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Sales and Purchases

Surely there can be few events in life more stressful than moving home. That is why we focus on providing thorough and efficient property conveyancing services offering you excellent quality at a reasonable cost.

By taking responsibility for the legal purchase or sale of your home we aim to lift the stress from your shoulders and get the job done effectively and as swiftly as possible, giving you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your property transaction is in the best hands.

With more than 50 years’ combined experience, our residential property specialists have a wealth of legal knowledge, top-quality skills, and a real passion for residential property. Above all, we are 100 per cent committed to making sure we listen to our clients as an essential first step to providing a personal service we believe is second-to-none.

What can you expect from us?

Before you make a firm decision to choose us for your residential property conveyancing, we will talk you through every step of the legal process, explaining in plain English what is involved and any choices that may be open to you.

We will also provide you with a breakdown of our professional fees and an advance estimate of any other costs you are likely to incur such as buyers’ stamp duty land tax – while our trust and tax experts can advise you on related tax matters, including any capital gains tax liability you may face as a result of selling your property.

Of course, throughout the conveyancing procedure, you can expect us to stay in close touch. We understand the importance of clear and consistent communication with everyone involved, to keep you up-to-date with how your transaction is progressing and to ensure you remain in comfortable control of the process.

All-round expertise at your service

No matter how straightforward or complex your property transaction, we are pleased to put our all-round expertise to work for you, wherever you are. We have already helped thousands of home buyers and sellers throughout West Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey, who have benefitted from our extensive local knowledge and we are well-placed to act in property transactions further afield across the UK with the same high standard of care.

Whether you are buying or selling freehold, leasehold, or through shared ownership as a co-owner, whether you are looking to transfer ownership into sole or joint names, whether you are stepping onto the property ladder as a first-time buyer or exercising your right to buy from a local authority, whether you are buying or selling at auction, transferring equity, or re-mortgaging, we are on your side. Whatever your residential property conveyancing needs, you will feel at home with us from the moment you step through our front door.

For more information about our comprehensive residential conveyancing services for all types of town, country and coastal property including houses, bungalows, flats, retirement homes, serviced apartments and maisonettes, call us on 01243 786668, email the property team at info@georgeide.co.uk or contact us directly using the details shown.

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Contact our team

For further information about any of our services or to book a no-obligation consultation, call us on 01243 786668 or email directly at info@georgeide.co.uk.

Nicholas Smith | Partner

Head of Residential Property

01243 813535 nicholas.smith@georgeide.co.uk

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Maddie Carty | Licenced Conveyancer

01243 831008 maddie.carty@georgeide.co.uk

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Rosie Morris | Chartered Legal Executive

Residential Conveyancing

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Krystin Frame-Maroulis | Paralegal

Residential Property

01243 971652 krystin.frame@georgeide.co.uk

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Client Testimonials

Nicholas Smith was highly professional, focused and responsive. He worked to a very tight timetable to
complete the purchase of our house and I would strongly recommend him to prospective clients

Robert & Nathalie Forman

Nicholas Smith

It is hard to improve on an existing, excellent service and I have no suggestions to make. I will definitely recommend you and would use your services again.

Mr. Philip Oliver

Nicholas Smith

“Just a very quick, but nonetheless very sincere and heart-felt thanks on behalf of J and myself for your highly professional and sympathetic help in the house sale/purchase saga – you certainly saved our respective sanities on several occasions when your wise words proved to be the right course of action.”
Mr T

Nicholas Smith

Thank you so much Nicholas for the brilliant service you have given is throughout the selling and buying of our properties. You, and Maddie, have been exceptional.

Mr and Mrs Holder

Nicholas Smith

The speed from offer to completion surprised everyone we spoke to and more than met our deadline to beat the June Stamp Duty deadline. Well done, absolutely delighted.

John Middleditch

Nicholas Smith

Nick, Sally, Maddie & Lara, I just wanted to thank you for the excellent service that you all provided in the recent sale and purchase of our home. You made a stressful process a great deal easier, with your prompt responses, ready availability and sound advice. We are very grateful and would recommend you to others. I will complete your feedback form, but just wanted to email my thanks to you directly. Best regards

Richard Clay

Nicholas Smith

For the sale and purchase of our properties we found the service we received throughout the conveyance to be exemplary. A clear, efficient and professional service from Nicholas Smith and his team.

I would look no further for any future property conveyance and as a result of this experience with George Ide I will consider them, first and foremost, for future legal matters.

Ian & Susan Archer

Nicholas Smith

Nick, Sally and Maddie were excellent throughout the whole process. We are very happy with the service they provided.

Nichola Swan and Graham Cropley

Nicholas Smith

Nick was at the very top of his game (again). If there is a better lawyer out there, I’ve yet to meet him. A giant amongst men. Respect.

Pete Cunningham

Nicholas Smith

A friendly, helpful and competent service close to home and we felt welcome, relaxed and confident in their hands. Thank you all.

Egon & Pamela Frey

Nicholas Smith

You have been a pleasure to deal with and have been so competent, patient, organised and professional. I still cannot believe how stress-free the whole procedure was with you. In stark contrast, I completed today on my house in N Ireland after five (!) months of legal wrangling. I am delighted with the house and, although still surrounded by packing boxes, am making progress. Once again. Thank you for all you did. Kind regards,

Elaine Young

Nicholas Smith

Excellent service again – even better than last time. I was particularly impressed and grateful for the very speedy email communications; they were always prompt but also importantly, they were succinct. I was also pleased at the help given in distilling the important considerations and that Nick identified a major issue with the title very early on in the process.

Mike Smith

Nicholas Smith