Donna Taylor

24 May

Trainee Chartered Legal Executive in the Residential Conveyancing Team

Donna joined us as Trainee Chartered Legal Executive in September 2022 after working in Conveyancing since 2017. Donna graduated from The Open University in 2017 after completing a qualifying law degree in four years as opposed to the quoted six years. Donna has since gone on to complete her Level 6 Diploma with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with a view to becoming a Fellow.

In her spare time, she enjoys going to concerts, comedy shows and spending time with her family and friends.

Donna Taylor

dtaylor@nash.co.uk
01752 827121

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What Are the Legal Requirements for Second Home Ownership?

Owning a second home has become a popular investment choice for many, whether it’s a holiday retreat, rental income, or long-term capital growth. This form of property ownership carries specific legal implications that are essential to understand.

How much Stamp Duty will I pay when buying a high value property?

Buying a higher value property invariable means that you are going to be paying more Stamp Duty Land Tax. This tax, which applies to most property purchases, can significantly impact the total cost of buying a property.

What Should I Consider When Buying a Listed Building?

Listed buildings are legally protected due to their importance, with specific guidelines and regulations in place to manage their preservation. Gaining a clear understanding of the legal and practical considerations involved in owning, managing and altering a listed building is essential in the purchasing process.

What Are the Key Challenges in High-Value Property Transactions?

High-value properties represent a unique segment of the property market; the process of buying and selling these properties involves additional requirements to other types of property transactions. This brings its own set of special considerations and steps that, with the right support, can be navigated to ensure a smooth process.

National Conveyancing Week: Initial Set-Up

It’s National Conveyancing Week and our Conveyancing team have each written a blog to explain their role in your property transaction. Starting with Day 1, Isobel Knapman, Administration Assistant, and Amanda Pickman, Legal Assistant, explain how their roles are your first port of call.

National Conveyancing Week: Documents

It’s National Conveyancing Week and our Conveyancing team have each written a blog to explain their role in your property transaction. Next up is Donna Taylor, Trainee Chartered Legal Executive, and Beth Bradshaw, Legal Assistant.

National Conveyancing Week: Report

It’s National Conveyancing Week and our Conveyancing team have each written a blog to explain their role in your property transaction. Alex Meyer, Amy Paterson and Rhiannon Moore explain the ‘report on title’ in more detail.

National Conveyancing Week: Exchange & Completion

It’s National Conveyancing Week and our Conveyancing team have each written a blog to explain their role in your property transaction. James Kerswill & Emily Nunn outline the exciting steps of exchanging and completing.

International Women’s Day Insights: Amy Paterson, Associate Solicitor

This International Women's Day, we're highlighting the journeys, challenges, and experiences of our female lawyers. Their stories show the importance of diversity, resilience, and empowerment in shaping an inclusive legal community. Amy Paterson, Associate Solicitor in our Residential Conveyancing Team, has shared her thoughts about the importance of work-life balance in the blog below.

Do I need a Declaration of Trust when buying a property with a partner or friend?

Buying a property together is a milestone for any couple, but for unmarried partners, it comes with it’s own unique considerations. If your relationship is not legally recognised by a marriage or civil partnership then your contributions to a jointly owned property can be particularly vulnerable in the event of a separation.

The First-Time Buyer's Magical Guide to Buying a House

We’re welcoming December and the exciting festivities it brings by introducing you to two of our fantastic clients. We’ve recently represented an enchanting elf couple, Buddy and Holly, and will be sharing with you their exciting story.

Government's Help to Buy application deadline brought forward by 2 months

Recently, there has been a big announcement relating to a change to the Government Help to Buy (Equity Loan) Scheme's deadline

If you are a First Time Buyer looking to purchase a new build property in England and Wales, you will have almost certainly heard of the Government’s Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme.