Blakewater Certus

Never normally write reviews but with the First Class service I have revived from Blakewater Solicitors it must documented. Due to purely a Land Register error only, it has taken a while to rectify their error. and throughout period I have received nothing but a First Class, highly professional dedicated service. Never kept in the dark or hard to chance for a update as they constantly kept me updated on the situation and the due-diligence throughout this situation by Blackwater is second to none. All communications between us are as if we were family members and their number one priority to help us as family members would do. For the services they offer for what you need, look no further as you have found the right company that will look after you and ensure they complete the job.

I instructed Blakewater Certus, specifically Naheem, for a complex property matter with many moving parts. Having previously worked with a medium-sized firm whose advice I found disappointing and even negligent (cheapest isn’t always best), I knew I couldn’t afford any more mistakes and I absolutely needed someone who would be on it from day one. Before instructing Blakewater Certus, I spent time researching and speaking to various firms. Naheem came highly recommended for his expertise in this area, and he absolutely lived up to that reputation. He was consistently responsive, courteous, and genuinely went the extra mile at every stage. Despite the geographical distance (I’m based in Surrey and the firm is in the North), communication was seamless and the service always felt first-class. Working in an in-house legal team myself, I regularly deal with large firms - but the quality of service I received from this smaller firm was, in many ways, better. Naheem gave clear, honest, no-nonsense advice - he didn’t sugar-coat anything or waste time. He cuts through the jargon, explains things plainly, and focuses on what actually matters to get the job done. I truly appreciated that level of professionalism and the flexibility he showed in response to our specific circumstances. He made a difficult and high-stakes situation feel manageable and under control. His specialised expertise made all the difference. If you’re dealing with a complex property issue and need someone reliable, honest, sharp, and straightforward, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and the team at Blakewater Certus. Should the need arise, I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.

I chose Blackwater Solicitors based on their impressive online reviews, despite their quoted fee of £2,878 being significantly higher than most high-street solicitors. I assumed that this premium price would guarantee a smoother, more efficient process. Unfortunately, the transaction never progressed beyond the survey stage due to structural issues with the property. Throughout the process, my solicitor, A.S. exchanged a few emails most of them generic and asking for ID and other documents etc. Even then some responses took weeks, and during that time, no meaningful legal progress or guidance was provided. the cost breakdown of few emails for a broken house purchase deal has come down to this - ID Verification: £14 - Search Pack: £314 - "Profit": £1,000 - VAT on profit: £200 If you're considering Blackwater Solicitors based on their reviews, I strongly urge you to conduct thorough research and compare offerings from other firms. Many local firm will quote you 1200 to 1500 £ less and will provide better service and you can use this money to your new house purchase or go on short holiday after your stressful period. Best of luck buying people and do consider shopping around rather falling for such reviews. Dr S Ahmad

Blakewater Certus Solicitors have seen through two separate property transactions for me in the last three years. The service provided has been excellent. Ahisha Safdar dealt with my first matter in 2021-22 and she was brilliant. Professional, to-the-point and very knowledgeable. Due to circumstances outside of our control, the process ran on for nine months but Ahisha’s promptness cannot be faulted. She displayed the utmost patience throughout and knew exactly when to apply pressure and when to allow time. I was grateful for Ahisha’s no-nonsense approach and all her updates made me feel at ease knowing that my case was in such competent hands. Elina Jahangir dealt with my second matter in 2024-25. Elina is an absolute superstar. Very calm, collected, highly organised and willing to go above and beyond for her clients. From the beginning I was in a rush to reach completion as soon as possible due to having to deal with a somewhat turbulent agent as well as a sharia-compliant lender (for which the process is ordinarily longer). At no point did Elina make me feel like I was asking too much. Instead, throughout the process I felt assured that Elina was very much in my corner. She gave regular updates and realistic timeframes and we ended up being ready to complete a week ahead of our schedule. Due to other parties in the chain, there were some bumps in the road, however Elina navigated through these like a consummate professional. For any future conveyancing matters, I will certainly be appointing Blakewater Certus Solicitors again.

I highly recommend Elina Jahangir, the Solicitor that handled my remortgage application who is very efficient and has kept me updated throughout the entire process while being professional, courteous, and great to deal with. I could not have asked for more. Thank you.

Great work by Ahisha. She handled my conveyancing really well and replied to everything promptly. She ensured we completed within the deadline and kept me informed along the way. Would definitely recommend.

As first-time buyers, we were quite nervous about the whole process, especially as we were purchasing through an Islamic finance arrangement, which was completely new to us. However, Hassan and Ayaaz were fantastic throughout. They were proactive, responsive, and always happy to answer our questions. They guided us through every step of the process, explained everything clearly, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and manageable. We always felt well informed and supported, and their communication was excellent from start to finish. Thanks to their professionalism and expertise, our purchase completed smoothly and successfully. We are extremely grateful to Hassan, Ayaaz, and the wider team for all their hard work and would highly recommend Blakewater Solicitors to anyone, particularly first-time buyers or those purchasing through Islamic finance. Thank you again for all your help !

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Ayaaz Darr

Blakewater Solicitors acted on my behalf during the purchase of my property and now again during selling. I must say that my experience with them has been exceptional, all the team are true professionals, they know their stuff inside out, especially when it comes to Islamic Finance. I highly recommend them.

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I used Blakewater solicitors to help me buy my first house with Gatehouse Bank through islamic finance scheme. My solicitor was Ahisha and assisted by Ali. Ahisha was absolutely amazing. She communicated regularly, explained everything in detail throughout the whole process, would always respond to my queries and concerns and was upfront about everything, which I highly appreciated. I got an initial quote from their website which was very easy and clear. The initial quote was very similar to the end quote that I had to pay which I was happy with in terms of financial planning. I was always treated with care, respect and kindness from both Ahisha and Ali. I honestly can't thank them enough for helping me and guiding me through this process. Many solicitors feel like they don't owe you anything beyond the work they do for you and their treatment feels superficial but this was not the case at blakewater certus with Ahisha and Ali. I would highly recommend anyone buying a house through islamic conveyancing to choose Blakewater to represent you.

Both Ayaaz and Hassan were extremely efficient throughout the conveyance process. They stayed on top of the progress of the entire chain. Having dealt with few other conveyancers in the past we can comfortably vouch for their professionalism and efficiency. Their service was truly exceptional.

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