Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme ‘helped to boost housing market’
The confirmed end of the government’s Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme is a ‘big signal’ that the market has picked up significantly since its introduction, a residential property law expert said...
View ArticleMore homeowners using their home to fund retirement
New figures have highlighted the appeal of using housing wealth to help fund later life and it’s becoming a more ‘accessible’ option to people, a residential property law expert said today. The Equity...
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Keyhole surgery: the benefits and the risks
Laparoscopic surgery, more commonly known as keyhole surgery, is when an operation is performed via one or several small incisions to the skin. Once the incisions are made, a small camera is fed into...
View ArticleLaw firm in ‘DIY’ Lasting Power of Attorney warning
A law firm is today reminding people about the need for specialist legal advice when creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), following a national investigation into ‘DIY’ methods. Birchall...
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Mesothelioma focus in flagship conference for specialist lung cancer nurses
With news that six people die of the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma every day in England and Wales, this year’s flagship National Lung Cancer Forum for Nurses (NLCFN) Conference had a timely...
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Ladies’ lunch raises funds for head injury charity
A ladies’ lunch attend by 54 women has raised more than £1,500 for a Chester-based charity. Head Injured People (HIP) in Cheshire hosted the lunch, supported by law firm Birchall Blackburn Law, at...
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Health Secretary admits winter ‘challenge’ for NHS services
The Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has acknowledged that this winter could be “very challenging” for the NHS, which means already stretched services will be tested to the limit. He made the comments on...
View ArticleHousing market cash injection a ‘welcome move’
A residential property law expert said housing measures announced in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement are exactly what the housing market needs. Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a £2.3bn housing...
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Global website for suddenly bereaved people gets our backing
A website created to help ease the suffering of people bereaved by the sudden death of a loved-one has received essential funding thanks to the support of Birchall Blackburn Law. The initiative,...
View ArticleCohabitation disputes increase as divorce rates fall
A family law expert has reported an increase in the number of cohabitation disputes arising, as more people choose to live together but remain unmarried. Gill Graveson, partner at Birchall Blackburn...
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Diabetes and medical negligence
If a person’s diabetes is not diagnosed or managed appropriately then there can be serious and catastrophic consequences. It is not just diagnosis and treatment that has to be timely; adequate...
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Rose celebrates becoming a licensed conveyancer
A conveyancer at Morecambe-based Birchall Blackburn Law is celebrating after achieving licensed status. Rose Metcalfe, 24, from Heysham, has completed a qualification under the Council for Licensed...
View ArticleHappy Christmas
Happy Christmas from all our staff at Manchester, Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Chester, Morecambe and Southport. Our office front doors won’t be open between Christmas and the New Year, but many of our...
View ArticleDigital Divorce Warning
Financial affairs warning ahead of digital divorce plans Divorcing online could lead to an increase in ex-spouses making financial claims many years later – unless affairs are properly addressed, a...
View ArticleKate Allatt and Locked In Syndrome
Kate Allatt almost died in 2010 when she suffered a severe brain stem stroke. After her coma she woke up completely locked in. She could hear and see everything around her but was completely paralysed....
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Partner promotion at Birchall Blackburn Law
North West law firm, Birchall Blackburn Law, has promoted a long-serving residential property manager at its Manchester office to Partner. Rachel Buckley, from Failsworth, joined the company as a legal...
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‘Heading the ball’ could be a thing of the past for young footballers
A group of parents are calling for FIFA to limit under 17s from heading the ball in a lawsuit filed against the governing body this year. The US group of parents argue that FIFA hasn’t done enough to...
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GB Paraclimber and catastrophic head injury survivor, Dave Bowes, talks...
Up until August of last year Dave was making a spectacular recovery from a muscle tear in his left shoulder, which he sustained during the finals of a national ice climbing competition at the end of...
View ArticleLaw firm growth
Birchall Blackburn Law has reported a 13 per cent increase in turnover, following a year of investing in its people and resources. The firm, which has offices in Manchester, Chester, Preston,...
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It is time to address the underfunding for mesothelioma research
Despite the fact that mesothelioma will be responsible for 60,000 UK deaths over the next 30 years research into the deadly lung cancer is underfunded. Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma is an aggressive...
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