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Michael Storey—Sweeney Miller

27 January 2014
Issue: 7592 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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New property solicitor for Sunderland firm

Experienced property solicitor Michael Storey has joined Sunderland firm Sweeney Miller from Samuel Phillips.

Michael says: “The market remains a little fragile and unpredictable in the North East but there is no doubt that 2013 turned out to be a lot better than many in our sector expected.

“Judging by the amount of conveyancing work coming through the door at Sweeney Miller the signs are that 2014 is going to be a good year. We are not going to see the sort of action experienced in London but the market is moving at last which is great news.

“I think it is too early to say if the Government’s Help To Buy scheme has had a direct effect on the market but it was a positive story which probably helped to generate a bit of a feel good factor.

“There has also been a more positive outlook in the media and house builders are starting to develop on land that has sat idle for a few years.”

Senior partner Paul Miller says: “Michael’s arrival could not have come sooner as the residential property market has started to really move again.  He brings a wealth of experience and contacts with him which will help us continue to represent clients not only in the North East but across the UK.”
 

Issue: 7592 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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