Solicitor at Carter Bells LLP

Richard Bland

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 357546

Richard graduated with a Lower Second Class degree in Law from the University of East Anglia in 2002. He then completed the Legal Practice Course at what was then the College of Law, Guildford in 2003. He qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and has specialised in Residential Property work ever since. He was previously a Partner in a large Surrey firm, practiced in a number of areas across Surrey and joined Carter Bells in 2018. Richard has dealt with a broad spectrum of Residential Property work. His range of expertise includes acting on sales and purchases of high value properties, remortgages, transfers of ownership, declarations of trust, parental and private loans, equity release and light development work. He has specialist experience in new build property work including off-plan purchases, constructed properties and assignments of new build contracts. Richard additionally has niche expertise in dealing with shared ownership properties including sales, purchases and staircasing and acted on purchases involving Help to Buy loans, Help to Buy ISAs and Right to Buy transactions. Most recently, he qualified as a Notary Public after four years of intensive study and looks forward to broadening the range of services he can provide to clients.

Kings Stone House, 12 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1HD

Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property, Commercial Property

4.8/5 49 Client Reviews 49
  • Housing & Property 100%
49 Client Reviews

4.8/5

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Ian Deighton
Ian Deighton Added 2 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
January 05, 2024 20240105065142

Residential Conveyancing

5

This was not an easy case as I moved to Australia. However, Carter Bells staff were very communicative by email and where necessary, International Post.

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Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
December 29, 2023 20231229120337

Residential Conveyancing

5

Fantastic process for conveyancing undertaken by Carter Bells. Very happy to recommend!

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Ms Parker
Ms Parker Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
December 28, 2023 20231228084212

Residential Conveyancing

5

Superb support given buying our first house. Efficient, thorough, responsive, helpful, clear communication and written information provided. We felt in safe hands at all times. We felt Richard Bland made the whole process easier and less painful than if we had gone with another solicitor. Meeting in person at the start of the process is actually very helpful for both parties, especially for first time buyers. Using a local solicitors meant we could collect and drop of paperwork in person when required. We were absolutely satisfied with how it all went in the end and wouldn't hesitate to use Carter Bells again for our next house purchase if we can work with Richard Bland. Thanks again

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Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson Added 6 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
September 07, 2023 20230907114523

Residential Conveyancing

5

Very professional service. Very quick to respond and in-depth knowledge which helped assist the case to go through quickly and efficiently. Mr Bland also was forward thinking and explained different options including ways to save money. Thank you!

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Dan
Dan Added 6 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
September 06, 2023 20230906104648

Residential Conveyancing

5

Richard Bland is an extremely knowledgable and thorough conveyancer. He proved in our recent transaction that he is also able to come up with very clever solutions when there were difficulties involved.
As a high volume estate agent myself I am aware that in the modern world of conveyancing this is essential and often not demonstrated by the magority of other conveyancers.
I have also dealt with a number of the other team members and they have also been extremely efficient and well-organised.
I would highly recommend the services of Carter Bells.

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Nicola
Nicola Added 6 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
September 05, 2023 20230905165034

Residential Conveyancing

5

Richard dealt with all our queries in a professional & courteous manner, we were very happy to leave everything to him & we felt assured that all was going to plan.

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Rosemary Kinnear
Rosemary Kinnear Added 7 months ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
August 24, 2023 20230824170701

Residential Conveyancing

5

Your help was invaluable. I am just sorry I did not meet you face to face!

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D Smith
D Smith Added 7 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
August 03, 2023 20230803194237

Residential Conveyancing

5

Amazing service recommended by my daughter. Richard Bland did a wonderful job, he is always on top of everything and super efficient. Would highly recommend them. My daughter has used them 3 times, which says it all!

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Gill Beckwith
Gill Beckwith Added 7 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
August 03, 2023 20230803144752

Residential Conveyancing

5

We received excellent professional advice from Richard Bland.

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Dr Stuart Saunders
Dr Stuart Saunders Added 8 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
July 20, 2023 20230720103336

Residential Conveyancing

5

Efficient friendly & helpful servide from Richard Bland

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About Richard Bland

Richard graduated with a Lower Second Class degree in Law from the University of East Anglia in 2002. He then completed the Legal Practice Course at what was then the College of Law, Guildford in 2003. He qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and has specialised in Residential Property work ever since. He was previously a Partner in a large Surrey firm, practiced in a number of areas across Surrey and joined Carter Bells in 2018. Richard has dealt with a broad spectrum of Residential Property work. His range of expertise includes acting on sales and purchases of high value properties, remortgages, transfers of ownership, declarations of trust, parental and private loans, equity release and light development work. He has specialist experience in new build property work including off-plan purchases, constructed properties and assignments of new build contracts. Richard additionally has niche expertise in dealing with shared ownership properties including sales, purchases and staircasing and acted on purchases involving Help to Buy loans, Help to Buy ISAs and Right to Buy transactions. Most recently, he qualified as a Notary Public after four years of intensive study and looks forward to broadening the range of services he can provide to clients.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Richard Bland

Address

Carter Bells LLP

Kings Stone House

12 High Street

Kingston upon Thames

Surrey

KT1 1HD



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Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/09/05

19/07/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Non-member Partner

Twm Solicitors

?-01-10-2019

SRA-approved manager - Member

Carter Bells LLP

?-present