Residential Property Archives | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Cracks and subsidence in a property, a cause for concern?

If you are looking to buy a property, the very word subsidence may fill you with dread or visions of sinkholes which hit the newspaper headlines. According to the British Insurance Brokers Association, subsidence is a common issue affecting an estimated 20 per cent of homes in some way. But what exactly is it, and should you be worried?

Buying a property for student accommodation

If your son or daughter is heading off to university, you may be thinking about their accommodation. With student rents averaging nearly £7,000 a year, you may also want to help financially. For some parents, they may consider buying a property for their child to live in while studying and possibly to rent spare rooms to fellow students. But is this a good idea?

Partner and Associate Appointment News Announced!

Effective from June 1st, the firm has promoted 5 fee earners to Partner level and 3 to Associate, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the firm’s management and development.

Good News for Grimsby Home Movers

We are delighted to announce further expansion at our offices on Dudley Street, with the introduction of residential conveyancing to the range of services offered there.

New Hire for Nottingham Residential Property Team!

Sills & Betteridge LLP has recently appointed Sanjeve Kumar to its Residential Property Team in Nottingham. Qualifying as a solicitor in 2007, Sanjeve joins the firm as an Associate Solicitor.

Moving House during the Coronavirus Lockdown

Our Conveyancing teams are still working and supporting clients through the current Coronavirus lockdown. Naturally, there are lots of concerns about what the current situation means for property transactions and we have answered some of the common questions we receive in this blog.