Residential Property News & Updates

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.

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.