Residential Property News & Updates

Buying a Property With an Unadopted Road

Being able to drive straight onto the highway is something most homeowners take for granted, but for those relying on an unadopted road things can be less straightforward. ‘There are an estimated 40,000 unadopted roads in England and Wales,’ explains Karen French, a Partner in the Residential Property team with Sills & Betteridge. ‘Private or unadopted roads can involve additional issues and expense. So, if you are buying a property, it is important to be clear about the access arrangements.’

Registering Your Property at HM Land Registry

HM Land Registry are responsible for managing the national register of land and since 1 December 1990 it has been compulsory to register land when certain events take place, including a change of ownership. There are lots of properties where these events still have not taken place over the last 30 or so years and, in fact, in 2019 14% of properties in England and Wales remained unregistered.

Selling Your Property to an Overseas Buyer

With most properties marketed online, they are visible to a global market and you may find that your property is of interest to someone who lives overseas. Whether they are planning to relocate or purchasing as an investment (perhaps through a company), you may have some additional questions and concerns if you receive an offer from someone in another country.

Sills & Betteridge Sheffield Teams shortlisted for four categories in Law Society Awards

Through our recent mergers with Sheffield's Bell & Buxton and Acclaimed Family Law we are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories in the prestigious Sheffield Law Society Awards.

Buying a New-Build Property Off Plan

Buying off plan involves buying a house or apartment before it has been built. In most cases, you will have to rely on architects' plans, computer generated images and other information provided by the developer. In some cases, though, you may be able to view a show home or part of the development which has already been completed.

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.