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Anne Emmerson, head of conveyancing at Wake Smith Solicitors looks at the issue where safety is the priority

Anne Emmerson, director in the conveyancing department at Wake Smith Solicitors, looks at the latest guidelines for those in the house buying process.

Moving home is among life’s most stressful events. From finding the perfect house to packing up and planning the move – there’s a mass of things to plan before you even get to organising the legalities of buying…

New disclosure rules which are now in effect could see previous financial awards granted through divorce challenged as property ownership registers become public. The rules require British overseas territories,…

Yesterday's Autumn Budget saw Philip Hammond announce a new regime for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) payable on residential properties by first-time buyers. The new system came into effect immediately and provides…

Summer is always busy in Wake Smith’s conveyancing department as people look to secure their new home after a raft of Spring viewings. For many people, especially young individuals or couples, buying their own…

Wake Smith Solicitors has recruited a residential conveyancing specialist, as its property division continues to see growth.

Julie Lomas    ConveyancerEducation: I went Myrtle Springs Secondary School then onto Norton College to take A Levels.  I then went to a secretarial college whilst I decided what my options were. Work History:…

Spotlight on Jo Malcolm Residential Conveyancer   Lives: Penistone, Sheffield (technically Barnsley, but Sheffield sounds better!)   Education: Mexborough Comprehensive School & 6th Form – I left after the…

The government has introduced a new regime for calculating stamp duty land tax payable on the purchase of residential property. The new system came into effect from 4 December 2014 and provides that the new rates…