Recent content by janey84

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    Any input gratefully received - please!

    JohnBltd - firstly, may I extend huge thanks for your lengthy and thorough reply! You've confirmed my suspicions in that it's going to be quite complicated to find any definitive answers easily on the subject! I shall certainly do some of that reading over this weekend - I don't know about...
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    Any input gratefully received - please!

    Thanks so much for you reply! That's one question ticked off! :)
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    Help....where do I stand legally

    Oh goodness :( I'm sorry I can't offer any of the legal advice you're after - I suspect it is quite a grey area, given as it was only a verbal contract so to speak. Was anything ever detailed when you both entered into this 'verbal contract' with regards to sickness, how the business would be...
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    Any input gratefully received - please!

    Good afternoon, I'll try to keep this as brief as possible! Posted on main legal forum, but no response after a couple of days, so thought this may be a better section to post in! Ok, so here goes! I've got an idea in my head to set up as a freelance/temp, offering my services to local...
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    Potential conflict of interest issue?

    Good morning, Sorry if this turns into a bit of an essay, but hoping someone can advise! I'm currently registered self employed, and sell clothing online and locally. I need something else to help tide us over, and was thinking of setting up a freelance/temp venture, utilising my...
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    Opportunity to buy a house!

    That is so sad. Hate to hear of older people struggling to stay in their own houses. If the joint investment idea doesnt pan out, has he considered taking a lodger for a time, to help cover the cost of repayments? (assuming there is the space of course). I've gotta say though, I would only be...
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    Advice on becoming a mortgage broker

    Cheers Zino. That sounds like a great first step. What you say makes a lot of sense. Understanding has got to be key - we'll both be doing a lot more research before any rash decisions are made! Jane
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    Advice on becoming a mortgage broker

    Thank you - that is pretty much spot on. Felt pretty sneaky writing on here, just wanted to get an idea on the general consensus in going self-employed at this time from people in the business. I will give 100% support should he decide this is right for him - but definitely correct in that we...
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    Advice on becoming a mortgage broker

    Hi all, Was after some general opinions from those in the know please. My other half has worked in the mortgage industry for around 8-10 years, on an employed basis. He is fully cmap qualified, and is looking to start working on a self-employed basis for a company. Now, call me an...