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Top tips for a stress-free house move

Few things in life are as stressful as moving house, so here are the Optimum conveyancing team's tips for a stress-free house move.

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Optimum raises £4,500 for Youth Adventure Trust

We are thrilled to announce that after two years’ fundraising we have collected a fantastic £4,500 for our charity, Youth Adventure Trust.

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Sole trader versus limited company: what’s best fo...

When you first start a business, a decision that needs making is whether to become a sole trader or set up a limited company.

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Get ready for new VAT points-based penalties from ...

HMRC is bringing in a new regime for VAT penalties, starting on 1 January 2023 which VAT-registered businesses need to be aware of.

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christmas gifts and tax

Gifting at Christmas? Here are the tax rul...

Christmas is on its way, and for business owners this may also mean the time for making gifts and entertaining - so what are the tax rules?

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Autumn Statement: reaction from Optimum

Here’s our initial feedback on the Autumn Statement, by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Michael Blaken, our Accounts...

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Why does it take so long to move house?

Why does it take so long to move house is a frequent comment from house buyers and sellers. As conveyancers, the most common question we ...

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Autumn 2022 Newsletter

We’re already into autumn and, as the year marches quickly on, we bring you our latest news. Plus, we have two dates for your diary.

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More than just accountants, we help businesses to ...

As accountants, we believe in adding value to our clients’ businesses. We’re not just here to crunch the numbers, but to work alongside b...

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We’re celebrating five years in business

Our company, which has led the way in modern professional services by combining accountancy and law under one roof, is celebrating five y...

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Riding the wave of inflation: how businesses can cope

While turmoil reigns in Westminster, in the ‘real’ world, people and businesses are facing many challenges, including double digit inflat...

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Housing market: could there be good news for cash ...

The recent changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax can only be regarded as a positive for homebuyers. But on the other side of the coin are rocket...

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