Victoria Humphries, Associate

The more information you can provide at the outset of any transaction, the better I can ensure that we get off to a flying start. Never be afraid to ask anything and if I have not explained something clearly enough, please tell me.

Mutual trust is a fundamental part of the relationship between client and solicitor, so if there is anything at all that you are concerned about, raise it straight away – do not let it fester and never suffer in silence.

How long will it take?

This is the most difficult question to answer reliably and I would always prefer to err on the side of caution and say that most property transactions will take around 12 weeks – but if for some reason a transaction needs to happen very quickly, there are sometimes ways of expediting matters.

How much will it cost?

Anything but the most standard transaction should be quoted on a bespoke basis, so the more information we have available at the beginning of the transaction, the more accurate the scope of work will be. If there are a number of similar transactions occurring, sometimes it is possible to reduce costs, so it is always worth mentioning this when instructions are being considered.