ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Your home in safe hands When it comes to moving house, you need expertise you can trust. Julia Turner, senior associate at independent law firm Tees Law, explores what the residential legal team can do for you H ousing is an essential need. But aside from being a basic necessity, securing a home is
often the biggest investment of a person’s life – and whether buying or selling, it can also be the most complicated and stress- inducing process one can go through. Julia Turner, senior associate in residential property at Tees Law understands this well. Having spent many years practicing in South Africa – and relocating to Cambridge 14 years ago – she recognises the nuances of the UK property market compared to other global destinations. “England has a system that is rather unique, since you might make an offer on a house and it could be as long as six months before you know if it’s actually going to be yours,” she comments. Overseeing an experienced department consisting of four other lawyers – including two paralegals and two dedicated to client care – Julia and the Cambridge-based Tees residential team are intimately familiar with the stress and difficulties such laborious procedures can cause for individuals and businesses alike. “These days, there are many offerings in terms of legal work, including digital services,” she adds. “AI is even getting involved, but at the end of the day, you must be able to pick up the phone and speak to someone you can trust. It’s busy and stressful, so you need a proper team of lawyers behind you.” The personal touch With their extensive legal experience and unrivalled client focus, the Tees property team appreciate the unique needs of a full spectrum of clients – from first-time buyers navigating a 28-day exchange on a new build, to older clients undergoing
A vast majority of our skill lies in managing and dealing with our clients
a vulnerable phase of life in having to sell their homes after losing their life partner. Whether you’re dealing with remortgaging, purchasing a retirement home, shared ownership or simply need help navigating the complex Cambridge housing market – particularly for those unaccustomed to English systems – Tees accommodates the full gamut of residential property services. “While our technical skills are vital, the reality of our job is being there for people during these intense relationships under a fair amount of stress and pressure, until those deals can get over the line,” elaborates Julia. “For instance, the average transaction can take between six to eight weeks. A vast majority of our skill lies in managing and dealing with our clients.” The full process Typically, clients will get in touch as soon as they have found a property to buy or sell. “That initial point of contact is crucial; we work closely with clients to outline the
Find out more at teeslaw.com or contact the team today on 0808 303 8422. Visit the Cambridge office at No 3 Journey Campus, Castle Park, Castle Street, CB3 0AY agreements or discussing annuities to fund care costs for those facing the difficulties of selling the home of an elderly relative. For advice and service you can trust when making the investment of your life, talk to Tees Law. process and get as much information from them as we can,” she continues. “At this stage, clients might ask why they should choose Tees and not somebody online who, on the face of it, is much cheaper than us – to which I reply: when something goes wrong, you can walk into my office, contact the team and say, ‘I need help’.” Complementing this expertise is Tees’ all-encompassing scope as a full-service law firm. Depending on individual cases, referrals to the private client, will planning, wealth or family teams can all have a role to play. This includes cohabitation
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