CILEX Lawyer at Maitland Walker LLP
Sarah Smale
CILEX Lawyer
Sarah is a CILEX Lawyer in the residential conveyancing department, having recently joined the firm in August 2024. With extensive experience in conveyancing, Sarah began her career in 2016 and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2022. In July 2024, she obtained independent practice rights in conveyancing, allowing her to work with equivalence to solicitors in this area of law. Sarah assists clients with a wide range of conveyancing matters, and prides herself on being a clear and effective communicator, ensuring clients are fully informed and at ease throughout the conveyancing process. Understanding that buying and selling property can be stressful, Sarah goes above and beyond to manage expectations, providing concise and straightforward advice at every stage. Known for working efficiently and proactively, she consistently strives to deliver first-class service, always focused on achieving her clients’ goals and delivering results with professionalism and care.
17 The Crescent, TA1 4EB
She is an experienced CILEX Lawyer who is able to assist you
Practice Areas
Housing & Property
- Housing & Property 100%
5 Client Reviews
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About Sarah Smale
Sarah is a CILEX Lawyer in the residential conveyancing department, having recently joined the firm in August 2024. With extensive experience in conveyancing, Sarah began her career in 2016 and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2022. In July 2024, she obtained independent practice rights in conveyancing, allowing her to work with equivalence to solicitors in this area of law. Sarah assists clients with a wide range of conveyancing matters, and prides herself on being a clear and effective communicator, ensuring clients are fully informed and at ease throughout the conveyancing process. Understanding that buying and selling property can be stressful, Sarah goes above and beyond to manage expectations, providing concise and straightforward advice at every stage. Known for working efficiently and proactively, she consistently strives to deliver first-class service, always focused on achieving her clients’ goals and delivering results with professionalism and care.
Languages Spoken: English
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CILEX Lawyer
Maitland Walker LLP
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Sarah was fantastic, can’t recommend her highly enough
I had never bought or sold a property before, and was very anxious about the process of selling an inherited property that had been lived in for a few years by my co-inheritor. Even getting to the point of agreeing to sell and accepting an offer had been challenging, so I was particularly concerned about the sale itself.
Sarah was recommended to me by my estate agent, and I’m so glad I took the recommendation. Right from the very beginning, Sarah was brilliant. She was friendly, warm, and approachable. I spoke to her on the phone and discussed my concerns, and she couldn't have been kinder or more reassuring.
Her responses, both to calls and emails, were always very prompt, which I hugely appreciated. She never made me feel that any of my questions (some of which were definitely me being over-cautious or asking things I think most people would have known) were silly or insignificant. I always felt my case was a priority to her, which is something I think we all want when going through the stressful conveyancing process.
There was an issue with the property’s deeds. An error was made by a different firm when they handled the transfer of the property from the deceased to me and my co-inheritor. Sarah spoke with this firm and made sure this wouldn’t jeopardise or delay the sale, and provided me with repeated reassurance about the issue.
Throughout the process, I felt she took me and my concerns seriously, and effortlessly maintained a warm, professional attitude. I really appreciated the extra ‘hand holding’ through the process.
The time from getting our offer to completing the sale was under two months, so that was fantastic. Sarah never made me feel rushed to complete paperwork, nor did she ever make me feel she was playing catch up when the buyers’ solicitors wanted to exchanged more quickly than expected.
I hope to begin the purchase of a property by the end of the year, and will be requesting Sarah. I’ve also already recommended her to a close family member who is selling.
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Outstanding Service
Top class service, from start to finish, friendly and personable, and very professional.
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Conveyance
Sarah Smale conducted my house move in a very professional way. Sarah kept me updated throughout the process that wasn't always straight forward. I have no hesitation in recommending Sarah.
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Excellent conveyancing services
Sarah provided an excellent service. She was very happy to explain the process to be as a first time buyer and made everything less stressful. She responded to all emails in a timely and approachable manner.
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Very professional and efficient service
Very good service, Both solicitors kept in communication and made sure everything was handled correctly.
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