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
Commercial Property, Housing & Property
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 2%
- Commercial Property 2%
- Housing & Property 96%
50 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
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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
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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Residential Conveyancing
Fantastic process for conveyancing undertaken by Carter Bells. Very happy to recommend!
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Residential Conveyancing
Superb support given buying our first house. Efficient, thorough, responsive, helpful, clear communication and written information provided. We felt in safe hands at all times. We felt Richard Bland made the whole process easier and less painful than if we had gone with another solicitor. Meeting in person at the start of the process is actually very helpful for both parties, especially for first time buyers. Using a local solicitors meant we could collect and drop of paperwork in person when required. We were absolutely satisfied with how it all went in the end and wouldn't hesitate to use Carter Bells again for our next house purchase if we can work with Richard Bland. Thanks again
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Residential Conveyancing
Very professional service. Very quick to respond and in-depth knowledge which helped assist the case to go through quickly and efficiently. Mr Bland also was forward thinking and explained different options including ways to save money. Thank you!
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Residential Conveyancing
Richard Bland is an extremely knowledgable and thorough conveyancer. He proved in our recent transaction that he is also able to come up with very clever solutions when there were difficulties involved.
As a high volume estate agent myself I am aware that in the modern world of conveyancing this is essential and often not demonstrated by the magority of other conveyancers.
I have also dealt with a number of the other team members and they have also been extremely efficient and well-organised.
I would highly recommend the services of Carter Bells.
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Residential Conveyancing
Richard dealt with all our queries in a professional & courteous manner, we were very happy to leave everything to him & we felt assured that all was going to plan.
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