Solicitor at Carter Bells LLP

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

4.9/5 55 Client Reviews 55
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 2%
  • Commercial Property 2%
  • Housing & Property 96%
55 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    51
  • Very Good
    3
  • Average
    1
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0
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Bernadette McGrath
Bernadette McGrath Added 7 hours ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
May 14, 2025 20250514160953

Residential Conveyancing

5

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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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 16 hours ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
May 14, 2025 20250514064218

Residential Conveyancing

5

I was very pleased with the service I received and the sale of my parents house was completed smoothly - many thanks!

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Bland

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Alan Harlow
Alan Harlow Added 2 days ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
May 12, 2025 20250512145322

Residential Conveyancing

5

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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Lesley
Lesley Added 2 days ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
May 12, 2025 20250512113009

Residential Conveyancing

5

Richard was very helpful at every stage of the move. I would definitely recommend his services.

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SD & MN Wells
SD & MN Wells Added 4 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
January 08, 2025 20250108115251

Residential Conveyancing

5

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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Sophie
Sophie Added 8 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
August 30, 2024 20240830124721

Residential Conveyancing

5

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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Trevor H
Trevor H Added 8 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
August 24, 2024 20240824133343

Residential Conveyancing

5

Very happy with their residential conveyancing services. Responsive to my needs.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Bland

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IDC
IDC Added 10 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
July 16, 2024 20240716210003

Residential Conveyancing

5

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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Len Cowking
Len Cowking Added 10 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
July 04, 2024 20240704195620

Other

5

Very courteous and professional service from Richard Bland

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Ian Deighton
Ian Deighton Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Carter Bells LLP
January 05, 2024 20240105065142

Residential Conveyancing

5

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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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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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