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June 05, 2025
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Switalskis boosts award-winning new build team with key appointment

Switalskis has expanded its award-winning new build conveyancing team with the appointment of Catherine Smith as conveyancing executive.

Richard Wisnia
Press Release, New Build Conveyancing
April 25, 2025
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Sarah Cookson speaks to the BBC on the risks of buying off-plan and how to protect your investment

Sarah Cookson, Head of Residential Conveyancing at Switalskis, was recently interviewed by BBC Look North for her professional views into the risks faced by homebuyers purchasing properties off-plan.

Sarah Cookson
Press, Residential Conveyancing, New Build Conveyancing
March 14, 2025
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Double win for excellence in Switalskis residential conveyancing and new build conveyancing teams

Two wins for our residential and new build teams and a shortlist for our Business Development Executive at The British Conveyancing Awards 2025.

Richard Wisnia, Sarah Cookson
New Build Conveyancing, Residential Conveyancing, Residential Development
May 29, 2024
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Switalskis new build conveyancing team grows with two new appointments

We have appointed Ben Wilson and Harriet Findlay to our eight-strong specialist new build conveyancing team based at the Leeds office.

Richard Wisnia
New Build Conveyancing, Switalskis News
May 15, 2024
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Unlocking first-time homeownership with First Homes Scheme

The First Homes Scheme offers a helping hand for first-time buyers and key workers in the UK, especially when they’re already feeling the pinch.

Richard Wisnia
New Build Conveyancing, Residential Conveyancing
March 13, 2024
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New build team excellence recognised at national awards ceremony for property professionals

Switalskis has scooped highly commended in the Best New Build Team at a prestigious ceremony celebrating the work of property lawyers in England and Wales.

Richard Wisnia
New Build Conveyancing
January 02, 2024
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Different types of home ownership

Ways to own a home explained, with the advantages and disadvantages.

Briony Ely
New Build Conveyancing, Residential Conveyancing
April 08, 2023
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Shared ownership in later life

The “Shared Ownership” model of affordable housing is well-established as a way for people to get on the housing ladder. Richard Wisnia explains more.

Richard Wisnia
New Build Conveyancing
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