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.

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

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that people in England have to pay when they buy property or land over a certain price. The amount payable is set to change from April 2025. 

Switalskis has further enhanced its residential conveyancing team with the promotion of Hannah Midgley and the appointment of Wendy Welburn.

The house-buying process can be long and complicated, but you can take steps to speed things up.

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.

This week is National Conveyancing Week, and so we wanted to take the opportunity to show exactly what goes into the conveyancing process.

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