Liz Searl

Director, Head of Residential Property

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Liz qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1996, and since then has built an impressive career across several well-respected regional law firms across Essex. In 2017, she brought her wealth of knowledge and leadership to as Head of Residential Property. With decades of hands-on experience, Liz is recognised as a true expert in all aspects of conveyancing. She is known for her practical approach, clear communication and commitment to fast, high-quality service. Clients value not only her technical skill but also her calm, confident approach to what can often be a stressful process. Whether buying, selling or handling a more complex transaction, she provides confident, reliable support every step of the way.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 644725

  • Based in Chelmsford, Essex
  • Licensed for 7 years

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Liz qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1996, and since then has built an impressive career across several well-respected regional law firms across Essex. In 2017, she brought her wealth of knowledge and leadership to as Head of Residential Property. With decades of hands-on experience, Liz is recognised as a true expert in all aspects of conveyancing. She is known for her practical approach, clear communication and commitment to fast, high-quality service. Clients value not only her technical skill but also her calm, confident approach to what can often be a stressful process. Whether buying, selling or handling a more complex transaction, she provides confident, reliable support every step of the way.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 644725

  • Based in Chelmsford, Essex
  • Licensed for 7 years

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  • Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

    SRA-approved manager - Director

    Until Present

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  • English

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Monday 08:30–18:00
Tuesday 08:30–18:00
Wednesday 08:30–18:00
Thursday 08:30–18:00
Friday 08:30–18:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

17 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JU

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Gazza

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Backhouse Solicitors were recommended to me and they were excellent. Liz (and her colleague Ben) took the stress out of purchasing a property by keeping me regularly updated. Thank you.

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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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Jamie

Housing & Property

Sale of Property

Liz and the team did a fantastic job of completing the sale of our mums property prior to christmas holiday. 10/10 all round and what a great job. Many thanks Jamie Beasley

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Dear Jamie, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Liz and the team did a fantastic job completing the sale of your mum's property. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best. Best regards, Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

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Beverley

First class service

Liz and Ben provided a first class service for the house sale and purchase. Always proactive and keeping me up to date on the progress of the sale.

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Housing & Property

Backhouse Solicitor's are excellent.

The whole team from reception, Ben Mowl & Liz Searl in particular have been exceptional. I have had two seperate files opened with Backhouse Solictors of which both were time sensitive and both have been quick, painless and easy for myself to go through. I will not hesitate in reccomending them to freinds and family.

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Dear A, Thank you for leaving a fantastic review for the Backhouse team and thank you for your recommendation! If there is anything else we can help with, please get in touch. Best wishes, Backhouse Solicitors.

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Sue Guffogg

Housing & Property

Sue

Liz and Ben have been superb . Keeping me updated chasing my buyers solicitors until we finally exchanged . Having worked in house sales for 34 years I know the value of a good solicitor and Backhouse proves this . Thankyou to you both

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Dear Sue, thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review for Liz and Ben. We are pleased to have dealt with your conveyancing and if there is anything else we can help with, please let us know. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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Emma

Housing & Property

Emma

We have recently finished a yearlong process of selling a number of properties and buying another in Essex. We chose to instruct Backhouse Solicitors based on their good reputation, although not the cheapest conveyancing firm on the market, we feel that we got the service we paid for. which was top rate! From initial contact with James Miller in the client services team, who was very helpful in outlining all the fees (buying and selling) we felt confident and reassured that Backhouse would get the transactions complete swiftly and professionally. Last month we finally completed on our house purchase, this took much longer than anticipated due to issues with the initial registering of the property which Liz Searl (head of residential sales) thankfully identified early on in the process. Although this was frustrating, we were kept updated without prompting and could see from regular correspondence that Liz and Ben Mowl were tirelessly working on our behalf. We are grateful to the team for their hardwork and efforts in getting our house sale complete during what was a stressful time. I would highly recommend Backhouse.

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Dear Emma, thank you for taking the time to write a fantastic review for James, Ben and Liz. We are pleased to have dealt with your conveyancing and are glad you were happy with your experience with us. If there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you again from the Backhouse team.

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Daniel

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Daniel

I recently completed on a property in Chelmsford, Essex with Liz Searl as my instructing solicitor together with Ben Mowl acting as paralegal. Both were fantastic throughout, ensuring prompt and precise communication regarding every matter that cropped up, or question I had. Care and attention was taken during every step ensuring it was all explored thoroughly, ensuring I fully understood and was happy with the process. I cannot fault the service both Liz and Ben provided, together with their support team at Backhouse who were friendly, professional and approachable throughout. Thank you to you all at Backhouse for your help and support during my property purchase and it was a pleasure dealing with you throughout.

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Dear Daniel, thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review for Ben and Liz. We are pleased to have dealt with your conveyancing and wish you luck in your new home! If there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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John

I used Backhouse for the sale of my house and also the purchase of our new house. Liz and Ben were fantastic from start to finish on the sale of our property, and were very efficient. Alfie and Elena helped us with our purchase of a new build, and i could not fault them at all either. Very good experience from start to finish with everyone. Highly recommend.

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Dear John, thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review for Ben and Liz. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to the team and we wish you luck in your new home. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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Steve

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Steve

Excellent service from Liz and Ben when we recently sold and purchased Out home.

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Dear Steve, thank you for leaving a great review for Liz and Ben. We are glad to have dealt with your conveyancing and wish you luck in your new home. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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