Dan Hobson

2 weeks ago | texasinsider.org | Dan Hobson

The unintended consequences of SB 3 on Public Safety & the Drug CrisisBy Dan HobsonAs a veteran – as well as the President & Founder of Texas’ first addiction recovery based hospital, Rise Recovery Services and Family Hospital Systems – I have some concerns for the unintended consequences of banning all consumable hemp. Senate Bill 3 in the Texas Legislature may be well-intentioned, but it poses serious risks to public health and safety for veterans and the public.

Dec 2, 2024 | berwins.co.uk | Dan Hobson

Property fraud is a serious crime and, unfortunately for a growing number of homeowners, it is on the rise. With just a few preventative measures, however, property owners can reduce the risk of becoming a target for property fraudsters. Reducing the risk of fraudIt is possible that your property could be at risk of being sold without your knowledge or mortgaged by a fraudster to raise money. The fraudster may also steal your identity to achieve this aim.

Nov 22, 2024 | berwins.co.uk | Dan Hobson

Private companies will often have reasons why they want to buy back shares in some way – someone’s leaving, they want someone to leave – and the obvious thing would seem to be for the company to buy back the shares – and even better, to pay over a period of time. Easy? Not so easy – get it wrong, or do it when you can’t, and it’s a criminal offence!Some key thoughts:Shares can either be bought from capital, or from distributable profits.

Nov 17, 2024 | berwins.co.uk | Dan Hobson

Buying your first home is a stressful ordeal at the best of times, but with the recent news that the Stamp Duty threshold is set to be cut in April 2025, you might be feeling even more overwhelmed about the prospect of picking up your first set of house keys. Here’s what you need to know. What is Stamp Duty? Stamp Duty (or Stamp Duty Land Tax) is charged to buyers in England and Northern Ireland when purchasing a residential property or piece of land that costs more than £40,000.

Nov 14, 2024 | berwins.co.uk | Dan Hobson

The Autumn Budget outlined changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), which will come into effect from 6th April 2026, and will impact farmers and landowners across the country. Here’s what you need to be aware of. What is Agricultural Property Relief? Agricultural Property Relief (APR) is a type of Inheritance Tax relief and reduces the amount of tax that farmers and landowners must pay when farmland is passed down to the next generation.