Buckle up, sunglasses lovers — because something very stylish has just cruised into St Albans. And we mean that literally. Porsche Design sunglasses have relaunched, and the only place in town you can get your hands (or rather, your face) on them is… you guessed it… EYES on St Albans.Yes,...
Max George, pop star from The Wanted, hit the headlines at the start of the year when he revealed that he wrote his will on his iPhone, whilst in hospital, and before undergoing emergency heart surgery. Reflecting on his instructions for his assets, which he left on his phone, he said...
Seven years. ‘Is it only that long?’ we hear you cry…!Whether you’ve only just realised that EYES on St Albans is that yellow glasses shop next to Fade to Black or you’ve been with us since the beginning, it is 7 years since Jez first opened the doors to eyewear...
Joint borrower-sole proprietor mortgages can be an ideal solution to help children and/or grandchildren with a first property purchase. Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director, Martin Cotter, explains more. Joint borrower-sole proprietor (JBSP) mortgages allow two or more people to buy a property together, but only one person takes ownership. This can be...
We’re not afraid of an open conversation here at EYES on ST Albans. Let’s be honest – there’s a lot to deal with during peri-menopause and menopause.Hot flushes, brain fog, mood swings and possibly a load of other unexpected symptoms… and now, we’re here to tell you that your eyes...
Small business owners can use a number of allowances and planning measures to ensure their exit is tax-efficient, and that they make good use of post-exit assets. Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director, Martin Cotter, explains more. Whether you’re passing on the business to younger family members, or selling up, there are plenty...
News that former One Direction star Liam Payne passed away without a will has brought renewed focus to the importance of proper estate planning. Liam’s estate, reportedly worth £24 million, will now be subject to the statutory rules of intestacy. As he was unmarried at the time of his death, his...
At EYES on St Albans, we know the look. That squinty, screen-weary stare. The “I’ve been in back-to-back Zooms and now I can’t remember what natural light feels like” expression as you arrive on the sunny side of Marshalswick wondering whether it’s appropriate to put your sunnies on when it’s...
With unused pension funds set to form part of the estate, savers with large pension pots will be considering their options. With the right planning you can negate or reduce an IHT liability. Lumin Wealth’s Managing Director, Martin Cotter, explains more. From 6 April 2027, unused pension funds and death benefits...
(or How to Protect Your Teen’s Eyesight Without Them Noticing - Stealth tactics for parents of GCSE and A-Level warriors) Ah, exam season in St Albans. The scent of blossom in the air, birds singing merrily — and inside every home, a teenager buried under revision notes, blue light blazing from...
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