- Why Do You Need A Solicitor For Estate Administration?Losing someone can be a sad and distressing time – and handling their affairs following their death is never easy at such a difficult time. Probate is the process of managing a person’s estate after they die, and a probate solicitor can help ensure their wishes are carried out fully. Why Do You Need A Solicitor For ...Read more
- What Benefits Come with a National Museums Liverpool Membership?As regular readers of our blog and social media will be aware, we regularly cover exhibitions and events at National Museums Liverpool’s venues, particularly the Walker Art Gallery, World Museum, Museum of Liverpool and Merseyside Maritime Museum. While National Museums Liverpool’s museums and galleries are free to visit, there is also the option of becoming a ...Read more
- What Can You Discover at the “Art of the Terraces” Exhibition?Art of the Terraces is a major first-of-its kind exhibition opening at Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery in two weeks time (5th November), and running until 12th March next year. The exhibition explores the culture of football ‘casuals’ – fans who originally combined hooliganism with expensive designer brands, while exerting a powerful influence on a generation ...Read more
- What do I need to think about when buying a house?With the recent changes to stamp duty more people are now thinking about buying their next home. Moving house can be one of the most stressful things any of us do but Bartletts Solicitors experienced conveyancers are here to help you at every stage of the process. Here Khalid Mahmood, Bartletts’ Licensed Conveyancer, takes us through ...Read more
- What Is the Impact of the New Stamp Duty Rules?Last month provided a significant boost for those looking to buy their first property, with the government’s mini-budget announcing that the threshold for paying stamp duty is being raised from £300,000 to £425,000 for first-time home buyers (the property must now cost less than £625,000 to be eligible for stamp duty relief, rising from the ...Read more
- What Is A Lasting Power Of Attorney?A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legally-binding document that enables one person to give someone else the right to make decisions on their behalf when they no longer have the mental capacity to make these decisions on their own. Or, when they are finding it difficult to arrange their own affairs, for example ...Read more
- What Can Visitors Expect from “Doctor Who” in Liverpool?A reminder for those living in or visiting Liverpool this year to take a trip to the Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder exhibition at Liverpool’s World Museum, which opened on 27th May this year and runs until 30th October. This thrilling interactive exhibition explores the world of science within the universe of Doctor Who, bringing it ...Read more
- We are saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.On behalf of everyone at Bartletts Solicitors we send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family, and we pay tribute to the Queen’s lifetime of dedication and public service.Read more
- What Are the Risks Associated with Dip Dye Hair?Dip dye hair colouring has been one of the most in-demand treatments at hair salons for over a decade now, with its popularity fuelled by social media exposure and numerous celebrities adopting the two-tone fading colour technique. While dip dyeing is generally considered safe, the same level of skill and attention is required of hair stylists ...Read more
- Is There a Crackdown on Dangerous Cyclists?The UK government is proposing a crackdown on dangerous cyclists, including updating what it regards as antiquated and insufficient current legislation covering prosecutions for injuries and deaths caused by dangerous cycling. Cyclists can currently be prosecuted for bodily harm caused by ‘wanton and furious driving’ under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act (a crime originally ...Read more
- What Are the Risks of Hair Dye Allergies in Children?While hair dye products are not necessarily unsafe for the under 16s, children have much finer hair and greater sensitivity to chemicals than adults, which increases the likelihood of hair dye solutions damaging their hair. They are also more likely to develop allergies from exposure to these chemical ingredients which may affect their health in ...Read more
- Should Private E-Scooters Be Allowed on Public Roads?As part of a new Transport Bill that could come into effect in 2023, the UK government intends to create a new category of ‘low-speed, zero-emission’ vehicles that will include e-scooters and most likely legalise their private use on public roads. While the government hopes that riders, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users have become ...Read more
- What Factors Have Led to the Liverpool Housing Market Hitting a New High?House prices across the United Kingdom have continued to rise rapidly, with Liverpool and Merseyside reaching record new highs in April 2022. Average prices in Liverpool rose by 10.5% year on year to reach £174,890, and by 10.2% to reach £184,880 in Merseyside as a whole. St Helens recorded the biggest annual increase of anywhere ...Read more
- What Does It Mean to Be Human?Being Human is a new exhibition at Liverpool Cathedral that opened this week on Wednesday 27 July and runs until 30 August. Created by the internationally renowned artist and sculptor Peter Walker, the exhibition explores the meaning of being human and what makes us who we are through multiple artworks located around the Cathedral, themed ...Read more
- What Can You Discover About Contemporary Painting in Liverpool?Refractive Pool: Contemporary Painting in Liverpool is a new exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery which opened in April this year and runs until January 2023. It was borne from the Refractive Pool project which began life in 2019, and has since used events, a book and online resources to explore contemporary painting by Liverpool-based ...Read more
- What Factors Have Contributed to the Upsurge in E-Scooter Accidents?The government has published figures estimating the number of personal injury road traffic collisions involving e-scooters, in Great Britain, in 2021. The figures are provisional and based on data supplied by police forces up to the start of May 2022. Most notably, the number of collisions involving e-scooters increased to 1,280 in 2021, up from 460 ...Read more
- What Are the New Responsibilities Imposed on Landlords?Private landlords face new responsibilities toward their tenants, including being forced to refund rent if the property is not maintained in an acceptably liveable condition. Almost a million privately rented properties do not meet the government’s minimum standards for human habitation, with the main problems being damp and cold. As announced in the Queen’s Speech, the ...Read more
- What Does the Extension of the Right to Buy Scheme Mean for Tenants?Last week, the British government announced an extension of the Right to Buy scheme to around 2.5 million housing association tenants, with the Prime Minister criticising some housing associations for their ‘scandalous indifference’ to tenants. The Right to Buy policy was originally introduced in the 1980s, allowing social housing tenants to buy their council homes ...Read more
- What Are the Risks of Ongoing Hair Dye Reactions?Many hair salons will currently be fully booked with hair colouring appointments in advance of the Platinum Jubilee and upcoming summer holidays. While safety standards at salons offering hair dyeing treatments have improved considerably since 2009, when an APIL survey found that the vast majority of salons were not carrying out patch tests to check ...Read more
- How Can You Avoid Common Pitfalls When Buying Property?With the property market still moving at a fast pace, it’s vital you’re able to buy your next home as quickly and as efficiently as possible – and using an experienced professional conveyancing solicitor will help ensure the process is as straightforward as possible. Buying or selling a home is often a major decision or an ...Read more
- What Are the Risks Associated with Summer Bikini Waxing?With millions of Britons booking long-awaited overseas beach holidays this year, as Covid restrictions on international travel finally ease, many women will be booking bikini and similar waxing treatments at their local beauty salon in order to look their best beside the sea and around the pool. While waxing treatment safety standards at beauty salons have ...Read more
- What Can You Expect at the Opening of the Tudors Exhibition in Liverpool?This Saturday, 21st May, a new blockbuster exhibition, The Tudors: Passion, Power and Politics, opens at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. In partnership with the National Portrait Gallery which has lent almost 70 artworks, the exhibition presents the five Tudor monarchs, Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I, and explores ...Read more
- What Advice Should You Consider When Purchasing Buy-to-Let Properties?Legal advice from conveyancing solicitors with local knowledge and experience can be critically important in safeguarding the interests of a buy-to-let property purchaser. The tenancy agreement will need to be assessed to make sure that the terms are acceptable, and that no unwelcome surprises will impact the buyer over the duration of the lease. Legal ...Read more
- What Factors Contribute to the Continued Rise in the Number of LPAs?The number of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) arrangements in England and Wales continues to rise, with 691,746 applications to register received in 2020/21 according to the Office of the Public Guardian. While this represents a substantial decrease from the 917,553 applications received in 2019/20, it is worth remembering that only 43,113 LPAs were registered ...Read more
- How does Inheritance Tax Work?Inheritance tax is unfortunately a fact of life but the good news is you can take steps to minimise the amount your loved ones have to pay after you die. Inheritance tax (IHT) and Wills go hand in hand and you should use your Will to keep the amount of IHT owed on your estate to ...Read more
- What Should You Know About Remortgaging With a New Lender?Remortgaging with a new lender will require the services of a conveyancing solicitor to assist with the legal issues and paperwork involved in paying off an individual’s existing mortgage loan and arranging a new one. Legal assistance is important to ensure a person gets the right deal, whether the purpose of the remortgage is to ...Read more
- What Changes Have Been Made to the Power of Attorney Process?The Government is looking at proposals to digitalise the Lasting Power of Attorney process in what would be the biggest shakeup of the system for over 30 years. Demand for digital services has increased dramatically in recent times, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the current paperwork-heavy system is viewed by many as outdated, with ...Read more
- What Are British Attitudes Towards Wills and Bequests?Research by wealth management company Charles Stanley provides some interesting insights into British attitudes towards making wills and receiving bequests. Slightly more than two thirds (68%) of UK adults intended to divide their assets evenly among their children, however, 16% said they would not do so, while a further 16% remained undecided. Reasons given for ...Read more
- Should I Make A Will If I am Co-Habiting?Co-habiting partners don’t have the same legal rights as married couples or those in a civil partnership when it comes to inheritance – so it is vital you make a Will if you’re living with your partner. To ensure your estate or that of your partner’s is distributed according to your wishes after you or your ...Read more
- What Exciting Exhibitions Are Opening in Liverpool in May?As the winter draws to a close, two new exhibitions at the Walker Art Gallery and World Museum are set to become highlights of Liverpool’s cultural agenda over the summer months, offering very different but equally mesmerising experiences for visitors. On 21st May, The Tudors: Passion, Power and Politics exhibition opens at the Walker Art Gallery, ...Read more
- What Should You Consider When Renting Warehouses, Fulfilment Units, and Kitchens?Many companies nowadays have delivery-only business models which don’t require a high street presence, and instead rely on the rapid, time-limited delivery of orders within a specific area (typically town and city centres). These organisations are often virtual brands taking orders only online and by phone. They may also be so-called dark kitchens, which prepare ...Read more
- What Can I Do If I Have An Accident At Work?What can I do if I have an accident at work? If you have suffered an injury or illness following an accident at work that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Your employer has a legal responsibility to keep you as safe as reasonably possible during your working day, ...Read more
- Can You Sue Your Doctor For Misdiagnosis?If your GP has misdiagnosed your illness or medical condition, the consequences to your health can be severe and sometimes even life-changing due to the unnecessary suffering or pain – and you will likely be able to sue for medical negligence. Doctors have a duty of care to their patients and if your health has been ...Read more
- What Is Property Fraud & How Do You Protect Yourself?What Is Property Fraud? Property fraud is when someone illegally tries to gain ownership of a property before either selling or re-mortgaging it and stealing the money. Illegally gaining ownership of a property is usually done in one of two ways: By pretending to be the registered owner of the property By using forged documents to transfer the property ...Read more
- What Factors Have Led to the Surge in UK House Prices to a Record High?Despite the latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) showing that house sales in January fell by 10.6% compared to the same time last year, both average house prices and asking prices continue to hit new heights. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average price of a UK home increased by ...Read more
- What Can Visitors Expect at “Little Liverpool” Exhibition in the Museum of Liverpool?The Little Liverpool gallery at the Museum of Liverpool runs six sessions a day, each lasting around 30 minutes, during which time children under the age of six can play and learn in a unique hands-on fantasy world. Highlights of the Little Liverpool gallery’s activities include Liverpuddles, a water play interactive based on the progress of ...Read more
- What Are the Controversies Surrounding the Highway Code Revamp?The Highway Code was revamped on Saturday with 50 rules added or updated, mainly focusing on the enhanced protection of cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders. However, lack of awareness of the new rules among millions of motorists is a major issue, with an AA survey of 13,700 drivers earlier this month finding that 33% were ...Read more
- What Can We Learn About “Space, The Universe, and Everything”?Next month, Liverpool Cathedral will come to life after dark as it hosts a breathtaking new immersive art installation, ‘Space, The Universe and Everything’, allowing visitors to travel through space, light and time, while pondering our relationship with planet Earth and beyond. Every evening in late February, the Cathedral’s stunning Gothic interior will be transformed into ...Read more
- How Do I Make A Road Traffic Accident Claim?Unfortunately, road traffic accidents happen often in the UK with resulting injuries ranging from minor to life-changing or even fatal. If you have been involved in one, you may be asking yourself “How do I make a road traffic accident claim?”. If you’re the victim of a road traffic accident we can help you to secure ...Read more
- What Can Visitors Expect from the Revamped Aquarium at World Museum?The Aquarium at Liverpool’s renowned World Museum has recently been revamped with bigger tanks, new species, immersive projections and even an octopus called Polpo. Visitors can get up close with Polpo and other sea creatures from all around the world, including hermit crabs, starfish, terrapins and wrasses (brightly-coloured marine fish) from Liverpool’s Irish Sea coast. ...Read more
- Can You Claim Compensation If You Suffer A Personal Injury At A Trampoline Park?Trampolining has long been a popular form of exercise and fun, but the rise in trampoline park numbers has seen an increase in the number of personal injuries. What happens if you hurt yourself in a trampolining accident – can you claim for compensation? “The answer to whether you can make a claim for compensation for ...Read more
- How Can You Support Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice?At the start of 2022, we’d like to once again highlight the work of Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice in Liverpool, a charity providing various services, including 24 hour support, for families of babies with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses. The Hospice costs £1.6 million to run every year, and relies on donations from the local community ...Read more
- What Are the Risks Associated with Hair and Beauty Treatments for New Year’s Eve?New Year’s Eve will bear a semblance of normality this year, in England at least, after the government gave mass events the go-ahead and nightclubs permission to open, in contrast with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland where restrictions on social gatherings and mass events are in place. Many women will be rushing to book last ...Read more
- What Safety Measures Are Implemented by NML Regarding Omicron?National Museums Liverpool (NML) are implementing a number of additional safety measures at their venues in response to the risks posed by the Omicron variant and the government’s new restrictions. Mask wearing is now mandatory in all of NML’s museums, galleries and shops (unless exempt), which continue to operate at reduced capacity in order to ...Read more
- Bartletts Chester Helps Local Customer Services Advisor Win Compensation Following Remedial SurgeryA local customer services advisor who suffered for more than a year because of several surgical errors has been awarded compensation after making a claim with the help of Bartletts Solicitors personal injury team in Chester. The specialist team at Bartletts Chester worked on this case to help the customer services advisor, who is in her ...Read more
- What Does “Passion, Power, and Politics” Represent?Something to look forward to next year from our friends and partners at the Walker Art Gallery is The Tudors: Passion, Power and Politics exhibition, opening in Liverpool on 21 May 2022 and running until the end of August. This major exhibition will feature almost 70 of the most famous portraits from the National Portrait ...Read more
- If I am Working Outside In Winter – What Do I Need To Consider?Unfortunately, many of us have to work outside year-round despite the fact the weather can be a challenge during the winter months because of hazardous conditions such as snow and ice. The good news is there is plenty employers can do to ensure their employees stay safe. From October through to February and often beyond, it ...Read more
- What Are the Dangers of Quick Weave Hairstyles?Quick weaves are a hairstyle that dates from shortly after the introduction of weaves in the 1950s. Tracks (wefts) of hair extension are glued to an easily applied and removed cap, which allows for an unlimited range of lengths, styles and colours. A quick weave takes roughly half the time of a full weave, and ...Read more
- Is Inheritance Tax Planning Still Key Despite The IHT Threshold Freeze?The inheritance tax (IHT) threshold has been frozen until 2026 but it is still important to plan ahead if you want to leave your estate to loved ones after you die – and don’t want your beneficiaries to have to pay up to 40% tax. It’s vital to consider IHT in your end-of-life financial planning in ...Read more
- Bartletts Chester Helps Local Family Claim Compensation For Years Of Living In Unfit HousingA local family who suffered for more than 3 years because of unfit housing conditions have been awarded compensation after making a claim with the help of Bartletts Solicitors in Chester. The housing disrepair case was brought to the specialist team at Bartletts Chester who worked hard to secure the compensation for all five family members ...Read more
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