When buying a property you will be presented with one of two options in the contract: freehold or leasehold. Purchasing the freehold of a property is generally preferred by most homebuyers. The government has also recently placed restrictions on certain leaseholds so they may become less common moving forward. Whether…

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Business and Divorce: Dividing Company Assets in the UK

Going through a divorce is a stressful time for everybody. However, it can be especially so if you are a business owner, either with your spouse or without. Protecting your assets will be very important to you so you will likely be concerned at how your divorce will impact your…

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TOLATA Claims: Your Questions Answered

The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) is used by the courts to determine ownership of a property where there are multiple interested parties. It also has several powers to act on this declaration of interest by way of orders. Most commonly, TOLATA is enacted when…

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Making Prenuptial Agreements in the UK: Who Needs It?

Prenuptial agreements, commonly known as prenups, are becoming more common in England and, indeed, across the whole of the UK. Following the Radmacher v Granatino case in 2010, where the courts upheld a prenuptial agreement in England for the first time, courts have been giving prenups more weight in the…

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Brown Turner Ross continues to provide exemplary service for clients

Having worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to meet the needs of clients both new and old, Brown Turner Ross team of solicitors have juggled office life and working from home to continue to provide guidance and support throughout the pandemic. With our team priding itselves on its flexibility and thoroughness,…

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The Family Mediation Process

Mediation is a recommended service if you are going through a divorce or separation before you attend court. You will attend a meeting, with or without your ex-partner to make arrangements for your finances and dependencies post-separation. It is technically an optional step in the separation process but often at…

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Legality of Holidays at Work Explained

Statutory leave entitlement (otherwise known as annual leave or holiday allowance) is a legal entitlement for almost all workers, including agency workers and people on zero-hour contracts. The minimum legal holiday allowance is 5.6 weeks’ worth of leave. You can work out your statutory leave entitlement by multiplying how many…

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What is Conveyancing?

If you are buying or selling a property then you will need to instruct a conveyancer who will act on your behalf during the transfer of the property. Conveyancers will conduct all necessary steps to move the property transfer forward from the moment an offer is accepted through to exchange…

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Brown Turner Ross Nominated for Prestigious Award.

The team at Brown Turner Ross are celebrating being nominated for The City of Liverpool Business Awards (COLBA). Established by Downtown Liverpool way back in 2004, they acknowledge and celebrate companies and entrepreneurs that have made a successful and significant contribution to economic growth in the city region. Brown Turner…

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What can a landlord charge for when you move out?

When you come to the end of your tenancy agreement and move out of the property you should leave it in the same state as it was when you moved in. If you don’t, your landlord may be able to deduct money from your deposit to pay for cleaning, repairs,…

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