Residential Property News & Updates

Office Expansion for Sills & Betteridge in Gainsborough

We have now opened the doors to our newly refurbished office extension at Marshall’s Yard.

Buying a Property with a Roof Terrace or Balcony

A home with outside space appeals to many of us, but it may be hard to find somewhere affordable with a garden and, even then, you may not want the responsibility of its upkeep. A balcony or roof terrace could give you that much coveted al fresco space without the maintenance headache.

What is the registered charge on a property?

If you take out a mortgage to buy your home, your lender will almost certainly register a charge against it at the Land Registry. The charge does not transfer ownership. However, it will give the lender important rights, including the ability to sell your home if you default on your loan.

Moving home and what to prioritise!

Do you value the expertise of your property legal advisor more than a fancy home entertainment system when you could be buying the biggest asset of your life? We do too!

Selling property if you are a residential landlord

Our residential property solicitors discuss selling property if you are a residential landlord.

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?