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What Help is Available for First-Time Buyers?

According to the BBC, the average age for a first-time buyer is now 34, the highest in decades. Only six per cent of first-time buyers are under 25, compared to a quarter of those buying their first homes in the 1990s. Given the difficulties for young people getting onto the property ladder, Alice Solomon, an Associate, Chartered Legal Executive in the Residential Property team with Sills & Betteridge explains some of the help available to first-time buyers in terms of government-backed schemes and other sources of support.

Sills & Betteridge LLP supports Global Creative Business in Employee Ownership Milestone

Corporate Partner Euan McLaughlin recently supported leading global strategy and design studio Dalziel & Pow with their transition to ownership by an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Dalziel & Pow work globally, creating iconic brands & experiences across the retail, service and culture sectors – with highlights including the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and clients as varied as Adidas, Google and Marks & Spencer.

Family Lawyer Brings Expert Divorce & Financial Remedies Advice to Bawtry

Emma Lawler
17 Jul 2026
Firm News
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

Individuals and families across Bawtry and the surrounding area will now have easier access to specialist family law advice, with experienced solicitor and partner Emma Lawler now available for appointments in Bawtry.

Sexual Offences Law | What Has Changed and What It Means for You

Katie Scott
4 Jul 2026
Law Blog
Crime

The legal landscape around sexual offences in England and Wales is undergoing its most significant transformation in years. New statutes have created entirely new categories of offence, enforcement is intensifying, and the courts are prosecuting more cases than at any point in a decade. If you are facing an allegation, understanding these developments is essential.

No Proof, No Claim? Not Necessarily

Think you don't have enough evidence for a personal injury claim? Discover seven ways to support your claim, even if you gathered no evidence at the time.

Trade Union Reform in the UK | Key Employment Law Changes Employers Need to Know

Significant changes to trade union law are now taking effect. Discover how the Employment Rights Act 2025 will impact employers and what steps you should take to prepare.