We’re delighted to welcome aboard Sharon Grist and Graham Lovelock to the Residential Property Department at Franklins, Milton Keynes. Both Sharon and Graham bring with them a wealth of experience in conveyancing and we’re excited to strengthen the team with their expertise.

Lee Holmes, Partner, Residential Property said:

‘It goes without saying that the residential conveyancing market has seen unprecedented levels of demand since the original lockdown in March 2020.  Following an initial period of inactivity, the Stamp Duty holiday was announced in June and BOOM, the market skyrocketed! These exceptional levels of activity continued right through to September 2021 when the holiday finally ended.

Once the Stamp Duty Holiday finished, everyone in the industry thought things would be ‘back to normal.’ However, the unprecedented demands continued into the New Year. These testing times have taken their toll on many and there have been a lot of staff changes in the market place. There have been some really good people deciding to change employer or leave the industry altogether.

This pressure has caused a whole sea change in people’s expectations and the ability to recruit. Franklins have not escaped this and it has had its toll on our remaining employees who have dug deep and remained loyal, for that we are truly grateful and thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their continued efforts!

On a positive note, Sharon and Graham have joined our team and will strive to deliver the first-class service that our clients have come to expect.’

Sharon Grist  is a very experienced property lawyer and will head up one of our teams with a view to not only growing the division, but continuing the reputation Franklins’ has gained over the past 40 years as one of the leading law firms in the residential conveyancing market.

Graham also has a wealth of conveyancing experience, having been a former Partner at a local firm in Leighton Buzzard for many years. Graham will also head up one of our residential teams and brings with him over 30 years of residential property experience including dealing with lease extensions for both landlords and tenants.

Speaking about the new appointments, Lee continued:

“I am so pleased that Sharon and Graham have decided to join us. Between them they bring over 50 years of experience and that, coupled with our current Senior Residential Management team, means Franklins has a wealth of over 180 years’ conveyancing experience, making us one of the most experienced firms in the industry. I am really looking forward to working with them and I know they will be great assets to the firm.”

You can contact our Residential Property department on 01908  660966 (Milton Keynes) or 01604 848282 (Northampton) You can also find out more about our Residential Property services here.