A huge well done to all 140 cyclists who took part in the recent Cycle of Hope challenge in aid of North West Cancer Research, cycling a combined total of 6,300 miles. Brown Turner Ross entered 2 teams into the event which saw each participant cycle either a 60 mile…

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Civil Litigation Process in the UK

In the UK we have criminal law which deals with criminal offences and often involves an official investigation by the police. For non-criminal offences in the UK we have civil law. This is used to deal with disputes around topics such as: negligence, breach of contract, property, probate and divorce…

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The Difference Between Exchange and Completion of a Property

When buying a house, there can be a lot of specialist ‘jargon’ terms used by legal teams that may mystify you somewhat. We are going to clear up two very common phrases that you will hear and that you should look forward to hearing: exchange and completion. What is a…

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Will Having a Loan Affect a Remortgage Application?

If you are thinking of remortgaging your property and are wondering if a loan that you have taken out will affect this application then the answer is yes. As you are no doubt aware from when you initially took out your mortgage, banks and other mortgage providers calculate the amount…

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Paralegal Rebecca Chase to run the Manchester Marathon in October in aid of North West Cancer Research

Look at every park, field and street in the country throughout the last year and the chances are you will have seen runners of all ages and abilities, pounding the pavements and braving the great British weather. Brown Turner Ross’ paralegal Rebecca Chase has been one of those hardy souls,…

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Team of Brown Turner Ross cyclists aim to conquer Cycle of Hope to raise funds for North West Cancer Research

Ready, Steady, Cycle! The Cycle of Hope is coming to Southport in aid of North West Cancer Research, with four intrepid cyclists from the Brown Turner Ross office set to don their best lycra on July 4. Dusting off their saddles and tackling the huge feat of endurance, director Kevin…

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Can your Landlord Evict you For Having a Baby?

The majority of the time, a landlord will not be able to evict you solely on the grounds that you are pregnant or having a baby. However, this will ultimately depend on what is dictated in your tenancy agreement. Information included in the Equality Act of 2010 states that landlords…

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Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 was given Royal Assent on 25th June 2020. This will change the landscape of how parties in the jurisdiction of England and Wales dissolve marriage breakdown. It is uncertain as to when the Act will come into force but it is anticipated that…

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Do Landlords Have to Take a Deposit?

While landlords are not legally required to take a deposit, it is incredibly rare to find a landlord who will not ask for one. Deposits provide protection for landlords so they will often insist on receiving one. However, some landlords may choose to accept zero deposit if they do not…

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In a Technical Age Why are Digital Assets forgotten?

What are Digital Assets and why are they important? Digital Assets are anything which you hold of value which is in the virtual sphere; for example media in the I-cloud, an E-Bay selling account, a PayPal account, Cryptocurrency, an online business or a YouTube account with incoming revenue. If you…

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