Written from a practical standpoint; this new edition of the Stamp Duty Land Tax Handbook details how the updated legislation works in common practice. The books examples and case studies will be highly useful to surveyors; valuers and anyone needs to be kept up to date with the application of tax duty on Land. Unlike most other books in this area; the Handbook is based on practical experience of the work of surveyors applying the latest legislation in making valuations. The authors explain the potential pitfalls and use examples of calculations of the amounts on which tax is payable. Complex areas like administration and enforcement are clarified and explained. The Handbook will help surveyors and property professionals provide crucial support to their invididual and corporate clients.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An "unreliable character"?...By Jill MeyerSwiss author Martin Suters novel; "The Last Weynfeldt" is a bit of a mystery caper and a fair amount of a character study. Set in Zurich and the art world; the book moves slowly as middle-aged Adrian Weynfeldt; an important member of the market; finds love. Or so he thinks. The problem of the book centers on the main character; Weynfeldt; who; for such a brilliant man; makes a number of very stupid decisions.If the term "unreliable narrator" is used about a character; I suppose the term "unreliable character" can be used. And Adrian Weynfeldt is not a character that the reader can trust to act as he should. He trusts the wrong people and falls in with a woman whose mysterious ways would alert another; smarter man. Weynfeldt is so smart in business; the reader cant quite believe hed be so gullible and naive in his personal life. But Adrian Weynfeldt is in love and love can knock the smarts out of anybody.Martin Suters book; though; is a good read; despite the unreliability of the lead character. The supporting characters are well drawn; making the plot more possible than it would normally be. I enjoyed "The Last Weynfeldt"; despite its quirks.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This Author doesnt get enough love in the States...By Living the Grand LifeI very much want to start my review by thanking Jill Meyer; who wrote one of the first two reviews of this novel. It was her review that caused me to closely examine the actions of the protagonist. It is evident from her review that Ms Meyer put forth her review of this novel in an honest; clear and very thoughtful manner. Her review is entitled "an unreliable character". But I must say; although I find her review very helpful and very thoughtful; I vehemently disagree with the main critical point of her review; which is that it is not plausible that the novels protagonist; Adrian Weyfeldt; AKA "The Last Weynfeldt"; as intelligent as he is portrayed to be; would make the poor decisions that he makes and take those unwise actions that he takes in this novel.What would any of us not do to achieve and gain love;especially if we were living a totally loveless life? I know that I have made many unwise decisions; took seemingly silly actions; because of the childlike trust so many of us place in those they have loved. And I; unlike Adrian; had many who loved me.That being said; Adrian is desperately looking for love anywhere in his life. Simply because he is leading an unloved life. Additionally; he was raised in cold family and experiences terrible abandonment issues as a result of his mothers actions and threats. Moreover most of those of whom who act to betray him; are those of a circle of people whom he trusts; they are long term friends--one a life long friend. What kind of life is it if one does not trust a life long friend. Are we animals? And to top it all off; the female protagonist is a much younger; alluring redhead who strongly resembles the great and ONLY love of his life. Adrians great love of his life; the person for whom he risked his only familial relationship; that with his parents and whom he; with even after decades; still regrets having let go; without a word; met a terrible tragic death. The poor bastard never had a chance.--especially with another gorgeous redhead.As a background to my review; I purchased the hard copy of this novel; as I was so graciously invited to a reading which included the author Martin Suter; the the books translation publishing team The New Vessels Press and the NY Times columnist Eva M. Kahn.As a side note. the hard copy is beautiful constructed and a tactile pleasure to hold--Kudos to the US publisher. "New Vessel Press; founded in New York City in 2012 us an independent publishing house specializing in the translation of foreign literature into English." I checked out their web site and the selection is varied and impressive. GO LOOK! I will make another purchase.I found the author; Mr. Suter; to be fiercely intelligent; very amusing. charming and seemingly so very kind and gentle. extremely well mannered; very witty-in a very dry way; handsome and well loved by his lovely wife and sweet child. When asked if he had a favorite character amongst his many novels he indicated that he thought he would enjoy the company of Adrian the best. He also responded in a very puckish manner to the question of how pleased he was of this translation; indicating that perhaps the translation was superior to the original; thereby cleverly tying in the forgery theme in the novel.The author is a VERY well known and very respected author in Europe--I am sure this translation will bring him much success on this "side of the pond". His previous books have been made into screen plays and movies. I plan to invest in moreBack to Adrians reawakened "lust for love"-- wouldnt many of us take similar rash and poorly thought out actions our protagonist took in his efforts order to be loved by his young and old friends--or just to be loved for perhaps a second chance by a "dangerous red head.This book is everything that you read in reviews. It is a:--page tuner--precisely written--edgy--well crafted novel--contains beautiful prose.--excellently translated--In the spirit of this novel--As the author inferred is the translation better than the original?Regards.In reviews-- a clear 5 start choicePS: All of us sentient creatures want to be loved and cherished. For those of us who may have a dearth of that beloved emotion and that gentle kindness; we make poor decisions--when we seek to be loved--As Gloria Vanderbilt said in her recent book"life is about love" or did she say Life is about a good pair of Jeans? Go figure--or perhaps read her recent novel.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy readerTerrific read; especially for people interested in the art world.
