Latimer Hinks Solicitors

FirstBuy allows people to take out a mortgage for just 75 per cent of the cost of the property, provided they can stump up a five per cent deposit.

While the rental market is increasingly buoyant, according to new research, the latest statistics also show that the cost of home ownership is far less over a person's lifetime than renting a house.

Once viewed as the preserve of the wealthy, building your own home is now a feasible and, very often, much more affordable means of owning a home.

Martin Williamson, Head of Residential Property, Latimer Hinks Solicitors - As I’ve highlighted during the past several weeks, many first-time buyers are experiencing difficulties getting on to the housing ladder in the current economic climate.

The UK will experience a sharp widening in the North-South house price divide during the remainder of 2012, as increases in the value of London properties continue to outpace the rest of the country.

Latimer Hinks Solicitors, a leading North East law firm, has helped one of the area’s best known businesses to take a major step forward.

When asked what myths surround employment law, one stands out above all others: You can’t sack anybody these days!

Latimer Hinks has raised £8,500 for local charities at its 2012 Charity Ball. Held at Wynyard Hall, the ball has generated vital funds for The Soldiers’ Charity, St Teresa’s Hospice, Grace House Hospice and a variety of smaller local charities.

Latimer Hinks, has appointed two new Partners from within its Private Client team.

Latimer Hinks solicitors, one of Darlington and County Durham’s longest established law firms, has celebrated the retirement of its longest serving member of staff.