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NEW PROPERTY PARTNER FOR WITHY KING P
roperty expert, Fiona McNulty, has joined Bath law firm Withy King’s rapidly expanding Residential Property, Farms and Estates team from Thrings. Fiona McNulty, Partner, Withy King
As the former Head of Private Property at Thrings, Fiona McNulty is well known in Bath, particularly among property owners, developers and agents. She has also developed a national reputation through her role as Legal Expert for the London Evening Standard Homes & Property, where she has a weekly column answering readers’ questions. Fiona specialises in advising individuals, trustees, investors and companies on their residential property portfolios. She advises on freehold and leasehold transactions and has extensive experience in dealing with listed buildings as well as country and coastal properties. Fiona also deals with the refinancing of investment property for non-UK residents and offshore companies. “I am passionate about property; it fascinates me,” said Fiona. “For the vast majority of people their property is their most valuable asset. I believe that clients should receive not only accurate legal advice but sensible and practical advice too so that they can make informed decisions. My intention is always to become a trusted legal advisor to my clients so that they will think of me when they want legal advice whether or not it relates to property.”
“We have seen a 25 per cent increase in instructions across a broad spectrum of property work compared with this time last year – a sure sign that confidence is returning,” commented Angus Williams, who heads the property team based at Northumberland Buildings, Queen Square. “Lenders are taking longer to conduct property valuations and respond to enquiries which can be frustrating – but also a sure sign that they are lending and more people are able to borrow again, further fuelling the Bath market. It is also encouraging to see so much developer activity. “The property market outside of Bath, in surrounding market towns, villages and rural locations, is less buoyant, but we are seeing positive signs there too which indicate an upward trend.” More new faces Property solicitor, Beth Heley, will be joining Withy King from Corsham law firm, Goughs. She will be focusing on new build and plot sales as well as residential property work in market towns and villages in Wiltshire. Beth will be assisted by another new recruit, Kylie Dover, who also has extensive conveyancing experience.
Expansion in line with Bath market We are here to help Withy King’s Residential Property, Farms and Estates team is investing in the breadth and depth of services it offers to home-owners, landlords, investors, developers and tenants as the Bath property market continues to go from strength to strength.
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If you would like to get in touch with Withy King’s new partner Fiona McNulty to discuss a residential property issue, please call 01225 730100 or email fiona.mcnulty@withyking.co.uk