News / 06.01.2022 Will the housing market continue to boom in 2022? The UK housing market boomed in 2021. The average price of a house in December rose to a record breaking £254,822.00, the number of first-time buyers entering the market was at its highest level... Read More
News / 19.11.2021 Buying a second home It is estimated that the average buy-to-let property in Britain increased in value by almost £15,000 since the start of the pandemic, proving to be a worthwhile investment for many. But for thos... Read More
News / 01.09.2021 The return of 5% deposits for First Time Buyers The property market can be daunting for first time buyers and add Covid-19 into the equation and you have a challenging situation. However it’s not all doom and gloom as property expert Emma Tay... Read More
News / 12.08.2021 Battens Solicitors says property market still buoyant Battens Solicitors says property market in South West is still buoyant despite findings of national report which claims the market is slowing down. Leading South West law firm Battens Solicitor... Read More
News / 21.04.2021 Promotion for Battens Solicitors Residential Property specialist Battens Solicitors are delighted to announce the promotion of Jason Carr to Associate Solicitor. Jason’s promotion follows the opening of Battens’ Castle Cary office back in 2018. The fir... Read More
News / 03.03.2021 Stamp Duty holiday extended The Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday was set to expire on 31 March 2021 but to the relief of many in Wednesday’s budget the Chancellor announced an extension to the scheme in its current forma... Read More
News / 10.02.2021 Battens Solicitors expands its Sherborne Residential Property Team Leading South West firm, Battens Solicitors, have expanded their Sherborne residential property team with the appointment of Senior Associate Solicitor, Samantha Pattle and Chartered Legal Executive,... Read More
News / 18.01.2021 FAQ - Buying and selling Residential Property Senior Associate Solicitor Ross Siviter explains a solicitor's role in the buying and selling process and also advises on the stamp duty holiday: What is the process of purchasing a new... Read More
News / 18.06.2020 Buying and selling property during the coronavirus As the property market starts to make its way back to normality, Senior Associate Ross Siviter discusses the current property market and how a solicitor can help you in the buying and selling process.... Read More
News / 22.04.2020 The Bath property market after Covid-19 Predicting the future of the property market can be difficult even at the best of times. Predicting the future of the property market after a worldwide pandemic takes us into a whole new league.... Read More
News / 25.02.2020 Battens Solicitors expands their Residential Property Team Battens Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of accomplished property lawyer, Claire Colborne, joining the Residential Property Team. Claire joins the firm as an Associate Chartered Le... Read More
News / 06.12.2019 Battens Solicitors’ Residential Specialist receives key promotion Battens Solicitors, one of the South West’s largest law firms, is celebrating the achievements of one of its Residential Property Specialists, Ross Siviter. In recognition of his dedication t... Read More