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Bitcoin is a type of digital cryptocurrency and was first introduced in 2009. It has recently been estimated that there are in the region of 15.5 million bitcoins in circulation, with a total value of £4.7 billion. Do they have a set value? Bitcoins are subject to big swings in ...
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Planning ahead for the future has been a topic in the spotlight this year after the Alzheimer’s Society held a conference discussing the challenges faced by sufferers on the Island. With life-expectancy rising, people are concerned as to who will look after their affairs should they become unable to make everyday decisions. Looking ...
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In this post we're looking at pre-nup and post-nup agreements. On a daily basis dramatic coverage of celebrity divorce battles leads many people to wonder whether they should be doing anything to protect their position, if in the future their marriage breaks down.  What is a pre-nup? Prior to a ...
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As a top UK barrister discovered earlier this year, buying property can have complications. Robert Griffiths was left embarrassed when the Court of Appeal decided against him in a dispute over a £3.6 million house deal. In 2010, Mr Griffiths and his wife exchanged contracts to buy a luxury property in ...
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With children back in school, we’re waving goodbye to the summer holidays and slowly adjusting back to the cooler, darker evenings. Perhaps you’re reflecting on the fun few weeks you’ve recently spent at your second home in Europe, or are beginning to plan your next holiday there. Be assured that now ...
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It won’t have escaped your notice that a General Election is looming in the Isle of Man. Polling day is Thursday 22nd September when you will have the chance to decide the shape of the Government of the Island for the next five years – but only if you’ve registered ...
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