A READING-based law firm has announced the appointment of a new senior residential property lawyer.
Alan Tibber is to join Boyes Turner and will head up its residential property practice.
He has more than 20 years’ experience, including running his own residential property firm since he was 30. It was acquired by a West End practice in 2021.
He has also served as an external examiner for property law regulator, the Council of Licensed Conveyancers, and wrote part of the course for the new conveyancing apprenticeship scheme.
Now, he is looking forward to his new challenge.
“Boyes Turner has a fantastic reputation, and by moving here I can scale up my practice and ensure my clients benefit from the wider expertise of this firm – from dispute resolution to private client, family and corporate commercial law,” he said.
“At Boyes Turner I look forward to supporting clients in the Thames Valley region and wider South East, from first time buyers to high net worth individuals and property investors.”
Although the market has been undergoing a number of changes since the covid pandemic, including a stamp duty holiday and Trussonomics seeing interest rates rise, Mr Tibber says he is optimistic about the market.
“There has been some upheaval, but the reality does not match the scare mongering headlines in some media,” he said.
“Mortgage interest rates are levelling off at around 4%, and I predict that the market will be as buoyant as ever this spring and summer.”
His appointment has been welcomed by the firm, which has an office in Abbotts House in Abbey Street.
Sue Brown, Boyes Turner’s head of private client, said: “Our residential property team has so much potential, and Alan is the perfect person to lead the team as it expands.
“Buying or selling a house can be one of the most stressful times in anyone’s life. Our residential property experts have the legal knowledge and strong focus on client service to guide clients through the process.
“We’re looking forward to offering this service to even more clients as we grow.”
