Switalskis has appointed four solicitors to its residential conveyancing team, including two directors, adding further property expertise to its Wakefield, Bradford, Sheffield and Grimsby offices.

Finding out that conveyancing firm or solicitors you instructed has closed in the middle of buying or selling a property is an additional stress. It can feel like this may be the end of the transaction, but there are steps to protect your position and get back on track.

Sarah Cookson, Director, Solicitor and Head of Residential Conveyancing at Switalskis, has been named Female Trailblazer of the Year at the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2025. The recognition reflects her outstanding leadership, her commitment to innovation, and her influence across the legal sector.

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.