Richard Bland
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 357546
Richard graduated with a Lower Second Class degree in Law from the University of East Anglia in 2002. He then completed the Legal Practice Course at what was then the College of Law, Guildford in 2003. He qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and has specialised in Residential Property work ever since. He was previously a Partner in a large Surrey firm, practiced in a number of areas across Surrey and joined Carter Bells in 2018. Richard has dealt with a broad spectrum of Residential Property work. His range of expertise includes acting on sales and purchases of high value properties, remortgages, transfers of ownership, declarations of trust, parental and private loans, equity release and light development work. He has specialist experience in new build property work including off-plan purchases, constructed properties and assignments of new build contracts. Richard additionally has niche expertise in dealing with shared ownership properties including sales, purchases and staircasing and acted on purchases involving Help to Buy loans, Help to Buy ISAs and Right to Buy transactions. Most recently, he qualified as a Notary Public after four years of intensive study and looks forward to broadening the range of services he can provide to clients.
Kings Stone House, 12 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1HD
Licensed for 19 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property, Commercial Property
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 2%
- Commercial Property 2%
- Housing & Property 96%
55 Client Reviews
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About Richard Bland
Richard graduated with a Lower Second Class degree in Law from the University of East Anglia in 2002. He then completed the Legal Practice Course at what was then the College of Law, Guildford in 2003. He qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and has specialised in Residential Property work ever since. He was previously a Partner in a large Surrey firm, practiced in a number of areas across Surrey and joined Carter Bells in 2018. Richard has dealt with a broad spectrum of Residential Property work. His range of expertise includes acting on sales and purchases of high value properties, remortgages, transfers of ownership, declarations of trust, parental and private loans, equity release and light development work. He has specialist experience in new build property work including off-plan purchases, constructed properties and assignments of new build contracts. Richard additionally has niche expertise in dealing with shared ownership properties including sales, purchases and staircasing and acted on purchases involving Help to Buy loans, Help to Buy ISAs and Right to Buy transactions. Most recently, he qualified as a Notary Public after four years of intensive study and looks forward to broadening the range of services he can provide to clients.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Richard Bland
Address
Carter Bells LLP
Kings Stone House
12 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1HD
Phone
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/09/05
19/07/23
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Non-member Partner
Twm Solicitors
?-01-10-2019
SRA-approved manager - Member
Carter Bells LLP
?-present
Residential Conveyancing
Must say Richard Bland and his team were excellent, nothing was to much trouble for them, and gave me some sound advice, a big thank you
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Residential Conveyancing
I was very pleased with the service I received and the sale of my parents house was completed smoothly - many thanks!
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Residential Conveyancing
Richard Bland dealt efficiently, courteously and speedily with the sale of my mother’s house answering all queries that arose. As a former solicitor myself I was impressed. I particularly liked the fact that he didn’t delegate.
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Residential Conveyancing
Richard was very helpful at every stage of the move. I would definitely recommend his services.
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Residential Conveyancing
Richard was excellent in everything. Our sale and purchase was smooth and very quick.
We have no hesitation in recommending Richard and Carter Bells to anyone.
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Residential Conveyancing
A positive experience. We have now used Richard Bland for 2 house moves and find him to be extremely thorough and efficient solicitor, we couldn't fault him and have recommended him. All at Carter Bells were friendly and helpful whenever we had contact.
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Residential Conveyancing
Very happy with their residential conveyancing services. Responsive to my needs.
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Residential Conveyancing
My experience with Carter. Bells was excellent in all regards - dealt very professionally by the partner involved - the communication was at all times prompt and detailed. I will continue to use Carter Bell for my personal legal dealings - Wills, Powers of Attorney, etc.,
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Other
Very courteous and professional service from Richard Bland
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Residential Conveyancing
This was not an easy case as I moved to Australia. However, Carter Bells staff were very communicative by email and where necessary, International Post.
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