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Looking for an experienced Help to Buy solicitor?
If you are looking for an experienced Help to Buy solicitor in Devon or Somerset then Slee Blackwell are here to help you. Help to Buy is a scheme that is funded by the government to assist people in purchasing
Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common
Co-ownership of property is often misunderstood and a frequent cause of disputes. Property lawyer, Terese Kingman, looks at the legal principles governing joint ownership. Many people own property jointly either with a spouse or a partner. This is often referred
Buying or Selling a Flat in Exeter
If you are buying a flat in Exeter or the surrounding area and are looking for a fast, responsive conveyancer, call us for a quote today. By using a conveyancer who has local Exeter offices with local Exeter knowledge, your
Impact of Green Deal on Devon Homeowners
Conveyancing solicitor, Brett Lawrence, who is manages Slee Blackwell’s Braunton office explains the Government’s energy saving initiative and identifies some potential concerns for homeowners The Department of Energy and Climate Change has recently introduced the Green Deal. From Monday 28th
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Relief for First Time Buyers Due to End
On 24 March 2012 the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief presently available to First Time Buyers is due to end. Since the 24 March 2010 first time buyers have enjoyed relief from SDLT for purchases of residential property up
Change of Use Planning Laws to be Relaxed
Commercial property solicitor and planning lawyer, Nick Arthur reports on the Government’s proposed reforms aimed at making it easier to convert commercial premises to residential accommodation The Government is now commencing a formal consultation on relaxing the planning rules for
Searches in property transactions
Therese Kingman of Slee Blackwell’s South Molton office takes a look at some of the searches solicitors carry out when buying property. The most important search your solicitor will need to carry out is a local authority search, often referred
Slee Blackwell Awarded Conveyancing Accreditation
Slee Blackwell Solicitors have become one of the first law firms in the country and the very first in Devon to be accredited under the Law Society’s prestigious Conveyancing Quality Scheme. The aim of the scheme is to kitemark quality
The Uncertainty of Chancel Repair Liability: 2011 Update
Although we have covered this topic previously on this site, many clients tell us they would like to learn more about the topic. We know that the relevant law can be traced back to medieval times. The church has long