Head of Residential Property at Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited

Simon Pook

Head of Residential Property

I am Head of Clarke & Son’s Residential Property Department. I have specialised in residential property since 1997 and deal with all aspects of residential property transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages and equity release mortgages. I am also able to advise you in connection with Declarations of Trust, Transfers of Equity, equity release and new builds. I understand that buying or selling property can be a stressful time and work to make purchases or sales go as smoothly as possible. To this end, I aim to provide excellent service to every client, and be there to assist with realistic and practical advice on any queries arising during their matters Having practiced for over 23 years, I have built good relationships with agents and clients in the Hampshire/Berkshire region. I have been pleased to act for returning clients on many occasions and then delighted to act for the children of clients, as they have grown up and purchased their own properties. I qualified as a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2005. I have a Theology degree from Westminster College, Oxford (BTh. (Hons)(Oxon)) and then did the CILEX course. I have been doing conveyancing since 1997. When not working most of my time is taken up with my two children.

Manor House, 8 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8UG

Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property

5.0/5 31 Client Reviews 31
  • Commercial Property 4%
  • Housing & Property 93%
  • Agriculture 4%
31 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    30
  • Very Good
    1
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

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Verified Anonymous, Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
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October 30, 2024 20241030055004

Very sound advice.

5

Although we didnt manage to,complete our property transaction.we received very timely advice& support.

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 30 October, 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we’re pleased to hear that our advice and support were helpful, and we look forward to assisting you with future transactions!

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Sharon,
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September 17, 2024 20240917110654

Sale of property

5

Simon was fantastic, very kind and helpful. Explaining things I didn't understand all the way through.
I only wish I had met him years before.

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 18 September, 2024

Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that Simon made such a positive impact. Please do not hesitate to contact us in the future.

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Anonymous
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July 15, 2024 20240715172312

Excellent Solicitor

5

We wish to write a message to say it’s been a great pleasure working with you. We would be most delighted to instruct you on other work and highly recommend you to our friends and colleagues alike. You were recommended to us for our property purchase and I am very pleased with our decision.

As first time buyers, we extend our greatest thanks for your diligence and excellent service. You kept us very well informed on the progress of the sale in a concise and speedy manner. I would like to thank you for your hard work, professionalism, proactivity, and courtesy throughout our purchase.

Having worked with us from last year till now, you have made this complex process involving two properties thoroughly informed and researched.

Thanks to your expertise and patience with us we are now very happy in our first home as homeowners. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 19 July, 2024

Thank you for your review! We are pleased you had such a great experience as first time buyers. Please do not hesitate to contact us again in the future!

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Jazmine
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May 15, 2024 20240515141319

Quick Sale & Purchase

5

The team at Clarke & Son worked hard to process our sale & purchase through within 8 weeks. The communication was quick and efficient, they made sure we kept informed.

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 17 May, 2024

Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that our team processed your sale and purchase efficiently within 8 weeks and kept you well-informed. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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John
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May 15, 2024 20240515141015

Land at Hook

5

Simon Pook and his team were very good as always

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 17 May, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Stephen
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April 03, 2024 20240403173151

Selling conveyencing

5

Good experience, did not have too much bother getting put through directly to my solicitor. Very friendly/ helpful staff.

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 04 April, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Lin
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March 28, 2024 20240328145213

The Best

5

Always approachable. Very helpful. Efficient. Would always recommend them

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

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Neil
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March 14, 2024 20240314083127

First class property solicitor

5

Acted on our behalf for the sale of our property. Timely actions and great to deal with, navigated the sale efficiently and effectively. Good value for money. I would certainly recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 March, 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that our services met your expectations and that you found our team to be efficient and effective in navigating the sale of your property. If you ever need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Stephen
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February 27, 2024 20240227141132

Polite and efficient service

5

Simon Pook was always helpful and polite and I was pleased with the service I received from Clarke & Son Solicitors.

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 27 February, 2024

Hi Stephen, thank you for your review. It is great to hear your experience with Simon. Please do not hesitate to contact us in the future.

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Joan
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February 23, 2024 20240223172722

Sale/ purchase of house

4

Very helpful and thorough - felt that Simon and the team were definitely on our side.

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 27 February, 2024

Thanks for sharing your experience with Simon Pook, we really appreciate your feedback. Please do not hesitate to contact us again in the future!

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Len
Len Added 11 months ago Report to admin
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December 26, 2023
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Len

5

Simon gave important and timely advice to keep our transaction on track during a long and challenging sale of property.

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 03 January, 2024

Thanks for the review ! We really appreciate your feedback and are glad you had a great experience with Simon. Please do not hesitate to contact us in the future.

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Luciano
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November 14, 2023
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Luciano

5

Excellent as always

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 November, 2023

Thank you for the review Luciano!

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Jason
Jason Added 2 years ago Report to admin
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August 19, 2022
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Jason

5

Absolutely excellent. We were recommended Clarke and Son by a friend and are so grateful for it. We didn't have the simplest process in purchasing, for external reasons, but Simon was excellent, fast to respond and polite form start to end. We have a few other matters to wrap up, Becky is also being brilliant dealing with these. Can highly recommend!

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 05 September, 2022

Hi Jason, thank you for your fantastic review! We made sure to share this feedback with Simon, Becky and the rest of our Residential Property team, they will be delighted to hear it! It would be a pleasure to work with you again in the future.

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M
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June 29, 2021
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A client

5

I was so lucky I came across Mr Simon Pook at Clarke and Son as he was so different to my previous solicitor. Mr Pook is very tune to the need of a client and extremely helpful as well as patient in clarifying any queries. He is incredibly efficient, conscientious professional and one of rare kind of solicitors with ‘where-is-the-will-there-is-the way’ approach. Mr Pook manages his clients’ expectation well, but if there is any slim chance to do something even more efficiently, he will let you know. I cannot speak highly enough of Mr Pook. I am extremely grateful for all the help and determination as he managed to complete the sale of my flat and then help me with buying house. The whole process took less than 7 months and this included time which we needed to find a new home. This was very impressive.
I need to add Mr Pook has an extremely diligent team supporting him as well as the client (Thank you Miss Amy S).

Lawyer named in this review: Simon Pook

A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 31 January, 2022

Hi, thank you for such a great review! I am glad you have had such a positive experience using our service. I will be sure to pass on your message to Mr Pook.

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About Simon Pook

I am Head of Clarke & Son’s Residential Property Department. I have specialised in residential property since 1997 and deal with all aspects of residential property transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages and equity release mortgages. I am also able to advise you in connection with Declarations of Trust, Transfers of Equity, equity release and new builds. I understand that buying or selling property can be a stressful time and work to make purchases or sales go as smoothly as possible. To this end, I aim to provide excellent service to every client, and be there to assist with realistic and practical advice on any queries arising during their matters Having practiced for over 23 years, I have built good relationships with agents and clients in the Hampshire/Berkshire region. I have been pleased to act for returning clients on many occasions and then delighted to act for the children of clients, as they have grown up and purchased their own properties. I qualified as a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2005. I have a Theology degree from Westminster College, Oxford (BTh. (Hons)(Oxon)) and then did the CILEX course. I have been doing conveyancing since 1997. When not working most of my time is taken up with my two children.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Simon Pook

Address

Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited

Manor House

8 Winchester Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 8UG



Phone 01256 320555

Website

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Head of Residential Property

Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited

2015-present