Residential Conveyancing
Your home is probably your most expensive asset and whatever the prevailing economic climate, planning a move is a stressful event. Our friendly and efficient team of residential conveyancers will ensure your transaction runs smoothly and quickly.
One of our greatest strengths is our local knowledge; between them, our conveyancing team not only know the area and the market intimately but are also well experienced in investigating particular Cornish property issues such as the mining legacy, flood risks and mooring rights.
We can help with all legal aspects of buying and selling your home. Our longstanding relationships with local estate agents, valuers and surveyors enable us to speed the process along efficiently. Using the latest conveyancing software, we can record, track and manage every stage of your transaction – quickly identifying and dealing with any potential problems.
Your case will, as far as possible, be handled by one person from start to finish who will be available by direct telephone line, fax or email to discuss progress.
On the 19th July 2011, Hine Downing was accredited under the new Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). We were the seventh firm in Cornwall to be accredited.
CQS is designed to provide clients with reassurance about their solicitor's integrity, practice standards and professionalism. Complying with CQS will help Hine Downing provide a more effective service for our clients.
Peter Stonehouse
Partner and Head of Department
Peter is a highly-skilled solicitor with a detailed understanding of the local residential property market and great experience in handling transactions of all sizes. He is also a strong advocate of information technology, keeping the firm at the forefront of developments which complement and support our traditional personal service.
David Toseland
Executive
With more than 35 years experience, David's knowledge of the local market is second to none. He has secured an enviable reputation over that time as a straightforward and plain-dealing residential property conveyancer with an equally enviable professional contacts book.
John Rutherford
Solicitor
John handles all aspects of residential property transactions, including remortgaging and the transfer of properties as part of divorce proceedings. He also acts for buyers entering into shared equity agreements with housing associations.
Louise Eslick
Chartered Legal Executive
Louise is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEX) and has recently joined the firm to support our continued high level of Residential Conveyancing activity. Louise handles all aspects of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgaging and the transfer of properties as part of matrimonial proceedings. She brings with her a strong track record in residential legal work and a well established expertise across Cornwall.
