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Owen Paulo Legal Limited

1st Floor, Brook House, Reeves Way, Whitstable, Canterbury, Kent, CT5 3SS

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1st Floor, Brook House, Reeves Way, Whitstable, Canterbury, Kent, CT5 3SS

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Owen Paulo Legal Limited are a niche firm that specialise in Resale Shared Ownership transactions and Staircasing transactions (alongside Lease extensions, Remortgages, and related Open Market transactions). We are extremely proud to be the only firm in the country solely specialising in these particular types of conveyancing. Our Quotes are competitive and transparent, so there are no hidden fees!

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Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Owen Paulo Legal Limited are accredited by

Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Owen Paulo Legal Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Owen Paulo Legal Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Owen Paulo Legal Limited

Description

Owen Paulo Legal Limited are a niche firm that specialise in Resale Shared Ownership transactions and Staircasing transactions (alongside Lease extensions, Remortgages, and related Open Market transactions). We are extremely proud to be the only firm in the country solely specialising in these particular types of conveyancing. Our Quotes are competitive and transparent, so there are no hidden fees!

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Ellie Bowles

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Housing & Property

Excellent Firm

"This was our first time buying and selling at the same time, and Owen Paulo could not have made it easier! We had an added complication of the sale and purchase being shared ownership, but our solicitor took this on with ease and made sure to explain every step and set expectations for timelines"

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J.Ingham

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Housing & Property

Excellent service

"I retained the services of Owen Paulo to facilitate the sale of my property. This is the only time I have had no issue at all with speed and service from solicitors in conveyancing."

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Monday 08:30–17:00
Tuesday 08:30–17:00
Wednesday 08:30–17:00
Thursday 08:30–17:00
Friday 08:30–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

1st Floor, Brook House, Reeves Way, Whitstable, Canterbury, Kent, CT5 3SS

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Clients praise the firm for conveyancing expertise—particularly shared‑ownership, staircasing and complex resale work—and for clear, thorough legal handling. Reviewers value professional, knowledgeable staff who are responsive, communicative and patient; they highlight helpful, supportive and reassuring guidance for first‑time buyers and complex chains. Soft skills repeatedly commended include clear plain‑English explanations, approachability, persistence, proactivity and a caring, client‑focused attitude that reduces stress throughout the process.

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Clients praise the firm for conveyancing expertise—particularly shared‑ownership, staircasing and complex resale work—and for clear, thorough legal handling. Reviewers value professional, knowledgeable staff who are responsive, communicative and patient; they highlight helpful, supportive and reassuring guidance for first‑time buyers and complex chains. Soft skills repeatedly commended include clear plain‑English explanations, approachability, persistence, proactivity and a caring, client‑focused attitude that reduces stress throughout the process.

responsive communication
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clear explanations
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smooth process
shared‑ownership expertise
competitive pricing
proactive updates
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Abby

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Housing & Property

Amazing service!

We had an excellent experience with Owen Paulo Solicitors throughout our house purchase. From start to finish, everyone was friendly, approachable, and always happy to answer any questions we had. We mainly dealt with Laura, who was absolutely brilliant. She was so kind, patient, and supportive throughout what can be a very stressful process. Every time we called, she took the time to explain everything clearly, making sure we understood each step and never making us feel like we were asking too many questions. Her communication was fantastic, and she always kept us updated. We also dealt with Nicola, who was equally professional and helpful whenever we spoke with her. Buying a house can be overwhelming, but Laura and the team made the whole experience much less stressful. We always felt reassured that everything was in hand, and their friendly, caring approach really stood out. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Owen Paulo Solicitors to anyone buying or selling a property. Thank you, Laura, Nicola, and the whole team for all your hard work!

A representative from Owen Paulo Legal Limited responded to this review

Good afternoon Abby, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear that you had such a positive experience using our service and that Laura and Nicola were able to assist so successfully throughout. We are very proud of Laura and Nicola and all of the hard work that they display so consistently, and so it is always lovely to hear that this is felt by our clients as well. I have passed your comments on to both Laura and Nicola, as I know they will be delighted to read them. We wish you all the best in your new home and please do not hesitate to reach out for any future conveyancing needs. Kind Regards, Owen Paulo

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Cara

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Fantastic service

I found Owen Paulo very easy to deal with. They are quick to respond, always professional, offer great advice and know exactly what they are doing. Most importantly they get it done.

A representative from Owen Paulo Legal Limited responded to this review

Good afternoon Cara, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very happy to hear that we were able to make the process simple for you. Our teams try incredibly hard to deliver a service that ensures our clints feel s little stress from an already stressful process and it certainly sounds like this was delivered for you. We wish you all the best for the future and please do not hesitate to reach out for any future conveyancing needs. Kind Regards, Owen Paulo

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Shireen

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Housing & Property

Shared Ownership Joy

I used Owen Paulo to complete the 100% purchase of my property. The staff at Owen Paulo were easy to work with/ guide you through the process. Emails were responded to, deadlines were met and everything was explained - what more could you ask for?! Thank you again for everything

A representative from Owen Paulo Legal Limited responded to this review

Good afternoon Shireen, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your experience Staircasing to 100%. It is always wonderful to hear so many great stories of those in shared ownership staircasing up to 100% and having such a positive experience doing so. It was an honour to be able to assist you in doing so. I have passed your comments on to the Staircasing team as i know they will be delighted to read them. We wish you all the best for the future and please do not hesitate to reach out for any future conveyancing needs. Kind Regards, Owen Paulo

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Danielle Preston

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Housing & Property

Would definitely recommend

I had an excellent experience with Owen Paulo. They were professional throughout the entire process, kept me regularly updated, and were extremely thorough in their work. Any emails I sent were answered promptly, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Overall, I was extremely pleased with the service I received and would not hesitate to recommend Owen Paulo to others. I would certainly use their services again in the future.

A representative from Owen Paulo Legal Limited responded to this review

Good afternoon Danielle, Thank you for such kind words. We are so grateful for them and happy to hear that you were satisfied with our services. Communication is vital for us and, considering that most of our clients are experiencing this for the first time, it is incredibly important that we remain transparent and consistent with our communication so that they feel at ease throughout the whole process. I have passed your comments on to the team that acted for you, as I know they will be delighted to read them. We wish you all the best for the future and please do not hesitate to reach out for any future conveyancing needs. Kind Regards, Owen Paulo

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Anonymous

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Housing & Property

Professional and communicative

Smooth process, took the expected amount of time, and they were pretty communicative. Obviously I won't name the seller's solicitors, but he was getting more updates from me than them, because OPL kept me informed.

A representative from Owen Paulo Legal Limited responded to this review

Good afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very happy to hear that you had such a positive experiencing using our services and that you were kept up to date throughout. We work very hard to ensure that all of our clients are aware of what is happening and feel fully up to date during the transaction and so it is wonderful to hear this was achieved for you. We wish you all the best in your new home and please do not hesitate to reach out for any future conveyancing needs. Kind Regards, Owen Paulo

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Henry Konno

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If you are looking for a conveyancing company that would cut corners and do the process quick and dirty with potential for future issues – don’t use Owen Paulo. However, if you are looking for conveyancers that would help with a shared ownership purchase, go above and beyond to get everything right the first time, and provide all the necessary documents and detailed overview of the process, I would consider them. Laura, Nicola, Barry, and Hannah all helped the process to be smooth and did their best to have our backs. The process did take longer than we expected, but that was mostly due to the seller’s solicitors being difficult to deal with (expecting an immediate response to an email sent at 4:55pm, ghosting everyone - including the seller - for a couple of days etc.). We got the recommendation from another conveyancer due to Owen Paulo’s expertise and experience with resales of shared ownership, and we’re glad that we chose them. The only improvement that I’d suggest is to maybe have a part on the website where you could follow the process along, see which documents have been received and which ones are still being waited on.

Hi Henry, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience using our services and that each person involved was able to assist in ensuring that the process was as smooth and stress-free as possible for you. I have passed your comments on to everyone involved, as I know they will be delighted to read then. We wish you all the best in your new home and please do not hesitate to reach out for any future conveyancing needs. Kind Regards, Owen Paulo

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molly curran

Housing & Property

molly

We would absolutely recommend Owen Paulo Legal to anyone looking for a solicitor. Each department of their team really was second to none and did an outstanding job. From day one they were extremely informative, gave regular updates, responded in a timely manner, gave their full attention and support throughout, were very professional in every aspect and detail of their job and altogether provided an amazing service for us. They had a very competitive price too which was a bonus. Thankyou to all members of the team and to each department, they gave us true confidence, it was a relief knowing all was at hand and how they were easily contactable if needed. (Special thanks to Lucy, Nicola, Peter, Mark, Caroline and Jack!)

Good morning Molly, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience using our services and that each member of Owen Paulo you worked with was able to achieve what we aim for. I have passed your comment on to each member you have mentioned, as I know they will be delighted to read them and we wish you all the best for the future. Please do not hesitate to reach out for any future conveyancing needs. Kind Regards, Owen Paulo

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Jesse Smith

Jesse

Good service, kept us informed and completed on time. Would use again.

Good afternoon Jesse, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. we are very happy to hear that you had such a great experience using our services and that you would return and use us once again! I have passed your comments on to the solicitor and their assistant, as I know they will be delighted to read them. We wish you all the best for the future and please do not hesitate to reach out for any future conveyancing needs. Kind Regards, Owen Paulo

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stephen Harris

Housing & Property

stephen

We have just completed on our house and used Owen Paulo as our solicitors, we was recommended them by our broker and despite a few things online they where incredible I want to say a massive thanks to Kerry and Lyn both where outstanding, during the process there was some complications not at the fault of Owen Paulo at all and Lyn was great and calling and communicating, Kerry was fantastic through the process answering queries we had I queries every week and not 1 went without a response My only 1 very very small peace of feedback is on completion we received an email would have been great to be called just to add that little 1 to 1 but very very minute Many thanks OP we will be using again.

Good morning Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we are so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. Many of our clients are First Time Buyers and so frequent questions is something to expect, and due to the nature of the process and the fact that the legal work is ever evolving, I truly feel like you could go through this process a dozen times and still have a multitude of queries. Ultimately, it is our job to ensure that you go through this experience knowing what is happening and confident that everything is in safe hands. It is lovely to se that this was achieved for you. I have passed your comments on to Lyn and Kerry, as I know they will be delighted to read them and we certainly take your comment regarding completions on bored and I will pass it on to them team We with you all the best in your new home and please do not hesitate to reach out for any future conveyancing needs. Kind Regards, Owen Paulo

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James Whaley

Housing & Property

James

What should have been a straightforward shared ownership purchase took almost twelve months from instruction to completion, far longer than it should have. The compliance process alone ran from August 2025 until completion in May 2026, despite me responding promptly and providing all requested documentation promptly throughout. The conveyancing side of the transaction was handled very well. Ann Beake was thorough, professional and clearly knew what she was doing, while the completions team were efficient and responsive right through to completion day. I felt well looked after by both of them, and the process from exchange to completion was seamless. Unfortunately, the compliance team significantly let the overall experience down. Documents that had already been provided were repeatedly requested again, and a signed gift letter sent by post in August 2025 was lost within their own filing system for over four months. It was only located in January 2026 after I challenged the request and provided evidence that it had already been submitted. Information requests also arrived in a piecemeal and disorganised manner, rather than as a clear, consolidated list, which became increasingly frustrating. Ann and the wider conveyancing team deserve better support from compliance. I would use Owen Paulo again on the strength of the conveyancing team alone, but the compliance process needs serious improvement. Update following Owen Paulo's response: Thank you for taking the time to respond. For clarity, the signed gift letter was posted on 30 August 2025 and was not located until 8 January 2026, after I challenged a further request for the document and provided evidence that it had already been submitted. In my view, this four-month delay was the single biggest factor in extending the overall timeline of the transaction and was entirely avoidable. I fully appreciate that AML and source-of-funds checks are legal requirements and can be complex. My frustration was never with the existence of those checks, but with the administration of the process itself. I am pleased to hear that the firm is reviewing its compliance procedures, and I hope the feedback proves useful.

Hi James, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Although it is lovely to hear that overall you had a positive experience with the conveyancing side of the work, we are sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with the compliance element. I can completely understand your frustration around compliance, unfortunately the compliance process itself is consistently ongoing and, depending on how a client is receiving the funds they are using for their deposit, can be complex and lengthy. In order to ensure that we are meeting our requirements of AML checks per the SRA and the UK government, we do reserve the rights to request the documents we feel are necessary (within reason, of course) in order to satisfy us (and the SRA should they wish to check) that we have met our customer due diligence. We completely appreciate that this can feel invasive and monotonous and if there were instances where repeat documents were requested then we certainly do apologise as it is not our intention to make an already stressful process feel even more so. The original gift letter that was sent to us was filed away in a different part of the file (and not filed away in the compliance section) and so when searching for it, the compliance team were not able to see it and therefore unaware that it had been provided, we do apologise if this caused an unnecessary stress for you during your transaction. Please rest assured, we certainly take your comments on board. We are looking at ways in which we can improve upon the compliance process and I have passed your comments on to the head of the compliance team so that they may be used for this purpose. We are happy to hear that you have completed, and we wish you all the best in your new home. Kind Regards, Owen Paulo

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