Sara Smith

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Sara joined Brachers in 2007 as a solicitor and and has built up excellent links with local estate agents. She was promoted to Associate in 2013 to Senior Associate in 2021 and to Partner and Head of Residential Property in 2023 Sara specialises in residential property from the sale and purchase of both freehold and leasehold properties, to assisting clients with re-mortgage and transfer of equity needs. Sara also deals with the sale and purchase of newly built homes and has acted for developers in setting up the estate paperwork and then selling off individual plots. She acts for private landlords and companies with drafting tenancy agreements as well as having extensive experience on residential leasehold extensions, tenants acquiring freehold reversions and variation of leases.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 356823

  • Based in Maidstone, Kent
  • Licensed for 20 years

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Sara joined Brachers in 2007 as a solicitor and and has built up excellent links with local estate agents. She was promoted to Associate in 2013 to Senior Associate in 2021 and to Partner and Head of Residential Property in 2023 Sara specialises in residential property from the sale and purchase of both freehold and leasehold properties, to assisting clients with re-mortgage and transfer of equity needs. Sara also deals with the sale and purchase of newly built homes and has acted for developers in setting up the estate paperwork and then selling off individual plots. She acts for private landlords and companies with drafting tenancy agreements as well as having extensive experience on residential leasehold extensions, tenants acquiring freehold reversions and variation of leases.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 356823

  • Based in Maidstone, Kent
  • Licensed for 20 years

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Communication 4.9/5
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Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
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  • Brachers LLP

    Senior Associate

    Until Present

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  • English

Opening hours

Monday 08:00–18:00
Tuesday 08:00–18:00
Wednesday 08:00–18:00
Thursday 08:00–18:00
Friday 08:00–18:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Somerfield House, 59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH

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David Sellwood

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

54 years of good service

I first used Brachers 54 years ago and have used them over the years for buying/selling properties, wills, power of attorneys and family trust establishment/ termination - all of which shows my high opinion of Brachers and their professionalism.

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Dear David. Thank you so much for this wonderful review. To have supported you for 54 years across so many areas of your life is an absolute honour. We truly appreciate your continued trust in our professionalism and look forward to being here for you whenever you need us next.

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Christopher Hunter

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Housing & Property

Thank you - Excellent service

A most pleasant experience, selling and buying property can be stressful, but not on this occasion. Thank you to Sara Smith for the seamless, professional, friendly and efficient handling of our sale. Visiting the Maidstone office was also a good experience. Reception staff and office staff were efficient, friendly and welcoming, such a nice environment to be in. I would have no hesitation in recommending Brachers to friends and family.

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Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that Sara made your move so seamless and stress-free, and that our Maidstone team provided such a welcoming environment. We truly appreciate your recommendation to friends and family and will ensure your kind words are shared with Sara and the office staff.

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Vivienne Pearson

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Housing & Property

House sale and purchase

Always a pleasure to deal with. A super fast response to every query

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Thank you for your positive feedback, Vivienne. We are delighted you found our service fast, thorough and approachable throughout your house sale and purchase. It was a pleasure to assist you, and we appreciate your recommendation. If you need any further help in future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Great service

I recently dealt with Brachers following my mother's death. They were very helpful in dealing with some complications that arose over my father's will. They also assisted with my house conveyancing following a move to a new home.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We're glad to hear our team were able to assist you through a difficult time after your mother’s death and to help resolve the complications concerning your father’s will. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience and for recommending our services. If you need any further assistance in future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Shotton

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Housing & Property

house purchase

The residential property team led by Sara Smith did a first class job in transferring a property from a family member to our family company, and did it very quickly.

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Dear Shotton, Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Sara Smith and the residential property team provided a first‑class service in transferring the property to your family company and completed the process quickly. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

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Zoe Terry

Housing & Property

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We have worked with Sara Smith other the years when moving house. We used them again recently. From the date we accepted the offer on our house, Sara and her team managed to help achieve completion in 8 weeks. This would have been even quicker without the Christmas break. We recommend using Brachers for your house move. They are professional, efficient and help you work to your timescales wherever possible. Thank Sara, Katie and Mia - amazing job !

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Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear that Sara and the team were able to support you through such a smooth and efficient move, even with the Christmas break in the middle. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Sara, Katie, and Mia – they’ll be thrilled to hear your feedback. Wishing you all the best in your new home.

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Sarah

Housing & Property

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Sara was approachable, knowledgable and kept us informed throughout. She was very proactive and I would recommend Brachers to others in the future.

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Thank you for your kind words, Sarah. We're glad Sara’s proactive and knowledgeable support made a difference. We appreciate your recommendation!

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Paul

Housing & Property

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Excellent service, Rachel was always on top of everything , chasing the right people etc, and always responded to any questions I had very promptly. Brachers are not the cheapest around but they are reasonably priced and are definitely worth more than every penny they charge. I also really like the app. Last time I used Brachers this wasn’t about and it makes such a difference, making everything so much easier.

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Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Paul. We’re glad to hear that Rachel provided excellent service and that you found our app helpful. Your support and recommendation are greatly appreciated.

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Cara

Housing & Property

Cara's experience...

Sara has been so helpful and approachable. She has been amazing and made the process so easy for my partner and I buying our first home.

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Dear Cara, Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Sara provided you with helpful and approachable assistance, making the process of buying your first home easy. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're pleased we could contribute to your positive experience.

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Elizabeth

Housing & Property

Elizabeth's experience...

Super happy with the very friendly and professional service we've recieved. We had a few hiccups along the way and very happy to have invested in our conveyencer who clearly knew what she was doing. Big thank you to Rachel Plumb for being so efficient with everything.

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Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our service, Elizabeth. We're delighted that you found our team friendly, professional, and efficient, particularly highlighting Rachel Plumb's expertise. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your kind words.

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