Based in the South West serving the UK  
 
BEERS PROPERTY 
 
Property 
Richard Jones is the Head of the Property Department. 
 
Rusty Godwin specialises in residential property. 
 
Buying and Selling Property 
 
Moving home is said to be one of life's most stressful challenges. However, it doesn't have to be that way. With more than three quarters of UK homes owner-occupied, many of us will be buyers and sellers at some point in our lives. 
 
Whether buying or selling, we will ensure that you are aware of everything relevant to your property transaction and will carefully manage the process throughout for you. 
 
 
Experts in buying and selling homes 
 
If you are buying a property, we will ensure that everything is ready for your moving in date.  
 
We will manage carefully the conveyancing process from the start, beginning with the best advice on which survey you may require before making your offer. 
 
We will make sure that you clearly understand the financial position such as any deposit amount, specific mortgage conditions, stamp duty or freeholder notice fees which will affect the cost of buying and keeping your home. 
 
"The group at Beers LLP 'always acts quickly' and provides a 'personal service'. Richard Jones heads the team". The Legal 500, West Country, Commercial Property. 
 
Beers belongs to FASTMOVE, an agreement  
between the leading firms in the South West  
with the aim of standardising paperwork  
thus speeding up the transaction for you.  
 
Sell your house the FASTMOVE way  
 
If you are selling, we will keep that  
all important regular contact with 
the buyer's solicitor and prepare the  
necessary property information forms  
and fixtures & fittings lists and arrange  
for preparation of the Energy  
Performance Certificate which will  
ensure that the transaction  
proceeds smoothly.  
 
We can, if required, advise on  
any estate agent's fees and  
check any agreements that  
they have asked you to sign.  
 
 
 
Residential Lettings 
Advice for landlords 
 
At Beers, we help people who have let their home, bought a property to let or who have bought or inherited a property with sitting tenants. We can assist in drawing up a wide range of tenancy agreements to protect you and and your property. 
 
While a properly prepared tenancy agreement can prevent many problems when difficulties do arise, it is crucial that landlords get appropriate advice about landlords' rights as swiftly as possible, especially as regards rent arrears policy, using the accelerated possession procedure or getting rent arrears paid. 
 
A letter from a landlord's solicitor can be enough to get a problem tenant to clear rent arrears and to avoid future arrears because of the threat of legal action. If it does not, enforcing your rights as a landlord at an early stage against problem tenants will result in regaining possession of your property and peace of mind.  
 
Advice for tenants  
 
Advice about tenants' legal rights is basic and fundamental to ensuring access to affordable and secure housing.  
 
Housing problems such as actual or threatened homelessness, rent arrears or disrepair can have a devastating effect in individuals and families. We recognise that as a tenant or leaseholder, a housing law issue may coincide with problems such as a loss of employment, ill health or disability. 
 
Knowing your tenancy rights or duties and having appropriate legal help at these times can prevent the situation turning into a crisis. We will always act quickly and sympathetically on your behalf to prevent this.  
 
 
Commercial Property 
Any property transaction may involve complex legal factors but much more so when that property is a commercial one. Planning considerations, environmental liabilities, investment issues and the payment of tax on a transaction are all concerns if you are buying, leasing or selling commercial property. 
 
With a thorough grasp of the detail of current property legislation, we'll manage the process of your transaction seamlessly, supporting you, partnering you or leading the way. 
 
We advise on acquisitions, disposals, commercial and residential site development, negotiating and reviewing leases and rent reviews.  
 
Commercial lettings 
 
Landlords are faced with an increasing burden of statutory compliance and tenants find themselves with greater rights and but also greater responsibilities. Our expertise includes acting for both landlords and tenants, providing advice on strategy and procedure from both perspectives. We cover all areas of leasehold management including lease renewals. 
 
Licensing 
You might be buying a restaurant, a corner shop or garage. All have varied licensing requirements. 
 
Working hand in hand with our Commercial Property team, our Licensing team will keep you on the right side of the law in this complex area of law. We can help with the grant and transfer or personal and premises licences to ensure that you comply with the relevant legislation. We can also assist in applications to vary existing licences to suit the changing needs of your business. 
Beers LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England and Wales and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Registered Number: OC323091 
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