Residential Property

Many people say that purchasing a property is one of life’s most stressful events – but with an experienced conveyancing solicitor on your side, it doesn’t have to be. All of our staff, from our qualified solicitors to our highly knowledgeable conveyancing assistants, have a wealth of expertise in dealing with the whole spectrum of residential property matters, including:

• First-time buyer purchases
• Shared ownership and staircasing
• Lease extension
• Remortgaging
• Buy-to-let property
• Complex, high-value property transactions
• Specialist properties (listed buildings, converted barns, properties in conservation areas, etc.)
• Heritage buildings (including National Trust properties)
• Complex conversions
• Equity release
• Right to Buy
• Transfer of Equity

“We were instructed in relation to a Sale. When we obtained copies of the title, the clients previous solicitors had not registered ownership at the Land Registry when our clients purchased! We resolved this issue for our client which enabled them to have a smooth sale. A very stressful time for our client, however we were able to use our experience and expertise to deal with rectifying the error made by our clients previous solicitors”

Peter Westbrook, Head of Department

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How we work

Our clients approach us for a number of reasons. They might be looking for advice on the purchase of their first property, or seeking our particular expertise in high-value property transactions. Some will return to us following a previous sale or purchase because they wish to take their next step on the property ladder, relocate or even downsize to help fund their retirement.

When you come to us, we’ll spend time getting to know you and the circumstances of your property transaction. We’ll find out whether there are any special circumstances or more complex aspects involved in your sale or purchase, such as listed status, shared ownership or high-value property.

We’ll then assign you a solicitor or conveyancing professional who will act as your sole point of contact throughout the conveyancing process. They will be committed to keeping you updated at every point in your sale or purchase, so you’re always in the loop with what is going on. Although we have dealt with thousands of property transactions, we’re aware that our clients haven’t. We understand that buying a property is the most significant purchase many of our clients will ever make, so our aim is simple – to act on your behalf in order to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

We know that conveyancing cases are as individual as our varied clients, and pride ourselves on taking a personalised approach that considers the particular intricacies and complexities of your case. Most property transactions will run into some bumps in the road at one point or another, especially where there are long chains involved. Our job is to remain calm, communicate with you effectively and present workable solutions to any issues that arise.

Whether you’re buying, selling or both, you can relax knowing you’re in excellent hands. Just get in touch and we’d be delighted to provide you with a competitive quote.

“Something I am very proud of is the level of experience and skills we have within our department. Our solicitors truly are experts in Residential Property and our Assistants are highly trained to the point that often clients call them directly to discuss matters. The daily knowledge sharing and support across the team means that every client really has a team working for them – not only 1 solicitor”

Peter Westbrook, Head of Department

Our Service Pledge

All of our Residential Property clients will also benefit from our Service Pledge – our commitment to you that we will always be professional, proactive and communicative when dealing with your transaction, and that we will always endeavour to bring your matter to a swift and satisfactory conclusion.

Committed to keeping you – and your money – safe

We are accredited members of the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. Our accreditation demonstrates that:

• We have the expertise to deliver quality residential conveyancing advice
• We have standardised processes in place to recognise and reduce risks
• We educate our clients on what to expect when paying for conveyancing services.

We also use sophisticated digital identity verification software to keep our clients safe from fraud and money laundering. Due to the robust processes we have in place and the advanced technology we use, all of our conveyancing cases adhere to HM Land Registry’s exacting Safe Harbour standard. This is a list of requirements for conveyancing professionals when using digital services to verify a client’s identity. If your solicitor is following these requirements, it serves as proof that they are taking every possible step to keep you – and your money – safe.

Contact Us

To arrange an appointment with one of our Residential Property solicitors, call us on 0330 221 8855, email us or contact us online