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Old Manor House, Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AE

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Old Manor House, Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AE

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Hart Reade LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Hart Reade LLP are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Hart Reade LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Hart Reade LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Hart Reade LLP

Description

Hart Reade LLP is a long established yet modern solicitors practice with a track record for providing helpful and reliable legal advice to clients for over 110 years. We are pleased to serve the communities of Eastbourne, Meads, Polegate and Hailsham, as well as the rest of East Sussex and beyond.

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Hart Reade LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.7
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
10% above
national average
94%
Success
Rate
12% above
national average
94%
Would
Recommend
13% above
national average
Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Hart Reade LLP are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Hart Reade LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Hart Reade LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Hart Reade LLP

Description

Hart Reade LLP is a long established yet modern solicitors practice with a track record for providing helpful and reliable legal advice to clients for over 110 years. We are pleased to serve the communities of Eastbourne, Meads, Polegate and Hailsham, as well as the rest of East Sussex and beyond.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Hart Reade LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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Opening hours

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

Old Manor House, Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AE

Reviews

4.9 /5 21 Reviews
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What clients say about Hart Reade LLP

Clients praise the firm for expert conveyancing, including house sales and purchases, land transfers, property moves and probate support. Reviews highlight a strong track record in managing complex matters efficiently and achieving smooth outcomes. Client-valued soft skills include professionalism, clear communication, patience, responsiveness, approachability, calm reassurance and practical, knowledgeable guidance. The firm is described as organised, dependable and supportive, with a seamless service that keeps clients informed and confident throughout.

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Becky

Family Law

I cannot thank Greg enough!

Greg Saunders represented me in a sensitive and complicated divorce. His advice was spot-on. Incredibly professional and thorough. He and his team responded promptly to all my enquires, and I cannot fault the compassion and sensitivity they met me with. Thank you.

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Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that Greg and the team were able to support you with professionalism and compassion during such a sensitive time. Your review means a lot and we wish you the very best moving forward.

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Carol

Family Law

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Tina advised, supported and talked me through the different options when going through an extremely hard time of separation, divorce and financial remedy order, to enable me to keep my family home. She was extremely professional and kept me informed of the process. I am thankful to have had someone that worked in the way she did in her professional, calm way, which meant that I could 'get through' and cope over the time that it took. Tina dealt with all correspondence with my ex husband, which meant I was saved from additional stress and unnecessary actions which had been happening. I would like to thank Tina and would definitely recommend and use her in the future.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are very pleased to hear that Tina was able to provide you with the support, guidance and professionalism you needed during such a challenging period. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will be shared with Tina. We are proud to have been able to assist you and are grateful for your recommendation.

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Juliette

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Probate, divorce and conveyancing

I have used Hart Reade for a number of different services over the last few years. They are outstanding! They are professional, kind, experienced, but also extraordinarily efficient. I honestly cannot recommend their services enough

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Thank you very much Juliette for your review. We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with the service you have received. Thank you for instructing Hart Reade.

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Julie Willows

Family Law

Julie

I would 100 per cent recommend Alexandra Funnell and her team at Hart Reade Solicitors in Eastbourne. They have got me over the line with my divorce after 2 very difficult and dark years. Alex was fantastic. She was kind, patient, very knowledgeable and great at negotiating. It has been very reassuring having her and her team in my corner.

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Thank you so much for your kind recommendation. We’re delighted Alex and her team could support you through such a difficult time and help you reach a positive outcome. We have passed on your kind words to Alex. We wish you all the very best for the future.

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Julie Willows

Family Law

Julie

I have been through the most awful, stressful and dark times these past 2 years of my life getting a divorce. Alex and her team have been fantastic. So kind patient and knowledgable. They got a great deal for me and got me to the finish line when I didn’t ever think that the dark days would end. I would 💯 per cent recommend Alex Funnell from Harte Solicitors.

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Thank you so much for your kind recommendation. We’re delighted Alex and her team could support you through such a difficult time and help you reach a positive outcome. We have passed on your kind words to Alex. We wish you all the very best for the future.

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David

Tina Thank you For your guidance support and help .During thr last several years of uncertainty and pain . Because of divorce and financial hurdles. I am now able to rebuild my life . Thank you God bless Dave Farrer

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Thank you very much for your review Dave, it is really appreciated. Tina has been made aware of your feedback and is grateful to you for taking the time and pleased she was able to support during such a difficult time. Wishing you the very best for your future.

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Wendy

Alex and her team at Hart Reade acted for me in relation to financial aspects of my divorce. They were brilliant from start to finish and achieved a fantastic result. I found them to be very professional, efficient, understanding and knowledgeable. Couldn’t have had better representation!

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Thank you very much Wendy for such a fantastic review. Alex and her Team are aware of your feedback and are very pleased to hear how happy you are with their service. Thank you for instructing Hart Reade.

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Geoff

Family Law

Geoff

Greg Saunders acted for me on a very acrimonious divorce The whole process has taken exactly 3 years including family court proceedings. I have found his advice to be invaluable, accurate in every detail, and thoroughly professional I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone finding themselves involved in divorce proceedings. Geoff Long.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we will pass this on to Mr Saunders and are pleased we could assist.

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Reviews

4.7 /5 155 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for expert conveyancing, including house sales and purchases, land transfers, property moves and probate support. Reviews highlight a strong track record in managing complex matters efficiently and achieving smooth outcomes. Client-valued soft skills include professionalism, clear communication, patience, responsiveness, approachability, calm reassurance and practical, knowledgeable guidance. The firm is described as organised, dependable and supportive, with a seamless service that keeps clients informed and confident throughout.

Professionalism
Clear communication
Hard work
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Efficient service
Swift completion
Approachable team
Calm support
Expert conveyancing
Good service

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Peirce

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Housing & Property

Conveyancing sale

Thank you Helen for your professionalism in the sale of our house, we appreciate all of your hard work and patience in this matter. We have no hesitation in recommending you to family and friends.

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Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that Helen’s hard work, professionalism and patience made a difference throughout the sale. We really appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to her. All the best!

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Robert Townsend

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Helen Hatcher

I have recently completed on the sale of a property in Eastbourne and I am so pleased to have instructed Helen at Hart Reade Eastbourne to act on my behalf. Helen acted promptly and extremely efficiently throughout the entire process resulting in a swift and stress free sale. I cannot recommend Helen highly enough.

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Thank you for your kind review. It’s wonderful to hear that Helen provided such prompt and efficient service and helped make your sale smooth and stress-free. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. Thank you for choosing Hart Reade.

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Abbie Russell

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Housing & Property

Superb experience

Helen was a star! She was efficient and explained things at every stage. She made us feel very comfortable throughout the whole process and we could not recommend her enough! Thank you Helen.

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Thank you for your positive review. We are very pleased to hear that Helen provided such an excellent experience. Your feedback and recommendation are greatly appreciated, and we will ensure your comments are passed on to her. We wish you all the very best for the future.

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Keith

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Housing & Property

Great Conveyancer

Helen kept us informed at all stages of the house move and was very professional throughout.

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Anonymous

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Housing & Property

excellent service

Used Hart Reade for conveyancing services for the third time. They have always provided me with good service

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Simon Schofield

Simon

Charlotte acted on my purchase in April and sale in August and I cannot thank her and the company enough for all their help, particularly the difficult sale. I always felt confident and was kept well-informed. Thank you.

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Thank you for your kind review. We're pleased that Charlotte was able to support you through both your purchase and the more challenging sale, keeping you confident and well-informed throughout. We'll be sure to pass along your feedback to her. Thank you for choosing Hart Reade.

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Eden

Eden

Hart Reade are acting on behalf of the seller, and as the buyers we have had months of mystery hold-ups (for months) and horrendous/non-existent communication. When our solicitor contacts them for updates they rarely get a response from Hart Reade. They've cost us thousands in delays, our whole business and lives (of us and the people who work for us) are in limbo and Hart Reade don't seem to care. We thankfully managed to get a tenancy extension on the property where we currently operate, but we never should have had to do that as there was plenty of time to complete the purchase, however Hart Reade have not done their jobs adequately from what we can tell. And to top it off, when we finally got the draft contract they had listed the purchase price 10x higher than it should be!! AVOID, and if the other party is using this solicitor I would suggest you ask them to change solicitor. We were genuinely nearly homeless due to their delays and we've still not even exchanged contracts, so still a chance we will end up farmless (alongside our 1000 animals!!). Seems like they have taken on too much work and unable to offer the service needed. And if you're reading this thinking I am some crazy woman, I'm not. We're a small family farm. We are just utterly desperate to move. I have called them to raise concerns privately, multiple times but it doesn'tseem to get anywhere. We just want Hart Reade to tell our solicitor what the delay is.

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Ellen Newman

Housing & Property

Ellen

Exceptional Conveyancing Service! I cannot thank Connor and Vicki at Hart Reade (Hailsham) enough for their fantastic support throughout my recent house sale and purchase. Connor’s professionalism, patience, and clear communication made a huge difference during what could have been a very stressful process. He kept me informed every step of the way, dealt with every detail efficiently, and worked so hard to get us over the line for exchange. The whole team provided a seamless, top-tier service, and I am so grateful for their guidance and dedication. I would highly recommend Hart Reade to anyone looking for reliable, expert conveyancing!

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that Connor and Vicki provided such professional, clear and supportive guidance throughout your sale and purchase. We know how stressful conveyancing can be, so it’s fantastic to hear that their communication and dedication helped make the process smoother for you. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Connor, Vicki and the whole team. Thank you again for choosing Hart Reade and for your recommendation. We wish you all the very best in your new home!

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Nick Harding

Housing & Property

Nick

Really pleased with the service we received from Connor Earl and Hart Reade. What should have been a relatively straightforward land transfer became a long and fairly stressful process, but Connor remained calm, responsive and practical throughout. He explained things in normal language, was always approachable and clearly understood what we were trying to achieve. We got the outcome we wanted and felt well supported from start to finish. Very happy to recommend him.

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Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted Connor was able to support you throughout a challenging process. Being “Always Approachable” is at the heart of what we do, so it’s wonderful to hear this reflected in your experience. Thank you for your recommendation!

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Alex Maynard

Housing & Property

Alex

Connor Earl at Hart Reade acted for us on a land transfer that became considerably more complicated than anyone initially expected. He was excellent throughout with clear, pragmatic and very good at cutting through the noise and focusing on what actually mattered. We always felt properly advised and able to make informed decisions, rather than simply being told what to do. Really grateful for the work Connor and the team put in to get everything over the line. Would happily recommend them.

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Thank you for your kind words. We’re so pleased Connor and the team were able to guide you through a complex process with clear and practical advice. It’s great to hear you felt supported and informed throughout. Thank you for recommending us!

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