art and practice of conveyancing. It looks at the task through the eyes of someone in business as...

A SHORT COURSE IN FINANCE BASICS.7 Lessons in Finance For Non-Financial Managers is a quick course in basic finance, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From profit statements and balance sheets through to costing and budgets, it will help you deal confidently with questions such as 'What is the return on investment?', 'Do we have the resources?' and 'What are the cash implications?'* Lesson 1: The profit statement

The majority of applications for probate that follow someone's death can be dealt with inexpensively by any reasonably intelligent person with time available and a little guidance. This easy-to-follow book clearly explains all the information you need to administer the deceased's estate; from dealing with the urgent practical matters to preparing and submitting the relevant forms, paying inheritance tax, and distributing the estate. You'll find specimen forms and letters and a list of usef...

Written by one of the country's leading tax writers, this edition of the highly successful UnderstandTax for Small Businesses is aimed at small businesses and fills a conspicuous gap in the market. Following the business lifecycle, it provides highly relevant information and advice on the real events that business people experience, whether self-employed or running a company.Throughout this book the reader gains a basic understanding of tax principles, the operation of the tax syst...

The recession and the change of government have seen many changes in the British tax system which affect small businesses. Fully updated for the 2013 tax year and beyond, this trusted and bestselling guide will help you steer your small business through the bureucratic hoops. Tax matters for small businesses, because they must pay it correctly in order to stay legal, and they must pay it efficiently in order to stay competitive. This book, written by a chartered accountant who has helped s...

Emerald's Guide to Landlord and Tenant Law is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the law as it relates to property ownership. The book will enable the reader to understand this complex area and to understand more fully the law as it relates to ownership and leasing of residential and commercial property. The book will also assist the student or professional.

Property investment is not for everyone. The huge risk factor of investing your own money combined with the complicated and strict property laws and tax regulations that must be adhered to, mean this kind of business venture is only for those capable of forward thinking and effective planning – and willing to take the risks in order to reap the rewards.Therefore, an important question to ask yourself before you commit to any property investment is: am I right for this? One of the a...

A revised, fully updated 9th edition of this bestselling book about investing in stocks and shares.This book, first published in 1992, is one of the most enduring guides to investment in the stock market ever published. Now in a thoroughly revised, updated 9th edition this bestselling volume has been written and kept up to date by a professional long-term investor. It explains in plain English how the stock market works; what affects share prices;...

This latest publication in the Straightforward Guides Series (Straightforward Publishing), A Guide to The Process of Conveyancing, is a comprehensive guide to the various processes underpinning the conveyancing of residential property. It is clear and concise and is ideal for anyone who wishes to buy or sell a property without the use of a solicitor or licensed conveyancer and can be used by those who want a practical guide or by those who wish to learn more about the processes of conveyan...

Key Facts is the essential revision series for anyone studying law, including LLB, ILEX and post-graduate conversion courses. The Key Facts series provides the simplest and most effective way for you to absorb and retain the essential facts needed to pass your exams effortlessly. Key features include: * Diagrams at the start of chapters to summarise the key points * Structured heading levels to allow for clear recall of the main facts * Charts and tables to break down more complex informat...

The revised edition of A Straightforward Guide to Bankruptcy, Insolvency an the Law is a concise guide to the processes underpinning bankruptcy and personal insolvency. In recent years, the bankruptcy process has been streamlined, with the period of bankruptcy shortened to one year. Debt relief orders are being introduced and many other policies have changed in conjunction with this. The readers of this concise book will gain a much clearer idea of the routes through the process of persona...