Leading law firm Ware & Kay and Pearsons & Ward Solicitors has appointed Heather Mackins as Associate and Head of Residential Property in its Malton office to meet the demand for its services.

Heather will focus on advising clients on residential property matters including property sales and purchases for both freehold and leasehold property for registered and unregistered land. She also has extensive experience of dealing with right to buy, shared equity leases, help to buy mortgages, new build, re-mortgages, equity release and transfers of equity. She will also support clients buying and selling at auction, purchasing buy-to-lets and property registrations. Heather’s expertise will ensure that clients receive the highest standard of legal advice and representation.

Originally from Bamford in the Peak District, Heather arrives at Ware & Kay and Pearsons & Ward with over 18 years’ experience in Residential Property Law. Following her Law Degree at Leeds Metropolitan University she started her career at a firm in Leeds. With wide ranging experience across the full residential property spectrum Heather is well-versed in advising a diverse range of clientele.

Heather said “I am delighted to be leading the Residential Property team at Ware & Kay and Pearsons & Ward and I very much look forward to contributing towards the greater success of the firm and the expansion of our team in Malton. My aim will be to provide clients with pragmatic and timely legal solutions and deliver a first class service to the local community and the surrounding areas. There are exciting times ahead!”

Emma Elwess, Director of Ware & Kay and Pearsons & Ward said: “We are very proud to have Heather join us at Ware & Kay and Pearsons & Ward. Her outlook and progressive vision of the future mirrors our own plans and we are pleased to welcome her to our Malton office. Her expertise will certainly enhance the services we provide to our clients.”