THERE'S a new head of residential property at law firm Thursfields in Worcester.

Louise Jones has joined the solicitors, bringing vast experience in the new build sector and adding to the team's already long established expertise.

Mrs Jones will be offering advice in all areas of residential property from sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold property for first and second time buyers to the more complex property transactions for those seeking to add to their property portfolios.

Having worked in-house for one of the largest UK house builders for the last eight years, she also has substantial experience in all aspects of a new-build transaction, including Help To Buy and Shared Ownership. In addition Mrs Jones has the ability to act for developers in setting up and selling their newly constructed properties.

Thursfields director and head of private client Shane Miller said: "I am delighted to welcome Louise to the team. Her expertise with development work, coupled with her attention to detail and knowledge of her clients needs will only seek to strengthen our team and increase the offering to our clients.

Mrs Jones added: "I am excited to be joining Thursfields, which has a strong reputation in the market place and am looking forward to working with the teams existing clients while developing new business throughout Worcestershire and the West Midlands”.