Shared ownership home: what does ‘staircasing’ mean?
If you live in a shared ownership home, you might have considered buying additional shares in your property. This process
Jo Buck-Marshall
Solicitor
Property Conveyancing
- Bishop's Stortford
Biography
Starting out as a conveyancing paralegal, I completed my training contract and qualified as a solicitor in 2018. I joined Tees Law in 2020 as a solicitor in the Residential Property Department, based at the Bishop’s Stortford office with plenty of experience across Essex and Hertfordshire. I grew up in Bishop’s Stortford and have extensive knowledge of this area as a resident and Solicitor.
Delivering what you really need
I am experienced in all aspects of residential property. This includes sales and purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity and lease extensions. I have specific experience in Title Reconstruction, Possessory Title Claims and First Registrations. I am also a member of the Equity Release Council.
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I really enjoy making the conveyancing process as stress free as possible. I offer a friendly, personable service and give clear and concise advice.
Client testimonial
“I really want to thank you and Jo for your friendly but professional and timely work over what turned out to be a rather protracted period. I felt well supported throughout.” Anonymous
Articles from Jo
Shared ownership homes: Repairs and home improvements
If you’re considering a shared ownership property, one of the most common questions is: Who is responsible for repairs and
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