Smith and Co Solicitors

04/06/2026

Behind every successful property transaction is a team working closely together to support clients at every stage.

🌟 We’re pleased to share a recent five-star review for Jade Shelton and Jake Brace, whose teamwork and support helped guide clients through the emotional sale of a family property.

Selling a loved one’s home can be a particularly difficult process, so being just a phone call away to provide reassurance throughout is incredibly important.

By combining expertise with a personal approach, our property teams work hard to ensure clients feel informed, supported and in safe hands from start to finish.

💚 A fantastic piece of feedback for Jade and Jake!

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03/06/2026

We'd like to wish Alex Leader and the entire Rose Builders team the very best of luck for Saturday's Brave Futures Dragon Boat Race!

Brave Futures carries out incredibly important work supporting young survivors of sexual abuse across Suffolk and Norfolk, and it's fantastic to see local businesses coming together to raise funds and awareness for such a worthwhile cause.

If you'd like to join us in supporting their fundraising efforts, you can donate at the link in the post below or in the comments.

Good luck to everyone taking part – we hope the Rose, Rose, Rose Your Boat team have a brilliant day on the water and enjoy the atmosphere down at the Waterfront! 💚

The Oar-some Roses are ready to race! 🌹🚣‍♀️

On the 6th of June, the Rose team will be taking part in the Brave Futures Dragon Boat Race at the Ipswich Waterfront, raising money for an incredible charity doing truly life-changing work.

Brave Futures provides specialist support to young survivors of sexual abuse across Suffolk and Norfolk. Sadly, demand for their services continues to grow, meaning every donation will help support children and young people in rebuilding their futures.

If you’re able to support us, we’d be hugely grateful for any contribution to our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/rose-builders-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

And if you fancy a great day out, come along and cheer us on! The event takes place at the Ipswich Waterfront from 10:00am, with plenty of entertainment, stalls, food, and fantastic atmosphere throughout the day.
Wish The Oar-some Roses luck! 🌊🚣‍♂️🌹

02/06/2026

🤩 We are incredibly proud of our Graduate Solicitor Apprentice, Kitty Paul, who recently attended Buckingham Palace in recognition of achieving her Gold The Duke of Edinburgh's Award!

The Gold Award is the highest level of the DofE programme and is widely recognised for helping young people develop resilience, leadership, teamwork and confidence.

These are qualities that Kitty demonstrates every day as an important member of our team, so it's wonderful to see her hard work and dedication recognised at such a prestigious event.

Congratulations, Kitty – a truly well-deserved achievement!

28/05/2026

🏠 Buying or selling a property is often a good time to think about putting your affairs in order – including making sure you have a valid, up-to-date Will in place.

To support our clients with this, Smith & Co is now offering 10% off Wills for all property clients.

Property ownership can have a significant impact on how your estate is managed in the future, and having the right Will in place can help ensure your wishes are clearly set out and your loved ones are protected.

📃 Our experienced Private Client team can provide clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances, whether you are making a Will for the first time or updating an existing one following a move or change in circumstances.

To find out more, please get in touch with our team via [email protected] or 01473 226231.

26/05/2026

This Friday 29th May, Amber Rainford will be hosting a free legal advice clinic at Felixstowe Conservative Club from 11am–1pm.

Amber is a Felixstowe native who brings years of experience in a wide range of areas, including property and conveyancing, landlord and tenant issues, family matters, Wills & Lasting Power of Attorney.

💚 Whether you need guidance on a specific issue or simply want to understand your options, we’re here to help.

To book your slot:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01394 242805

22/05/2026

📣 Landlords should be aware of further important changes introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act.

The notice requirements for Section 8 rent arrears cases have now changed. To obtain a mandatory eviction order, landlords must now show a minimum of three months’ rent arrears rather than two, and the notice period has increased from two weeks to four weeks.

These changes may affect how landlords manage arrears cases and the timescales involved, making it increasingly important to understand your responsibilities and options under the new legislation.

As a reminder, landlords who are required to provide the new Renters’ Rights Information Sheet to tenants must do so by 31 May 2026.

If you would like advice on how the Renters’ Rights Act affects you or your property, Keith Holland and his team are here to help.

📧 [email protected]
📞 01473 226231

20/05/2026

🏠 Last week, members of our Haverhill conveyancing team spent time with local estate agents across the area, continuing to build the strong professional relationships that help support a smooth experience for clients.

🍓 Carrie-Ann, Karen and Megan brought afternoon tea to Bychoice Haverhill, Shires Residential and Cheffins Haverhill in Haverhill, Hockeys in Linton and David Burr in Clare.

The visits were a great opportunity to discuss ways of working more closely together, strengthen our local connections and ensure clients benefit from clear communication and a seamless service throughout the conveyancing process.

💚 It was a pleasure to spend time with so many local property professionals and we look forward to continuing to work together across the Haverhill area.

19/05/2026

🏆 We are thrilled to share that Smith & Co Solicitors won the award for Best Use of Technology in Conveyancing at The Conveyancing Awards!

Judges praised our approach for using technology not simply to modernise processes, but to create meaningful improvements in both client experience and operational efficiency.

Managing Partner Vicky Hosking said: “Winning this award is a huge achievement for the team and reflects the significant investment we have made in technology across the firm.

“Conveyancing can often be seen as a stressful process for clients, so we are constantly looking at ways to make the experience smoother, faster and more transparent.

“Our technology allows us to improve efficiency while still maintaining the personal service and direct communication that our clients value. We are incredibly proud that our approach has been recognised on a national stage.”

✨ This award reflects the hard work and commitment of our entire conveyancing and support teams, who continue to focus on delivering a clear, efficient and supportive service for our clients every day.

Photo credit: Philippa Gedge Photography

14/05/2026

👕 Today, we marked Mental Health Awareness Week and Wear it Green Day by bringing our Ipswich team together for a wellbeing lunch just around the corner at The Key, taking time to connect, step away from the day-to-day, and focus on the importance of looking after our mental health.

A special thank you to Gemma Alberry and her team at The Key for hosting us and for their continued support of Smith & Co over the years.

Meanwhile in our Haverhill office, the team enjoyed a mindfulness brunch together.

We’re also pleased to be supporting Suffolk Mind with a donation to help continue the vital work they do for mental health and wellbeing across the county.

💚 Creating a positive, caring environment for our team is key to how we work – and in turn, how we support our clients.

12/05/2026

🍽️ Yesterday we were pleased to host an estate agents’ brunch at The Green Room Café, bringing together local professionals to connect, share insights and strengthen working relationships.

It was a valuable opportunity to spend time with:

Bradley Potter, of Potters Estate Agents
Mark Burton Mortgages and Protection
Andrew Sale and Stacey Balls, of Wolsey Mortgage Company Ltd
Gabrielle Giedraite, of Clive Emson Land & Property Auctioneers
Karen Ward and Tara Grace, of Grace Estate Agents
Jemma Fancy and Gemma Cattermole, of Joseph Property Agency
Ashley Evans and Kelly Pinder, of Belvoir Ipswich

🤝 Building strong relationships with local agents is an important part of ensuring property transactions run smoothly for our clients, with clear communication and collaboration at every stage.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to The Green Room Café for hosting us so well.

We look forward to continuing to work together and supporting clients across the region.