Steph Cleak
Partner
Braunton solicitor, Steph Cleak, is a property law specialist.
Moving home is stressful. We can’t change that, but we can shoulder some of the burden. By letting us deal with the legal side of things, you will have the peace of mind of knowing that your transaction is in safe hands. You can then concentrate on packing up your belongings, arranging removers, sorting out utilities and agreeing completion dates with one less worry.
Working hand in hand with estate agents is often crucial to achieving a swift and successful transaction. Our links with local agents are very strong, and in fact, we provide training to some of them.
This close relationship means that we can monitor the status of the chain and keep the transaction moving along.
We are also clear and transparent about legal fees. We are always happy to provide a fixed-fee quotation and supply a breakdown of all the expenses and fees that are likely to arise so that you can accurately budget.
Our lawyers have decades of property experience behind them. This means there will be very few ‘problems’ that they won’t have already encountered and solved many times previously. When this experience is coupled with the use of the latest IT, it enables us to proceed with your transaction as swiftly and efficiently as possible.
Our expertise has resulted in us being appointed as ‘panel’ solicitors for most lenders.
In recognition of our high standards of service, we are accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). Accreditation is the “gold standard” for residential conveyancing solicitors in England and Wales, certifying high-quality client service, competence, and risk management.
Using a Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited firm provides significant benefits for home buyers and sellers, including a higher standard of service, improved communication, and robust protection against fraud.
We understand how important communication is in a conveyancing transaction. At Slee Blackwell Solicitors, you won’t have to contend with an impersonal call centre. Each member of our team has their own direct dial number so you can always speak to them directly. You can also communicate directly with your lawyer by email.
Get a quick overview of the conveyancing process by reading our handy step-by-step guide. And for information on the pricing structure of our residential conveyancing services, click here.
Our team of experienced conveyancers can assist with buying and selling both freehold and leasehold property. We also specialise in handling transactions involving new build properties.
We are experienced in dealing with transactions involving government backed ‘Help to Buy’ schemes which are available for first time buyers, including the ‘Help to Buy’ ISA scheme.
We deal with re-mortgages where you are moving the borrowing secured on your property from one lender to another. We can also help you with any transfer of equity where there is a change in the co-ownership of a property such as adding the name of a spouse to the deeds following marriage or where a co-owner’s share in the property has been bought out.
If you need to sell just part of your property then we can assist you. We also deal with equity release plans when you wish to release cash from your home without having to move.
Shared Ownership is becoming increasingly popular for first time buyers. Schemes offer the opportunity to purchase a share of a property, with the buyer paying the mortgage on the share they own, and paying rent on the remaining share. Call us for further information on how we can help deal with the legal side of things.
Our experienced property team can help with the complex area of adverse possession which arises when someone occupies land that they are not legally entitled to. Easements and covenants can be a source of bitter dispute and we can assist with drafting and interpreting these important property rights and obligations.
Easements and covenants can be the source of bitter dispute. We can assist with drafting and interpreting these important property rights and obligations.
We have lawyers who specialise in dealing with the property side of divorce and separation.
Please contact our team if you have any questions about this area of law.
Braunton solicitor, Steph Cleak, is a property law specialist.
Brett manages the firm's South Molton office and specialises in transactions involving rural and agricultural property. He also sits on the Devon and Somerset Law Society education and training sub-committee.
Kirsty specialises in residential conveyancing and has dealt with hundreds of transactions including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, shared ownership, new-build properties, Help to Buy transactions, transfers of equity, and re-mortgages.
With an emphasis on delivering first class client care, Gemma deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing.
Liam Harris is a residential conveyancing solicitor based at our Bideford office.
Louise is a residential conveyancing solicitor.
Debbie works in our Bideford conveyancing department, dealing with all aspects of residential property transactions.
Helen Hine is a solicitor with Slee Blackwell, specialising in residential property conveyancing.
Samantha Millington is a Conveyancing Executive in our Bideford office.
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