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Meet…Holly Hawkings
In this series, we get to know a little more about the Holden Smith team. Meet…Holly Hawkings.
Rob Kelly joins Holden Smith as director and head of corporate
“Holden Smith is a driven and dynamic firm that is going places and I’m delighted to have joined the team to be part of the journey.”
Holden Smith opens fifth office in Horsforth
We are delighted to formally announce the opening of our fifth office in Horsforth.
What is Probate and when do I need it?
If you are named in someone's Will as an executor, you may have to apply for probate: a legal document that gives you the authority to share out the estate of the person who has died.
Meet…Leanne Pollard
In this series, we get to know a little more about the Holden Smith team. Meet…Leanne Pollard.
Free Legals v Paid: Which is best for your client?
What are the benefits of referring your client to a specialist conveyancing team like Holden Smith, instead of them using free legals?
Where to start when getting a divorce
Starting divorce proceedings can be a very emotional and stressful time. We’ve pulled together some advice to help you out in this Q&A with head of family law, Leanne Pollard.
What do I need to consider when buying a new build property? And why should I use a specialist new build solicitor?
Thinking of buying a new-build property? Then you’re not alone. Research recently shared by new home sales website whathouse.com, shows the number of people in the UK looking to purchase a new build home in July 2022 reached almost 49,000 – an 11% increase on the previous month.
Meet…Jess McKenzie
In this series, we get to know a little more about the Holden Smith team. Meet…Jess McKenzie.
Meet…Ryanne Smith
In this series, we get to know a little more about the Holden Smith team. Meet…Ryanne Smith.
Holden Smith appoints Jess Mckenzie as Head of New Build Property
Holden Smith has appointed Jess Mckenzie as Head of New Build Property.
Holden Smith raises funds to support vulnerable people worldwide
Holden Smith has raised £1,270 to support the life-changing work of nine charities, by volunteering our expertise to write wills.
Holden Smith appoints Julie Makin to growing conveyancing team
Holden Smith has grown its specialist conveyancing team with the appointment of experienced conveyancing manager, Julie Makin.
How to become a ‘power buyer’ and get the house you want
Find out how to become a power buyer and get the home you want with expert tips from Linley & Simpson.
What is the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022? And what does it mean for freeholders and leaseholders?
What is the objective of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2002, what does it mean for people looking to buy a leasehold property, and do current freeholders need to do anything to prepare?
Simon Shires joins Holden Smith commercial property team
Holden Smith has grown its specialist commercial property team with the appointment of commercial property solicitor, Simon Shires.
The impact of the pandemic on the commercial property sector - and its future
As the remaining restrictions are lifted and we learn to live with coronavirus, we speak to Peter Foxall, commercial property solicitor at Holden Smith, about the impact of the pandemic on the commercial property sector and his thoughts on its future.
Here’s how to get the best valuation for your home (and what not to tell the valuer!)
Thinking of selling your home? There’s lots to think about! What’s the difference between a valuation and a survey? What sort of things does a valuer look at? And how can you get the best possible valuation for your home? Holden Smith spoke to Brad Ogden, property expert and head of sales at estate agent Linley & Simpson, to answer these questions and more.
What are the main types of Will you can make? And what are the benefits of making a Will?
We asked Holden Smith Wills & Probate specialist, Dominic Cronshaw, to answer these quick-fire questions about making a Will and how to do it.
Meet…Kevin Britton
In this series, we get to know a little more about the Holden Smith team. Meet…Kevin Britton.