Residential
Property

We see you and your property transaction clearly.

The property you own is important to you and your family, it’s your home, your office, or an investment. When you decide to move on, you need to feel protected through one of life’s greatest emotional and financial commitments.

At SE-Solicitors, our specialist conveyancing lawyers have leading expertise in every kind of property transaction from modest homes and new builds, to high value country estates. Drawing on our 525 years of collective property experience, we guide clients through transactions with our meticulous and distinctly personal service.

We are proud to consistently receive 5-star reviews from our clients for our excellent communication, pro-active approach and outstanding track record of getting transactions successfully completed. Our conveyancing excellence has also been recognised as a Leading Conveyancing Firm in the South, shortlisted by The British Conveyancing Awards 2023.

Our team of 34 solicitors, licensed conveyancers, paralegals and conveyancing assistants located across our three offices in Banbury, Bicester and Brackley are led by Guy Stephenson, Head of the Residential Property. You will be appointed a dedicated conveyancer when you instruct us who understands you, your transaction and those involved. All experts in their field, your conveyancer and their team will maintain regular communication with you and progress each stage within the timescales, delivering an exceptional service.

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Our core Residential Property services

Buying or Selling a Property

Country homes & estates

New Build

Shared Ownership

Flats

Lease Extensions or Buying a Freehold

Re-Mortgaging & Transfer of Equity

Equity release

Property Disputes

Agricultural & rural

Retirement Properties

Our Fees

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Why Choose SE-Solicitors

Understanding

With our belief that relationships really do matter, we’re focused on understanding you and your world more deeply.

Expertise

By harnessing our collective skills, knowledge, and depth of expertise, we support you to manage the unique complexity of your personal and commercial interests in a smarter way.

Insight

Naturally strategic, we’re able to see the bigger picture, solve problems and realise opportunities more effectively.

Agility

Always responsive, with a solutions orientated mindset, we get to the heart of the matter fast, enabling you to reach positive outcomes more quickly.

Meet our Residential Property team

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Guy Stephenson

Director

01295 204122

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Karen Middleton

Director (Licensed Conveyancer)

01295 204031

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Emily Davis

Senior Associate

01869 222320

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Clare Gardner

Associate (Conveyancer)

01280 730883

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Maria Young

Associate

01295 204058

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Samantha Lawson

Associate

01295 204113

Martin Hughes, SE Solicitors, Commercial Property

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Mariam Hussain

Conveyancer

01295 204053

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Geraldine Dobson-Magee

Solicitor

01295 204076

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Caroline Hennessy

Junior Conveyancer

01869 222316

Emily Davis, Residential Property, SE-Solicitors, Bicester

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Javeria Tahir

Solicitor

01869 222311

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Debbie Bates

Conveyancer

01295 204032

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Hannah O’Gara

Junior Conveyancer

01869 222308

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Helen Crowdell

Paralegal

01295 204065

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Joshua Kingston

Paralegal

01295 204033

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Imogen Parsons

Paralegal

01295 204016

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Alison Gayton

Paralegal

01295 204022

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Lucy Wells

Paralegal

01280 730706

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Lynn Craig

Paralegal

01295 204024

Get in touch

For help with your residential property legal need, please get in touch with our team. You can call us, email us or fill in the form and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.

Our client testimonials

“I had a very difficult transaction and SE-Solicitors team (Maria Young/Debbie Bates/Joshua Kingston) – were absolutely fantastic they safe guarded my interests really well. I was informed on details that impacted decision making tremendously. Thank you so much for the the amazing service. I will definitely use you again.”

Client, Google Review 2023

“Having used the Brackley branch of SE-Solicitors for the sale of my house I was more than keen to use them for purchase of my new property a few months later. Terena has been incredibly efficient and kept me fully informed throughout. I’d happily recommend her to anyone looking for conveyancing.”

Miss S (Cheltenham), Gloucestershire

“Truly professional from start to finish. Cannot recommend highly enough – absolutely brilliant experience. Thank you.”

Colin Lynes, Google Review 2023

“Maria, I just called to say a massive massive thank you. This has been a complex series of transactions that has been full of delays and difficulties but you have shepherded us through it all with the professionalism and humour that I would have entirely expected. So a significant and heartfelt thank you. We just have to unpack!”

Client 2024

“I purchased a plot of land for a self-build property in the North-East. Finding a firm for conveyancing was tricky. Many firms said they could, but I soon learned they didn’t have the competency. SE-Solicitors came to the rescue, and were knowledgeable about such transactions. At every step of the way, Karen provided precise instructions and communication was open. She followed up in a timely manner to keep things moving. SE-Solicitors were patient as the transaction took longer than expected due to the purchase being tied to approved planning permission. Despite the complexity, I couldn’t have asked for a more painless process. For me, SE-Solicitors was a safe pair of hands.”

Trustpilot Review 2023

“We sold our house with the help of Ore Smith and Samantha Lawson from SE-Solicitors. They were both incredibly helpful, removed a huge amount of stress from us and made sure the house sold despite some last minute surprises. I would definitely recommend them for your sale or purchase.”

Client, Google Review 2023

“A superb conveyancing service from start to finish with great personal interaction. I strongly recommend this firm to all.”

L.G. 2023

“Excellent, professional service with a personal touch. SE worked really hard to ensure our house purchase went through without any problems. We are so glad we used them and will definitely use them in future.”

Google Review 2023

“Super, super service. Clear communication, strong representation. God us through a very protracted house sale, looking out for us all the way. Recommended!”

Google Review 2023

“Massive thanks to Mariam Hussain and particularly Natalie Intasean, for all the work regarding the house sale, Natalie you were a star from start to finish you made the whole process smooth and easy. Throughly recommended to any one.”

“These guys are fab, we have used them last year and again for our current investment purchase and they don’t disappoint. Really quick and professional service. Thanks Lucy and Emily 😊”

Teodora Belwalkar, Trustpilot 2023

“Mariam and Milda went above and beyond to help with all of the legal side of our move. They always answered the phone or emails should we have had any questions, and always kept us updated throughout the whole process. I had a few issues with a management company on providing paper work, but they sat on the phone for hours to them to get this sorted for me. This just shows how good their service is! I would highly recommend SE-Solicitors to everyone. And would use them again. Thank you again Mariam and Milda, we are over the moon!”

Sam, Trustpilot 2023

“A professional, efficient and friendly service. Timely and accurate communications throughout for our house sale, plus a competitive fee and no unexpected surprises. If you’re looking for a reliable property solicitor, then I’d recommend the team at SE-Solicitors.”

Google Review, Client 2024

“Joshua Kingston was just a treasure. He incredibly cared about our purchase like it was his own one. Joshua also has a very positive personality, can-do attitude. He explained with the simplest words what has to be done legally to purchase a house but also why certain things are in place. He is a treasure. Debbie Bates did an incredibly good job too. Replying, raising questions and writing the report so fast that she must have worked out of her hours I believe!”

Client, 2024

“You have a great team of people from yourselves and reception staff , friendly, helpful, and we never hesitate on using SE-Solicitors in the future if needed. Thank you helping me finalise my late father’s property.”

Client, 2024

“Excellent friendly professional service. We have been kept informed of any development. Any queries we have had, have been answered promptly. Would definitely recommend them. Javeria especially has been great.”

Trustpilot Client, 2024

“All processes completed in a timely manner, professional approach and always available to help or discuss any issue. Guided well through the whole process and I can’t recommend enough!”

Pradeep Goel, Trust Pilot 2024

“Kelly in the Brackley office is an absolute star. She made what was a very long conveyancing process, (caused by the appalling inefficiency of a solicitor further down our buying chain) really bearable. Her professional approach, consistently positive attitude and relentless chasing to get the sale of our house over the line was very impressive. Kelly, you are amazing. We would like to also thank Claire and all the team at Brackley. You are always helpful, quick with results and professional. Thank you.”

Sue P, Trustpilot 2024

“This was my 5th time using conveyancing services, but my first-time using SE. The service was fantastic. I had such a great experience from start to finish. What really stood out compared to other firms was the quick response times and how contactable they were. Kelly Ford particularly was fantastic throughout, as was Clare Gardner and all the team. A big thank you to everyone. I would definitely use SE again, and will be recommending you to friends & family.”

Neil A, 2024

“Thank you for all the effort you have put into handling my sale. I’m delighted it was so swift, and that was due in no small part to the diligence, efficiency and professionalism with which you handled the matter. It’s been a pleasure to deal with you and we wish you the very best for the future.”

Client, 2024

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