Posts from the ‘Private Clients’ Category
- VAT on Alterations to Listed Buildings on May 10th, 2012
On 21st March 2012 the government announced its intention to remove the zero rate of VAT for approved alterations to listed buildings. This means that from 1st October 2012 the standard rate of VAT will apply to the alteration of a listed building. The decision to add 20% VAT to approved alterations of a listed [...]
- Take the hassle out of insuring unoccupied property on May 10th, 2012
La Playa’s new Probate Property Protection provides the answer to the age old problem of insuring unoccupied property. Ever been called out on a Sunday afternoon for a burst pipe at a property in probate hundreds of miles away? It happens. Probate Property Protection is a comprehensive insurance package designed to protect both your clients’ property [...]
- VAT Savings to be withdrawn from Listed Buildings works on March 22nd, 2012
Yesterday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer made an astonishing, and unexpected, announcement that will affect a significant number of owners of listed properties in the UK. In short, the VAT relief that currently applies to alterations to listed buildings is being withdrawn with effect from 1 October 2012. The Chancellor described the existing relief as [...]
- La Playa’s Private Client Group Launches London Marine Skipper on January 3rd, 2012
Mike Taylor-West joins La Playa as Head of Private Client & Marine, London as the company heads into the wind with a new specialist provision for yachts and pleasure craft. La Playa is on a growth curve and is seeking to offer increasingly specialist advice and cover for its high net worth clientele. A seasoned [...]
- Tips: Protecting Your Home from Winter Weather on November 22nd, 2011
With the Scottish highlands already covered in snow and winter weather drifting across the country, now seems like a good time to prepare your home for whatever the winter may bring. We’ve put together a handy checklist to help you enjoy a safe and damage-free winter. Preventative Measures Checklist Many common claims and mishaps can [...]
- What is ‘reinstatement or rebuild’ value? on September 29th, 2011
Reinstatement value refers to the value of reconstructing your home, including all of its features, using materials which are as similar as possible to what’s currently in place. Establishing an accurate reinstatement value is incredibly important as any miscalculation can lead to a claim settlement which will not fully pay for the rebuilding of your property. [...]
- Treasure Your Treasures on July 14th, 2011
“Over the last 2 years we’ve seen a rise of up to 12% in jewellery values”, says La Playa’s Private Client Account Executive, Gareth Cotton. “A quick review could save you thousands on an inadequate claim settlement.” Top Tips for protecting your jewellery: 1. Get regular valuations As you may be aware, jewellery prices have [...]
- Climate Change – How does it impact on your household insurance? on March 11th, 2011
With (hopefully) the worst of the winter behind us in the UK, now seems like the right time to reflect on how these extreme winters are going to impact on the household insurance market in the coming year. It’s generally a given that if insurers are being hit in the pocket the consumer will also [...]
- Post flood Action plan on April 26th, 2010
Having a disaster recovery plan may seem extreme but if you live in a flood risk area you shoud be prepared for the worst case scenario. You can minimise damage by following these simple steps: Rugs and Carpets Never fold a rug or carpet – always roll Promptly remove from affected area. If impractical to [...]
- Outdoor security tips on April 26th, 2010
We in the UK love our gardens – our sanctuaries from the crowds and bustle of life. In fact it’s thought that we spent £4 billion last year on our gardens, so it may not come as a surprise to find that garden theft is on the up! Shrubs, patio furniture, lawns and garden machinery [...]
