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Helen Batt
Partner
Chartered Legal Executive
Residential Property
Office : Tunbridge Wells
01892 502 376hbatt@bussmurton.co.uk
Profile
Helen joined Buss Murton in 2008, and became a partner in 2016. She is a member of the Institute of Legal Executives and qualified with a distinction in Conveyancing Law and Practice, as well as in 3 other heads of her CILEx exams in 2012.
The majority of work Helen undertakes on a day-to-day basis is dealing with: freehold and leasehold residential sales and purchases, unregistered land, shared ownership purchases, sales of part of land, equity releases, mortgages and remortgages, joint ownership agreements, assured shorthold tenancy agreements, deeds of variation and lease extensions.
Helen has established proactive relationships with local estate agents to ensure that clients receive a seamless service in dealing with their most valuable asset.
Expertise
Sale and Purchase of Freehold and Leasehold properties
Unregistered land
Shared ownership schemes
Assured shorthold tenancy agreements
Deeds of variation
Mortgages and remortgages
Lease extensions
All non-contentious residential property work
Alternative Contact:
Jo Marshall
01892 502 377
jmarshall@bussmurton.co.uk
Beth Martin
01892502378
bmartin@bussmurton.co.uk
LinkedIn Profile
Articles
- Listed Buildings
- Residential Property FAQs – First-Time Buyer
- Stamp Duty Changes July 2020
- Final Call for Help to Buy ISAs
- Varying charges between solicitors on conveyancing quotes?
Kerry Carter
Partner
Chartered Legal Executive
Residential Property
Office : Cranbrook
01892 502 304kcarter@bussmurton.co.uk
Profile
Kerry is a Chartered Legal Executive in the Property and Private Client departments. After obtaining a First Class BA degree in Politics from Southbank University in 1993, Kerry went on to study Law and qualified as a Fellow in 2004 whilst working at a firm in Chancery Lane, London, specialising in property matters. Kerry became a Partner in 2017. Kerry has recently been accredited as a CILEx Conveyancing Practitioner.
Kerry has many years experience advising in all areas of residential property work including: freehold and leasehold property, unregistered land, equity release advice, new-build developments, shared ownership, declarations of trust, powers of attorney, transfers of equity, sales of land, auction properties, leasehold enfranchisement and the Help to Buy scheme. She has extensive experience in dealing with high value transactions and the accompanying complexities of dealing with listed buildings together with associated land.
Kerry also advises on all areas of Private Client work including Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney, as well as post death Deeds of Variation in relation to Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax.
Expertise
Residential Property
High value transactions and the accompanying complexities of dealing with listed buildings together with associated land
Sale and Purchase of Freehold and Leasehold properties
Unregistered land
Equity release
Newbuild developments
Shared ownership schemes
Declarations of Trust
Transfers of equity
Sales of land
Auction properties
Leasehold enfranchisement
Help to Buy scheme
Bridging finance
All non-contentious residential property work
Private Client
Wills
Probate
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Post death Deeds of Variation in relation to Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax
Commercial Property
Commercial leases
Lease assignments
Option agreements
Promotion agreements
Commercial mortgages
Bridging finance
Gail Anthony
Associate Licensed Conveyancer
Residential Property
Office : Tunbridge Wells
01892 502 303ganthony@bussmurton.co.uk
Profile
Gail is an Associate Licensed Conveyancer in the Residential Property department. She acts for clients in all areas of residential conveyancing and specialises in dealing with purchases through the Government Help to Buy Schemes for clients. Other areas which Gail has experience in are shared ownership schemes, transfers of equity, lease extensions and remortgage transactions.
Gail joined Buss Murton in July 2014 having previously worked at another Kent firm for 12 years where she worked her way from a Secretary to a Conveyancing Assistant. In January 2012, she began studying to become a Licensed Conveyancer and qualified in September 2015.
Expertise
Sale and Purchase of Freehold and Leasehold properties
Shared ownership schemes
Government Help to Buy Scheme
Transfers of equity
Lease extensions
Mortgages and remortgages
All non-contentious residential property work
Alternative Contact:
Cathy Murphy
01892 502 335
cmurphy@bussmurton.co.uk
Jo Marshall
01892 502 377
jmarshall@bussmurton.co.uk
LinkedIn Profile
Articles
- The Government’s Right to Buy Changes
- Auctions, cheap as chips?
- Help to Buy schemes – Everything you need to know
Memberships
- Council for Licensed Conveyancers
Olusola Makinde
Solicitor
Commercial Property
Residential Property
Office : Cranbrook
01892 502 355smakinde@bussmurton.co.uk
Profile
Olusola (Sola) is a Residential and Commercial Property solicitor, who joined our Cranbrook office in March 2024. Sola attended the university of Hertfordshire in 2012 and obtained a First Class Law BA Law Degree. Sola went on to study for her Legal Practice Course at BBP Law school in 2015. Sola gained many years of experience as a paralegal before training and qualifying in 2021 as a property solicitor.
Sola gained experience in Residential Property whilst training in all areas of Residential Property work; including sale and purchase transactions of freehold and leasehold properties, new build developments, shared ownership, transfers of equity, Mortgages and re-mortgages, auction properties and Help to Buy scheme.
Shortly after qualifying, Sola made the transition to a Commercial Property department expanding her knowledge and skills. She gained further experience in Commercial Property transactions including acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold commercial properties, public sector and charities work, acting for retail and commercial banks in relation to high value secured lending transaction, acting on behalf of both landlords and tenants in leases of various types of premises, including industrial units, retail units and office space and corporate support work on share purchase/sale agreements and acquisitions and mergers
Alternative Contact:
Jodie Gold
01892 502 391
jgold@bussmurton.co.uk
LinkedIn Profile
Articles
- Tenancy at Will in Commercial Property
- Understanding Sections 24 to 28 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Simran Sanghera-Phillips
Solicitor
Residential Property
Office : Tunbridge Wells
01892 502 375ssanghera-phillips@bussmurton.co.uk
Profile
Simran joined our Tunbridge Wells Residential Property team in September 2024.
Simran is a dedicated legal professional specialising in Residential Property matters. She has a strong track record of successfully handling transactions and providing expert advice to clients. Simran is committed to delivering seamless and stress-free experiences in property sales, purchases and conveyancing.
Having qualified at her previous firm, Simran brings a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge in both Commercial and Residential property to the team. Simran’s approach is client-focused, ensuring that every detail is managed with the utmost care and professionalism, helping clients navigate the complexities of property law with confidence.
Alternative Contact:
Beth Martin
01892 502 378
bmartin@bussmurton.co.uk
Cathy Murphy
01892 502 335
cmurphy@bussmurton.co.uk
LinkedIn Profile
Articles
Paula Savage
Senior Conveyancer
Residential Property
Office : Cranbrook
01892 502 358psavage@bussmurton.co.uk
Profile
Paula is an experienced conveyancer and has worked locally around Maidstone for over 25 years. Paula has established a good working relationship with local agents and is known to agents in the Cranbrook and surrounding areas too. Paula has built up good relationships with many repeat clients, along with being recommended to their friends and family.
Expertise
Freehold and leasehold sales and purchase
Acquisition of land
New build purchase matters
Re-mortgage transactions
First Registration applications
Transfer of equity and matrimonial transfers
With a professional but friendly approach, help and assist clients through their home moves as stress free and smoothly as possible
Alice Waters
Paralegal
Residential Property
Office : Tunbridge Wells
01892 502 370awaters@bussmurton.co.uk
Profile
Alice joined Buss Murton as a Paralegal in September 2024, and was within our Private Client department for her first seat. She has now moved to our Residential Property department for her second seat.
Prior to joining Buss Murton, Alice graduated from the University of Warwick in 2023, with a degree in Law and Sociology. Whilst at university, Alice played in the netball team and held the charities and welfare role on the club committee.
Since leaving university, Alice has been working at Citizens Advice as an advice line advisor while studying for her SQE exams.