Residential Property News & Updates

Sills & Betteridge LLP Strengthens its Sheffield team with Two Senior Appointments

Further to our recent merger with Bell & Buxton Solicitors, our Sheffield recruitment drive has got off to a strong start with the appointment of two experienced legal professionals to our Wills, Trusts & Probate and Residential Property teams.

Budget 2025 | Your Residential Property Questions Answered

The November 2025 Budget was the subject of much speculation in the press with rumours of major changes to stamp duty and the introduction of a new tax on the sale of a property. While these failed to materialise, there are other changes that could affect you.

Buying Somebody Out Of Your Property

If you own a property with somebody else, at some point you may want to bring that arrangement to an end. Your relationship may have broken down, or your needs may simply have changed. Perhaps you inherited a property jointly with a sibling but now want the cash to buy your own home.

Selling a Leasehold Property, what you need to know about Ground Rents

Ground rents have become a controversial topic in recent years. You may have seen stories in the press about leasehold properties with onerous ground rents which have made those properties hard to sell. So, if you own a leasehold property and want to move, should you be worried?

Why You Need to Insure a Property from Exchange of Contracts

Moving home, you will have a myriad of things to do. Arranging insurance for your new home may be firmly on your to-do list. But did you know you should usually insure from exchange of contracts?

Ambitious growth of Sills & Betteridge Solicitors continues following merger with Bell & Buxton Solicitors, Sheffield

The firm has announced this week, its merger with historic Sheffield law firm Bell & Buxton Solicitors