Residential Property Archives | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Selling a leasehold property where there is a problem or dispute

If you are selling a leasehold property, as part of the standard conveyancing process, your buyers will expect you to provide certain information about your property. There are set forms for this, including one which relates specifically to leases that asks if you are aware of any problems regarding the service charge or any complaints about your landlord, the management company, or any neighbour.

Budget 2024 Update; Buying More Than One Property

The Government’s 2024 Spring Budget saw significant changes to the way property is taxed, including the imminent abolition of multiple dwelling relief. This will primarily affect investors looking to buy multiple properties at the same time, however, it could also affect you if you are buying a property that comprises more than one unit, such as a house with a distinct annex.

Gazundering and gazumping, avoiding the perils!

Research suggests that nearly a third of recent sellers have suffered gazundering, which property pundits attribute to a downturn in the market. But, in some areas, the lack of suitable properties means there is still fierce competition for homes, with buyers trying to outbid each other via gazumping.

Sills & Betteridge LLP and Campions Unite to Create Dynamic Legal Partnership

We are pleased to announce our acquisition of Nottingham headquartered Campions Solicitors. The collaboration is a significant development in the East Midlands legal landscape and realises the ambitions of both firms to create a dynamic legal partnership in the region.

The information you must provide when selling your home

'Buyer beware' is a well-known legal doctrine. But how relevant is it for today’s home buyers? Kimberley Rose, our residential property expert discusses what you should tell your buyers when you are selling your home.

Skegness Legal Team Retain Top Position as Client Favourites for Conveyancing!

Sills & Betteridge Residential Property Team are celebrating going into their 5th year as the No. 1 choice for conveyancing services in Skegness.