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Residential Property
Moving house can often be a stressful experience, whether you are a first-time buyer or a seasoned mover.
Support, efficient service, understanding and regular communication throughout the process are key to a smooth house move.
We offer a personal service with a flexible approach to ensure you move as quickly and smoothly as possible. With local knowledge of the area we can identify and address any unexpected issues relating to your property promptly.
Our experienced team are familiar with all areas of the property market, from starter homes to substantial country estates. They have many years of experience in dealing with the entire spectrum of property transactions including:
- Sales and purchases
- Mortgages and re-mortgages
- Development projects
- Preparation of new leases, easements and option agreements
As a testament to our quality, the firm has achieved membership in the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, an accreditation that is awarded to firms in recognition of the integrity of the conveyancing staff and the firm’s adherence to good practice management standards.
To make the process as streamlined and straightforward as possible, we offer an online Conveyancing Estimate service. You can use the link below to get a personalised estimate.
Please note, due to the current demand for our services and the current
level of workloads, in order to keep our usual level of service to our
existing clients, there may be a short delay in opening and progressing
your matter if you decide to instruct us.
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