Lalitha Dodwell

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Lalitha studied her law degree at the University of Sussex, then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in London. She gained experience as a paralegal and legal assistant at various law firms, both in London and locally. After working in conveyancing at another local firm for nearly three years, Lalitha joined the Residential Property department at Matthew & Matthew in April 2015. In her spare time, Lalitha is a keen singer and musician who performs regularly at local venues and is soon to release her first single. She also enjoys reading, drawing and swimming.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 438488

  • Based in Bournemouth, Dorset
  • Licensed for 7 years

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Lalitha studied her law degree at the University of Sussex, then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in London. She gained experience as a paralegal and legal assistant at various law firms, both in London and locally. After working in conveyancing at another local firm for nearly three years, Lalitha joined the Residential Property department at Matthew & Matthew in April 2015. In her spare time, Lalitha is a keen singer and musician who performs regularly at local venues and is soon to release her first single. She also enjoys reading, drawing and swimming.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 438488

  • Based in Bournemouth, Dorset
  • Licensed for 7 years

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  • Matthew & Matthew Limited

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

194 Seabourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2JD

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Conveyancing

Quick and efficient conveyancing service.

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Thank you for your review. We are very proud of our staff who all work hard for all our clients and appreciate the positive feedback you have given us. We look forward to working with you and your family and friends in the future.

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Flat purchase

I had an excellent experience with Matthew & Matthew from start to finish. The whole process was handled professionally and efficiently, and I always felt well supported throughout. Lalitha and the team were consistently quick to respond to any emails or queries I had, which made a huge difference and kept everything moving smoothly. Communication was clear, prompt, and reassuring at every stage. Everyone I dealt with was polite, approachable, and genuinely understanding, which helped take a lot of the stress out of buying a property. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone and would happily use their services again in the future. A truly five-star experience.

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Thank you for your review. We are very proud of our staff who all work hard for all our clients and appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you and your family and friends in the future.

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Housing & Property

Working with Lalitha Dodwell on the purchase of Flat 8, Echo Beach, BH5 2BZ

The purchase was complicated by the fact that we had to get a Bridging Loan to purchase the new property. Contracts were exchanged in October 2024 and completion was finally achieved on 16th January, 2026. Throughout the lengthy purchase period, Miss Dodwell provided excellent guidance and support,

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Housing & Property

Good Communication

Matthew and Matthew recently dealt with a house sale for us. There were 3 members of staff that we could contact and our emails were replied to promptly. Everything seemed to be executed in a prompt, calm, friendly manner. Would recommend

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Emma King

Thank you for your review. We are very proud of our staff who all work hard for all our clients and appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you and your family and friends in the future.

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Housing & Property

Sale of house and purchase of flat

Lalitha Dodwell dealt efficiently with a fairly straightforward house sale and a not so straightforward flat purchase. She worked my behalf and dealt with queries promptly.

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