We are over the moon to share our news that our Agricultural Department has been listed in Chambers and Partners. This is a huge accolade for the team, and in particularly, John Myers, Partner and Head of the Agricultural Department, who is personally listed. Chambers and Partners ranks the world’s leading law firms and [...]
We are delighted to hear of the changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax thresholds following the government's recent budget announcement. It means that first time buyers buying properties worth up to £425,000 pay no stamp duty land tax, and the threshold at which stamp duty land tax is payable for those who have previously [...]
Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand are on the lookout for a legal secretary to join a small, very friendly and close-knit team in its Kirkby Lonsdale office. The role involves working with solicitors and clients, assisting in most aspects of legal files. We would love to hear from you if you: • are a team player; [...]
On 6th April 2022 the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force, bringing about significant changes to divorce laws and procedures. Under the new rules there will no longer be a requirement to blame the other party or wait for a minimum of 2 years separation before seeking a divorce. It will [...]
A new initiative from the Government has been announced – Help to Build. Similar to the Help to Buy equity loan, this particular proposal is an equity loan from the government of up to 20% to assist individuals building their own dream home. There are, of course eligibility rules including, you must fully own the [...]
This past year, even more than most, we have had a lot to be thankful for here at Oglethorpe, Sturton & Gillibrand. Despite the pressures that all businesses have faced in continuing to navigate the uncertainty and ever changing landscape caused by the Pandemic, we have continued to grow from strength to strength. With new [...]
A recent case of a fraudulent property transaction has been making headlines and provides a stark warning to both conveyancers and property owners. The owner of the property in question was working away from his Luton property when he was informed by neighbours that there was activity in the home. Upon returning, he discovered that [...]
Our Private Client team has one clear ethos; their clients. They have a long history of expertly guiding clients through intricate legal issues. The team is led by two of the firm’s partners, Clare Love and Mark Hutchinson-Lyons, who have been noted as providing a “strong partner lead” and inspiring a “tremendous” work ethic in [...]
We are delighted to be recognised in the latest Legal 500 UK rankings. Based on feedback from clients and intermediaries, along with submissions made by law firms themselves, The Legal 500 highlights individual solicitors and teams that are providing ‘the most cutting edge and innovative advice’. We are listed under Agriculture and Estates, Real Estate [...]
Our continued excellence in the residential conveyancing process has been recognised by the Law Society in the extension of our Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) status. A nationally recognised scheme, the CQS sets out best practice in the buying and selling of residential property and demonstrates to clients, lenders and the wider residential conveyancing community that [...]
