Senior Associate at Barcan+Kirby LLP

Kim Pratt

Senior Associate

Kim deals with sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, transfers of equity, remortgages and equity release. She also acts for buyers purchasing new build properties on new developments. Kim is the Team Leader for our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood.

111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, BS15 8LJ

Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property

4.8/5 48 Client Reviews 48
  • Housing & Property 100%
48 Client Reviews

4.8/5

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  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    44
  • Very Good
    2
  • Average
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  • Poor
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  • Awful
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Rachel
Rachel Added 6 months ago Report to admin
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October 09, 2023 20231009105128

Residential Conveyancing

5

Kim & Victoria dealt with both my complex flat sale and they subsequently dealt with mt (numerous) attempts to purchase my next property. they were incredibly kind & understanding after withdrawing from 3 separate houses and finally helped me daily to complete in less than 12 weeks (quite challenging in current circumstances) thank you both for all of your help and hard work.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 09 October, 2023

Thank you for this lovely feedback, Rachel.

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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 8 months ago Report to admin
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August 23, 2023 20230823122441

Residential Conveyancing

5

both members of staff (Joelle and Kim) explained everything clearly + consicely and were always on hand to answer any questions we had.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 24 August, 2023

Thanks for this great review!

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JMW
JMW Added 9 months ago Report to admin
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July 26, 2023 20230726172110

Residential Conveyancing

5

I received swift responses to all of my questions and felt fully supported throughout the process.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 27 July, 2023

Thank you for your review. We're so pleased we could help you with your matter.

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Ian
Ian Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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March 03, 2023 20230303135449

Competent Conveyancing

5

I'd already posted a 5 Star review for Kim Pratt and Abigail Bratchel regarding their excellent handling of a bungalow sale for an elderly relative via POA. However, a last minute health item created a few last-minute issues for our chain. These were handled very promptly and efficiently by Kim and Abigail on our behalf. Excellent service - Thank You. Ian H.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 03 March, 2023

Thank you for your review, Ian. We appreciate the positive feedback and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Rebecca
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December 01, 2022 20221201174404

Residential Conveyancing

5

I had a lot of concerns about engaging with the relevant services for a house purchase - estate agents, mortgage advisors and solicitors etc., no one ever seems to have a good experience. Barcan+Kirby however proved that's not always true as their handling of our case was excellent. Kim Pratt and all the staff we dealt with were knowledgeable, clear, efficient and kind and I can't recommend them highly enough. I was dreading the process but it couldn't have been easier, thank you.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 05 December, 2022

Thank you for your lovely review, Rebecca. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Julie
Julie Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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November 30, 2022 20221130170017

Residential Conveyancing

5

Dealt with matters quickly and efficiently. Friendly but professional.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 30 November, 2022

Thank you, Julie!

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November 30, 2022 20221130144639

Residential Conveyancing

5

I was very happy with the way things were dealt in the sale of my property.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 30 November, 2022

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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George C
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November 30, 2022 20221130135808

Residential Conveyancing

5

Everyone we dealt with at B+K was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and efficient. From our referral through Lucy Rose, to liaising with Kim, but also Abigail, Christina, Victoria , Jon and Caron - everything was smooth and reassuring. Conveyancing isn't fun, but B+K prove that it needn't be stressful or frustrating. I'd gladly recommend to anyone.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 30 November, 2022

Thank you very much for writing such a lovely review, George. We really appreciate the positive feedback and look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Ian
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June 05, 2020 20200605205205

Residential Conveyancing

1

Disappointed with the service, Lost confidence when the wrong purchase price was put on the paperwork.Obviously no proof reading of docs before they were sent out. Numerous other mistakes made. At times it felt like the blind leading the blind. Sadly, very unprofessional.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

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Lisa
Verified Lisa Added 4 years ago Report to admin
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January 23, 2020 20200123205225

Residential Conveyancing

5

Would highly recommend. This is the 2nd time I've used Barcan+Kirby they are efficient , uncomplicated and take the stress out of moving house.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 27 January, 2020

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Helen
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March 28, 2024
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Helen

5

I received excellent communication throughout the selling process of my property from both Kim Pratt and Abigail Bratchel. I was kept up to date regularly and all paperwork was made available to sign in plenty of time to prevent any hold ups and to ensure there were no delays on our part. The whole process ran smoothly and completion happened on the date agreed. I would thoroughly recommend Kim and Abigail for their conveyancing service and thank them for all their hard work and the excellent service they provided.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 28 March, 2024

Thank you for this wonderful review, Helen! We are thrilled to hear of your positive experience with us and look forward to working with you again in the future.

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David
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February 22, 2024
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David

5

I am writing a review primarily for Victoria S but also Kim P and the rest of the team at the Kingswood branch.

Services used have been:
- Some legal support/Paperwork
- First registry of an older property with the land registry with a complexity of house number change from when the deeds were initially issued in 1952
- assisting with the sale of the property and successful exchange of contracts.

I will say having had a horrible time purchasing a property back in 2019 in the world's simplest chain of 1, (which was Countrywide solicitors), I had a VERY bleak outlook on the property selling process. Due to multiple complexities around the property I have inherited and wish to sell, no estate agent would list it, few could even unpick something that once explained to someone competent, you would expect is quite understandable and fixable, but it didn't matter who I spoke to, estate agent, solicitor or the council, not a single person was even willing to try and unpick the mess I inherited, - with the exception of Victoria and Kim.

I will say that both have treated me with the upmost professionalism and on a very human level, kindness and support. Victoria has had to feel the brunt of my anger when the land registry started their nonsense as they do, but she never stopped fighting to get the paperwork right, legal and processed. Simply you cannot truly put a price on the service and support I have received over the last 6 months and I will be eternally grateful as I know my late grandmother would have been. All the ladies on reception have been fantastic in every interaction I've had and I do feel there is a difference between someone speaking to you as a client, or as a human being, and all the team really went above and beyond to get this over the line.

I hope to use them again in more normal circumstances when it comes to moving house myself. All that is left to say Is I would highly recommend the team for their skillset and tenacity and to say if you are up against complex issues with the land registry, give them a call.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 22 February, 2024

Thank you for this lovely, detailed review, David! We are delighted to hear of your positive experience and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Patricia
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February 20, 2024
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Patricia

5

Julian and Patricia Mann: Very pleased with the service we received from Kim and Abigail, they were a very efficient team and we found their procedures always prompt, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. They were extremely patient in our case, provided excellent service and we would definitely recommend them to anyone for their House Conveyancing.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 21 February, 2024

Thank you for this lovely review, Patricia! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Rachael
Rachael Added 2 months ago Report to admin
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February 07, 2024
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Rachael

5

Kim Pratt and Abigail Bratchel oversaw my house purchase. They did a really excellent job: they were efficient and communicative and worked to our preferred completion and exchange dates. I've also recommended them to others!

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 07 February, 2024

Hi Rachael, many thanks for this lovely review! We appreciate the positive feedback and look forward to working with you in the future!

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Phil
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January 15, 2024
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Phil

4

Sorting sale of my father's house completed today. Mostly went well apart from a small hiccup re the Deeds' location. Otherwise friendly and efficiently done.

Solicitor named in this review: Kim Pratt

A representative from Barcan+kirby LLP responded to this review on 16 January, 2024

Hi Phil, thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback.

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About Kim Pratt

Kim deals with sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, transfers of equity, remortgages and equity release. She also acts for buyers purchasing new build properties on new developments. Kim is the Team Leader for our Residential Conveyancing team in Kingswood.

Languages Spoken: English

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Barcan+Kirby LLP

111-117 Regent Street

Kingswood

BS15 8LJ



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