Over the years, Mincoffs Solicitors' residential conveyancing offering has grown from a department of two into one of the largest teams of its kind in the North East.
From assisting investors in managing their property portfolios to supporting a young couple purchasing their very first home, no two days in the residential conveyancing team at Mincoffs are the same.
At its offices at Jesmond’s Osborne Terrace, the department is now home to a 30-strong team led by partner Emma Liddle.
The team work across the full spectrum of property matters, including buying or selling a house or flat, re-mortgaging, buy-to-let company transactions, transfer of equity, property auctions and equity release, among others.
But the high calibre of the team is made most evident through their skill in handling complex matters.
While a regular day at the office may involve a straightforward property purchase, it could just as easily bring in a matter requiring the team to review covenants, easements, land obtained by way of adverse possession or, frequently, a Tyneside flat lease needing to be corrected.
With more than 150 years of experience within the team and further recruitment planned for the near future, the conveyancers at Mincoffs have a huge wealth of knowledge to draw from.
Aside from recruiting new members of the team, growth is a key pillar of the department itself – supporting a number of staff through professional qualifications to progress as chartered legal executives or solicitors.
Additionally, over the last few years, the firm has cultivated and maintained a reputation for its work in the residential investment space.
Emma leads the residential investment team at the firm alongside partner and head of real estate, Ryan Bannon, with a diverse range of experience from a multidisciplinary team including residential conveyancing, real estate and dispute resolution.
Together, they provide an integrated service to clients, advising on property finance, buying and selling residential portfolios, leases, tenanted properties, property litigation, and management of investment portfolios and mixed-use properties.
Partner and head of residential conveyancing, Emma Liddle, prides herself on the fact her team goes above and beyond to support their clients.
“Whether a client is experienced or a first time investor, the team take time to understand the needs and complexities of each particular matter to ensure a first class service,” she said.
“As we deal with such a wide range of clients, from a buy-to-let investor who has bought 100 properties to an individual who is buying and selling for the first time in 40 years, we tailor our advice and approach to make sure that the clients are comfortable and aware of how the transaction is progressing.
“Understandably some clients need a little more guidance than others – including our oldest first time buyer, who was 99 – and we’re always happy to spend the extra time to try and reduce stress and ensure our clients are acting with confidence.”
The residential property team have the Conveyancing Quality Scheme standard from the Law Society which requires certain protocols to be followed in order to achieve a more streamlined approach for clients.
Mincoffs Solicitors has provided expert legal services and advice across the North East and beyond for more than 75 years and has a team of more than 100 at its Jesmond offices.
Alongside residential conveyancing, the firm’s offering includes corporate, commercial services, real estate, dispute resolution, employment, licensing and gaming, family law, and wills, probate and trusts.
For more information, call Mincoffs on 0191 281 6151 or email enquiries@mincoffs.co.uk
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