Remembrance Day 2022

Posted on 11/11/22 by

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them

Receptionist Vacancy!

Posted on 11/7/22 by

We are seeking a full-time receptionist to join us here at Kings. Please see our current vacancies page for more details!

Latest Coronavirus Statement

Posted on 13/5/21 by

We are pleased to announce that our offices are now open for pre-booked appointments.

We are keen to keep you all safe so when you visit us, social distancing measures will remain in place, with gloves, hand sanitiser and sealed pens available for your use. Please attend on your own when possible to allow us to maintain a safe distance from each other but if you need assistance, you may bring one other person with you. Our meeting room is cleaned thoroughly between each appointment and face masks must be worn.

If seeing us in person is not absolutely essential, we would ask that you to continue to contact us by telephone and video conferencing so please call us on the usual office number to arrange this.

Stamp Duty Holiday Extension!

Posted on 4/3/21 by

In his latest Budget on 3rd March 2021, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced a tapered extension of the stamp duty payment holiday he first introduced last July.

Mr Sunak said: “The cut in stamp duty I announced last summer has helped hundreds of thousands of people buy a home and supported the economy at a critical time. But due to the sheer volume of transactions we are seeing, many new purchases will not complete in time for the end of March.”

“So I can announce today the £500,000 nil rate band will not end on the 31st of March. It will end on the 30th of June.”

“Then, to smooth the transition back to normal, the nil rate band will be £250,000, double its standard level, until the end of September.

“And we will only return to the usual level of £125,000 from October the 1st.”

This extension is not a total surprise but will no doubt be welcomed with relief by many home buyers who might ordinarily have struggled to comply with the original 31st March deadline.

Stamp Duty Holiday

Posted on 9/7/20 by

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an emergency stamp duty holiday to help revive the stalled property market.

Homebuyers will be temporarily exempt from paying the tax for the first £500,000 of any property price, saving them an average of £4,500 and up to £15,000.

The increase in the threshold from £125,000 to £500,000 is effective immediately (8th July) and will run until the end of March 2021.
 
Let’s hope this measure brings about some much needed recovery to combat the economic downturn caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
 

Armed Forces Day 2020

Posted on 23/6/20 by

 

This years’ Armed Forces Day is on Saturday 27th June 2020.

To keep everyone safe, this significant event will be a virtual experience, with lots of interesting and inspiring information to be found on the event’s website.

Click on the link below to find out about Plymouth’s military history, future developments, careers and support for our veterans.

Its a wonderful opportunity to offer our appreciation and thanks to all the men and women, past and present, who make up our wonderful military community.

We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community and are pledged to the Armed Forces Covenant.

https://www.plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk

https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk

Commando Challenge!

Posted on 11/10/19 by

On Sunday 13th October our Office Manager Sarah Buchanan is taking part in the 5k Commando Challenge in aid of The Royal Marines Charity and Devon Air Ambulance Trust. She is part of a 3-woman team called The Green Goddesses – who are all “ladies of a certain age” married to or partners of former Royal Marines Commandos.

The Commando Challenge has taken place on the Royal Marines Endurance Course on Woodbury Common, near Lympstone in Devon for the past 25 years. In this time thousands of people have crawled, ran, swam and struggled through the mud and obstacles of the famous assault course, all in the name of charity. Over its 25-year history, the event has raised over £5 million.

The Endurance Course will take Sarah, Shirley and Nita across the rough moorland and woodland of Woodbury Common, which includes tunnels, pipes, wading pools and an underwater culvert.

The even itself is held over the whole weekend but the ladies will start their challenge at 12:02 on Sunday. If you are in the area and would like to come and support the event, there is an Event Village at Bicton Arena with lots to do and see.

If you feel you would like to sponsor Sarah and the team, please visit the link below or make a pledge by emailing Sarah at sjb@kingsols.co.uk

All funds raised will go to these two very worthy causes and help make a real difference to peoples’ lives.

WISH THEM LUCK!!

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SarahBuchanan9

Armed Forces Day 2019

Posted on 25/6/19 by

On Saturday 29th June 2019, Plymouth Hoe will host Armed Forces Day 2019.

The event will start with a Parade of Standards as veterans and cadets march across the promenade. This family fun-packed day will include unarmed combat displays by 30 CDO Stonehouse Royal Marines, the tri-service field gun competition, the City of Plymouth Pipe Band and the marching band of the Royal Marines Plymouth, not to mention exciting aerial displays from the Navy Wings Heritage Flight Sea Fury, followed by a flypast an RAF Spitfire plane. The closing display will be by the RAF Red Arrows who will be performing for the first time since their appearance at Armed Forces Day in 2012. The Military Wives Choir and the Community Military Kids Choir will perform on the main stage and later in the evening a free concert will entertain the crowds with a range of live music to suit everyone.

There will be plenty of opportunity to meet serving military personnel who can provide information on recruitment and also to meet veterans in the veterans village, which is supported by the Royal British Legion. The emergency services and various charities and organisations, vehicles and equipment will also be on display.

Its a fantastic opportunity to show our support for the Armed Forces Community.

Click here to download the official programme https://issuu.com/visitplymouth/docs/afd_programme_2019_web

 

 

20th Anniversary!

Posted on 1/5/19 by

We are thrilled to announce that today is Kings Solicitors’ 20th Anniversary!

On 1st May 1999, husband and wife team Richard and Felicity King opened the doors of their new practice in Fore Street, Ivybridge as the successor practice of David Wilks & Co.

Over the next few years the practice grew in size and reputation and despite sadly losing Felicity in 2011, Richard, by striving to keep the business moving with the times and the services we offer our clients to the highest standard, has continued to enjoy success and growth.

So today, we remember Felicity and toast Richard, who we wish continued success and many congratulations.