Legally Attuned

Attwells Solicitors

Legally Attuned brings you honest, insightful conversations from across the legal world. Hosted by the team at Attwells Solicitors, each episode explores the human stories behind the law — from career journeys and challenges to the changing face of the legal industry. Thoughtful, open, and relatable, this is where legal insight meets real experience.

  1. Jul 29

    Financial Planning Before Buying Your First Home with Matthew Morris

    Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make — but most people focus on the property and forget the planning that should come first. In this episode of Legally Attuned, we're joined by Matthew Morris, Financial Planner and Partner Practice owner at St. James's Place, to talk about what good financial planning actually looks like, when to speak to an adviser, and how it fits alongside the legal side of buying a home.Matthew shares his own experience of selling and buying property (with Attwells), the mistakes he sees first-time buyers make, current trends in the mortgage market, and why joined-up legal and financial advice matters more than ever.What we cover:• What a financial planner really does (and what they don't)• How the St. James's Place Partner Practice model works• When to speak to a financial adviser before buying a home• The most common money mistakes first-time buyers make• Current trends in the UK mortgage and property market• Why solicitors and financial advisers should work together• Matthew's one piece of advice for anyone who's never taken financial advice beforeWhether you're saving for your first home, planning your next move, or just want to feel more in control of your money, this one's for you.📍 Attwells Solicitors — Ipswich | Woodbridge | Colchester | London🌐 www.attwells.com🎧 Subscribe for more episodes of Legally AttunedVisit https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/partner/matthewmorris to find out more about financial planning.#FinancialPlanning #FirstTimeBuyer #StJamesPlace #Mortgage #BuyingAHouse #Attwells #LegallyAttuned

  2. May 20

    First Time Buyer Guide 2026 | Mortgages, Conveyancing & Property Tips Explained

    Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be.In Part 2 of the podcast, Stuart Milbourne, Head of Conveyancing at Attwells Solicitors, and Jake Gathercole, Director at Allhomes, return to discuss everything first-time buyers need to know before stepping onto the property ladder in 2026.From mortgages and conveyancing to hidden costs, deposits, surveys, timelines, and common mistakes, this episode is packed with practical advice for anyone thinking about buying their first property in the UK.Whether you're preparing to buy your first home, researching the conveyancing process, or simply trying to understand how the property market works, this episode gives honest insights from professionals working in the industry every day.In this episode:- First-time buyer tips- Understanding conveyancing- Mortgage considerations- Hidden costs when buying a house- Property chain advice- Common buyer mistakes- How to prepare before making an offerFeaturing:Stuart – Head of Woodbridge Conveyancing at Attwells SolicitorsJake Gathercole – Director at AllhomesFind out more about Attwells here - https://attwells.com/Find out more about Allhomes here - https://www.allhomes.uk.com/If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more property, legal, and business insights.#FirstTimeBuyer #PropertyPodcast #Conveyancing #UKProperty #HomeBuying #PropertyMarket #Mortgages #AttwellsSolicitors #Allhomes #PropertyAdvice #HomeBuyingTips #FirstHome #UKHousingMarket #Woodbridge #PropertyLaw

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Legally Attuned brings you honest, insightful conversations from across the legal world. Hosted by the team at Attwells Solicitors, each episode explores the human stories behind the law — from career journeys and challenges to the changing face of the legal industry. Thoughtful, open, and relatable, this is where legal insight meets real experience.