News / 10.03.2022 Ground rent reform and what it means for long leaseholders The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 8 February 2022. Its provisions are expected to take effect later this summer and could save future long leaseholders hundreds of... Read More

News / 15.02.2022 First time sellers The housing market enjoyed its biggest New Year bounce in five years according to Zoopla, with demand from buyers increasing by 49% in January. So, if you have accepted an offer on your house what sho... Read More

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