Henriques Griffiths LLP

Stamp duty is often a focal point in budget discussions, and this year’s announcements are no different. The Chancellor has announced that the government will increase the stamp duty land surcharge for second-homes, by 2% to 5% from tomorrow. Many buyers and investors will be impacted. Stamp duty is a critical factor in housing affordability and mobility, influencing everything from first-time buyers to seasoned investors. Propertymark will continue to monitor developments and provide updates where possible.

We are delighted to share that Phil Thomas has been promoted to Partner! Phil does so much for the firm and he thoroughly deserves to be recognised for this. Please join us in congratulating Phil on his success. Well done Phil! 👏

Senior Conveyancing Assistant Veronika Kupcova has just received this five-star testimonial from a client! Well done Veronica! 👏 At Henriques Griffiths, our dedicated team of residential property solicitors in Bristol strive to relieve the stress that conveyancing can often cause. So, whether you’re putting your first foot on the property ladder or are selling your home, you can rely on the expertise of our solicitors to guide you through with minimal fuss.

Adopting a child or becoming their legal guardian can seem complicated and confusing, but with the right legal advice and support, navigating these processes can be made much simpler. Our adoption and special guardianship solicitors can provide confident, expert legal guidance no matter your circumstances. Whether you are a couple or an individual looking to start a family through adoption, a step-parent looking to legally formalise your relationship with your partner’s children, or a family member looking to take care of a relative’s children, we can help. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ulwc30 #AdoptionSolicitors #NationalAdoptionWeek #Bristol

This week is National Adoption Week. This year's campaign, run by You Can Adopt, is highlighting adoption journeys of all kinds showing that the road to a family is not always a traditional one. Currently there are more children yet to be placed with a family, than there are approved adopters waiting to be matched with a child. Learn more about National Adoption week here: https://bit.ly/3YtRmhM #NAW24 #NationalAdoptionWeek #Adoption

Congratulations to Eunice and Sue Thompson who are both the winners of our Colleague Recognition Scheme in September! A snapshot of the nominations for Sue: "Sue is a real asset to our team and has been a huge help over the summer. She works diligently and is always happy to help others." "Sue is so kind, caring, hard-working and approachable. Sue is so knowledgeable and experience in conveyancing and is always happy to share that with us all if she can help." A snapshot of the nominations for Eunice: "Eunice is always helpful and patient and is always happy to explain things in a very detailed manner." "Eunice has been very understanding and considerate of me, and I love her team player attitude." Please join us in congratulating Sue and Eunice and thanking them for their hard work! 👏

DEAL DONE! Greenslade Taylor Hunt are pleased to announce the sale of Axbridge Court after a successful marketing period and tender process. The former nursing home which extends to approximately 14,101-sq. ft. on a 1-acre site was sold with vacant possession from a guide price of £1.2m. Thank you to Iain Bray and Alex Rossiter of Wards Solicitors who acted for the Seller and Nichola Foreman, Shirley Painter and Victoria Salam of Henriques Griffiths LLP who acted for the Buyer. This is one of many former care/nursing homes we are dealing with at the moment. If you have a similar property that you would like advice on, please contact us. Tim Wright #gth #greensladetaylorhunt #axbridge #somerset #nursinghome #healthcare #residential #conversion

In this blog Emily Frith, CEO of Adoption UK, explores how the government's "Opportunity Mission" could impact adopted and care-experienced individuals. She shares key insights on the barriers they face and how to ensure they benefit from future reforms. Read on to discover what changes could make a lasting difference for this often-overlooked group: https://lnkd.in/eGtkqQHa

Meet our Commercial Property team - (L-R) Partner Philip Hogan, Senior Associate Solicitor Elaine Allen, Paralegal William Kelly and Legal Secretary Sharon Potter. Our commercial property solicitors in Bristol advise local, national and international clients on all aspects of commercial property. We are known for our expertise in development, transactional and landlord and tenant work and have acted on major residential, industrial, office and licensed premises deals in the UK. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFkNUhpp #CommercialProperty #Bristol #PropertyLaw

If you own a leasehold property, you may need to extend your lease. In this blog, we explain why it might be necessary, look at the lease extension process, and answer the question, ‘How long does it take to extend a lease?’ https://bit.ly/4eTjwrY #LeaseExtension #Bristol #Property