News - Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Commercial Property Team Welcomes New Partner

Sills & Betteridge have appointed Partner Wendy Martin to its team. Primarily based at the firm’s Marshall's Yard, Gainsborough and Hallgate, Doncaster offices, Wendy will handle the commercial property matters for a growing number of clients in the North Lincolnshire - South Yorkshire area.

Budget 2024 Update; Buying More Than One Property

The Government’s 2024 Spring Budget saw significant changes to the way property is taxed, including the imminent abolition of multiple dwelling relief. This will primarily affect investors looking to buy multiple properties at the same time, however, it could also affect you if you are buying a property that comprises more than one unit, such as a house with a distinct annex.

Family Lawyers Recognised as Resolution Accredited Specialists

Four more members of the Family Law team at Sills & Betteridge have recently put themselves through a series of rigorous assessments and successfully qualified as Resolution Accredited Specialists.

Big Changes to Employment Law Legislation Coming This April

Our employment law solicitors outline the key changes to employment law being introduced this year.

Gazundering and gazumping, avoiding the perils!

Research suggests that nearly a third of recent sellers have suffered gazundering, which property pundits attribute to a downturn in the market. But, in some areas, the lack of suitable properties means there is still fierce competition for homes, with buyers trying to outbid each other via gazumping.

Euan McLaughlin Outlines Employee Ownership Trusts in The Sunday Times

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are a fantastic option for certain business owners to exit their company in a socially conscious, low stress and highly tax-efficient manner. Let Corporate Partner Euan McLaughlin explain...