ABD DOES IT AGAIN…

WINNERS OF THE BEST SMALL CONVEYANCING FIRM OF THE YEAR SILVER AWARD 2012

AWDRY BAILEY AND DOUGLAS ARE PROUD TO

RECEIVE THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD!

From left to right; Rebecca Adlington OBE, Ronna Turley, (Head of Conveyancing, Awdry Bailey and Douglas Solicitors), Alistair Everett,  (Partner, Awdry Bailey and Douglas Solicitors), Brad Marsh, (Safe Move Scheme).

The Estate Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times and The Times is the longest running and most sought after awards in the residential property industry.  This event has been running for over 10 years with Zoopla Property Group as the main sponsor.

The Conveyancer of the Year Awards are in recognition of the vital part that conveyancers play in the process of moving house and ABD were very proud to have won the Silver Award.

“Our success is based on the genuine interest and enthusiasm of the Conveyancing team in helping our clients through what can be quite a stressful time.  We have excellent IT systems and efficient office procedures but the great service is really about having fantastic team members who genuinely care about our clients and consistently work hard to improve the experience of moving home”.   ABD partner, Alistair Everett.

Tickets were a sell out!

The day started with ABD Conveyancing Team arriving at The Lancaster London Hotel situated in the heart of London with lovely views over Hyde Park.

Seminars took place from world-class speakers during the first part of the morning aiming to provide inspiration and insight into the property industry, latest trends, what the future holds and also Q and A sessions.

The Awards Ceremony

Olympic medallist, Rebecca Adlington OBE also attended this exciting ceremony to present the Awards and share her story of world success in Beijing where she won double Gold in 2008 and in the London 2012 games where she won a further 2 medals!  

ABD Win

This Silver Award is a very clear indication of the hard work and excellent services ABD provides.

For more information go to www.estateagencyoftheyear.com 

ARE YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, GOING TO BE AFFECTED BY THE UPCOMING WELFARE REFORM?

ABD SOLICITOR SIMON LOFTHOUSE SITS ON PANEL AT

WELFARE REFORM QUESTION TIME

THE PANEL

SIMON LOFTHOUSE - SOLICITOR FROM AWDRY BAILEY AND DOUGLAS SOLICITORS

CLAIRE PERRY, MP

ED COUPE - HOST FOR QUESTION TIME

SARAH CARDY - CEO OF WILTSHIRE CAB

FERGUS ARKLEY - DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR CARERS TRUST

IAN PRICE - DWP NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP MANAGER

Question Time took place on Friday 7 December 2012 at Devizes Town Hall to debate issues surrounding the changes to important benefits.  This debate was well attended by people.

Questions were asked by the audience to the expert panel who gave independent answers.

Questions related to;

Housing benefit issues

Carer's requirements

Benefits on-line

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Universal Credit

Bedroom tax

and much more...

Simon and the rest of the panel were able to provide the audience with informative and valued advice regarding many changes that will affect carers and the people they care for.

THERE IS HELP AND SUPPORT

for more information go to;       www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk