Phishing

Phishing is an attempt to require sensitive information, such as user names, passwords and card details (and sometimes indirectly money), by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Unfortunately, Phishing does happen to professionals such...

Extra 3 Percent Stamp Duty Land Tax

As of 1st April 2016 house buyers will be charged an extra 3% stamp duty on additional properties if they are worth £40,000 or more. This includes properties abroad, buy to let and properties in the UK. Even owning a share of a property can be taxed if it is worth...

Cream Tea in a Bag

On 8th July 2016 we arranged the perfect way to enjoy the final Friday of Wimbledon and also support The Rowans Hospice. We arranged a charity Cream Tea in a Bag day with the support of Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream, Tiptree Jam and the Cream Tea Society. Lots of...

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Once again this year we decided to hold our Macmillan coffee morning – The one day of the year where the office is filled with the scent of fresh baking. Thanks to all of the staff and family members who baked and the staff, clients and other professionals who...

Operation Christmas Child

For a number of years now, we have been a drop off point for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child is part of the Samaritans Purse Charity. The shoeboxes are filled will small gifts such as toys, gloves and often a personal note from the...

Charity Christmas Raffle

Every year the staff at Mackarness and Lunt get involved in a Christmas raffle for a staff chosen charity. Tickets are bought with the chance to win a variety of prizes such as a chance to win an extra day’s annual leave. This year Mackarness and Lunt’s chosen charity...