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.

We had such a great experience buying our first home with the help of Blakewater Solicitors, specifically Dilshad. As first time buyers we had quite a few questions and not sure what to expect, but Dilshad made the whole process so much easier for us. She explained all the legal steps really clearly, but also explained what we should expect throughout the whole buying process, which was really helpful. Anytime I wanted something explained or wasn’t sure about something, she was always happy to go through it with me. She was really friendly, helpful and easy to speak to, which made a stressful process feel a lot less stressful. We’re so grateful for all her help in getting us into our first home and would definitely recommend Dilshad to anyone - Thank you so much again Dilshad :)

Blakewater dealt with my home finance redemtion. From start to finish, the process was finalised in a very professional manner. Mr shakeel Desai dealt with my file and I would definately recommend him.

We had a fantastic experience with Blakewater Solicitors throughout the purchase of our first home. The whole process was handled professionally, and we always felt supported every step of the way. A special thank you to Dilshad, who was incredibly accommodating, helpful, and always happy to answer our questions. She made what could have been a stressful process feel much more manageable and helped us successfully purchase our first home. We truly appreciated her dedication, patience, and excellent communication. We would highly recommend Blakewater Solicitors to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive conveyancing team. Thank you again!

Thank you so much to Ayaaz and Shak for their amazing service. I was under time pressure and they got me sorted out in an unrealistically short timeline. I'll be recommending Blakewater for anyone needing Convayencing and Property Law services

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Ayaaz Darr

I had an excellent experience with Blakewater Certus Solicitors Ltd. They handled my mortgage when I bought my home for the first time, and I was so impressed with their service that I chose them again for my mortgage renewal. Throughout both processes, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and always quick to respond to my questions. They explained everything clearly, kept me updated at every stage, and made what could have been a stressful process feel straightforward and hassle free. I truly appreciate their dedication, efficiency, and excellent customer service. I would highly recommend Blakewater Certus Solicitors Ltd to anyone looking for reliable and professional solicitors for their mortgage or property matters. Thank you again for your outstanding support.