Congratulations
We are very pleased to share the news that Lesley Saunders has been promoted to Head of Residential Property. Lesley has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, deep expertise, and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for our clients and colleagues alike. Her contribution to the Residential Property team has been significant, and this promotion is […]
Welcome Nathan
We’re excited to introduce Nathan as the newest member of our residential property team. He brings fresh energy, a sharp eye for detail, and a genuine passion for delivering great work. Join us in giving him a warm welcome as he settles into his new role.
Welcome Gillian
A huge welcome to Gillian Smith who joins us as a Senior Paralegal in our Residential Conveyancing team. Gillian pictured with Partner / Head of Residential Property Elizabeth Larkins.
Welcome Isobel
A huge welcome to Isobel Rackham who joined us as a Paralegal in our Property team yesterday. Isobel joins us fresh from her third year at University of Kent where she studied Law. Isobel is pictured with Tracey Freeman, Partner in our Residential Conveyancing team.
Welcome Liz!
We are so excited to welcome Elizabeth L. as a Partner in our Residential Property team, here pictured with Partner Tracey Freeman. Liz joins Tracey Freeman, Steven Hearnden, James Matthews, Tracey and Angela to further strengthen our amazing team!
Congratulations to the team!
Once again our residential conveyancers have secured membership to the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme – the mark of excellence for the home buying process. The Scheme is a recognised quality standard. Being part of this scheme ensures that our conveyancers have the necessary skill and expertise to provide our clients with advice, information and…
What does vacant possession mean?
Selling with ‘vacant possession’ means that there is no one entitled to occupy the property, and that the property is more or less empty of ‘goods and chattels’. Clearly it is not giving vacant possession if a house is sold with a tenant in place, but sometimes occupancy is not so obvious. Premises do not…
Working 9-5: Not enough hours in the day
Before I start I must stress that this blog is by no means ‘a moan’, just simply useful information (I hope). As I am sure you are aware residential conveyancers across the country are struggling to cope with the flood of purchases due to the stamp duty ‘holiday’. Many conveyancers, who are stressed and under…
Article 4 Direction Order
You can perform certain types of work without needing to apply for planning permission. These are called “permitted development rights”. However, the local planning authority may have removed some of your permitted development rights by issuing an ‘Article 4’ direction. This will mean that you have to submit a planning application for work which normally…
Newbuild Properties
Buying a home is one of the largest investments people make and it is therefore important that the newly built property has the benefit of adequate protection under a suitable building scheme. The scheme should provide warranty and insurance protection and cover should start from exchange of contracts and last up to a maximum of…