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Can I sue if a dog bites me or my child?
In the last decade hospital admissions for dog attacks rose by 76%, according to figures released by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. RSPCA figures show that 37 people have been...
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How to find the best conveyancing solicitors in Manchester
Choosing the right conveyancing solicitors in Manchester doesn’t have to be a stressful ordeal. However, it can be difficult to know where to start when finding the right solicitor for your needs. We...
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Property price drop could tempt pre-Christmas buyers
Property prices coming to the market have dropped by an average of £2,044 or 0.6%, according to the latest data from Rightmove’s House Price Index. Buyer demand is still high – the average time it...
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Birchall Blackburn Law named as National Conveyancing Firm of the Year 2021
Birchall Blackburn Law took home not one but two trophies at the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards last week. Our conveyancing team won Conveyancing Firm of the Year – North of England and National...
View ArticleWhat is a typical e-scooter collision injury?
The number of e-scooters on our roads and pavements is increasing rapidly and it is not a surprise that the rise in the popularity of e-scooters is also fuelling a rise in related injuries. As the...
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Is there any way to avoid Inheritance Tax on property?
Inheritance Tax is simply a tax on the estate of someone who has died. An estate includes someone’s money, personal possessions, property and any other assets such as shares, cryptocurrency and...
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What are the new Highway Code Rules?
New rules will be added to the UK’s Highway Code on Saturday 29th January 2022. The changes, including 49 amendments to existing rules, will depend on a final green light from parliament. The Driver...
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Why is it important to make a Will?
According to the latest stats, 59% of UK adults haven’t yet made a Will. Of the entire population, a whopping 53% have never thought about making a Will. It just seems to be one of those things that...
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Ask the expert: What does a conveyancer do?
People regularly go through the process of buying a new house, but they are often unaware of how important the conveyancing process can be. In this blog, we answer some of your most frequently asked...
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6 affordable homeownership schemes you should know about
Saving up money for your own home can seem daunting. The good news is there are a few options that may help you get onto the property ladder sooner than you expected. Recently, the government added...
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Intestacy Rules in the UK: Dying Without a Will
Writing a Will seems like an upsetting task to tick off from your to-do list. However, it can save your loved ones a lot of pain and hassle if you have a Will in place. Not only can it bring you peace...
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Can I claim compensation for a horse riding accident?
Equestrian injuries can happen in many ways. Anecdotal experience of the horse riding community is that individuals are often very quick to shrug their shoulders either blaming themselves for whatever...
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Can I claim for a bicycle injury?
This year the Highway Code introduced a Hierarchy of Road Users. Pedestrians are at the top of the hierarchy, so they will have right of way. But cyclists are second on the hierarchy, meaning they...
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Advice for first-time buyers: How to get the best for your money
If you’re ready to take your first step on the property ladder and become a homeowner, there are a few factors you need to take into account. From assessing your finances to making a successful offer,...
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Aftermath Support: The people to talk to after a life-changing road traffic...
The seconds, minutes and hours after a road collision are shocking and traumatic but the hardest times can be in the days, weeks, months and years after a life-changing road traffic collision. The...
View ArticleWhat are the changes to divorce law in the UK?
In April this year, the way people can divorce changed in the UK. You don’t need to ‘blame’ a partner for anything and the only ground is that your marriage or civil partnership has irretrievably...
View ArticleMoving to…Leyland
We started our Moving to… blog series before the pandemic. We took a break but now we’re back! We take a look at some of the most popular areas to live in. We’ll cover the local property market, food...
View ArticleStay out of the water: Peak Drowning Season in the UK
During the long summer holidays of the early 1980s one of my favourite morning television shows was Huckleberry Finn and Friends. I don’t recall the storylines but the scenes of Huckleberry Finn and...
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11 ways you can add value to your property
The average house price in the UK is £299,249. according to the latest available data from the official UK House Price Index – a year-on-year increase of 11.9%. However, if you’re looking to maximise...
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Important changes to HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (TRS)
Our Trusts & Estate Practitioner Elaine Roberts explains the new changes to the way trusts are handled in the UK: Under new legislation introduced retrospectively by HMRC, all UK express trusts...
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