Setfords completed thousands of property transactions in March ahead of the recent stamp duty deadline — saving clients millions of pounds in additional tax.
Demonstrating the strength of our consultant-led model, Setfords achieved:
- 705 completions in a single day on Friday, March 28th — a new firm record
- A 93% surge in monthly completions compared to February
- A 163% year-on-year increase compared to March 2024
- 1,792 completions between Wednesday and Monday in the final week before the deadline
This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication of our consultant lawyers and support teams, who worked around the clock to ensure clients completed their moves on time.
“Achieving over 700 completions in a single day, as well as nearly doubling our monthly figures, speaks volumes about the resilience and dedication of our lawyers and support teams. They worked tirelessly to help our clients complete in time and avoid hefty tax bills,” said George Reynolds, Chief Growth Officer. “This success underlines the strength of Setfords’ consultant-led model: personalised, responsive, and capable of delivering even under the most intense pressure.”
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At Setfords, we believe that where our lawyers work from shouldn’t limit the service they provide. Caroline Fitzpatrick, a consultant property solicitor based remotely in Marbella, exemplified this principle by completing 160 transactions in March alone.
“This was one of the most intense but rewarding periods of my career. Every transaction represented someone’s dream of moving home — and beating the stamp duty hike made a real financial difference,” Caroline said.
“Working remotely from Marbella shows that location is no barrier when the right systems and support are in place. Setfords’ model allowed me to deliver the same high level of service as if I were on the ground in the UK.”
Clients Share Their Experiences
Setfords’ outstanding 4.9-star Trustpilot rating — the highest of any UK law firm with over 12,000 reviews — reflects the experiences of clients during this incredibly busy period.
- Mia Macallister, who completed her sale and purchase with Setfords, said:
“We had the pressure of the stamp duty increase and Sarah [Thomas] went above and beyond to keep everything moving. Communication was brilliant.”
- Stephen Hoile shared:
“Moving house can be stressful, especially when trying to beat the stamp duty increase, but Hana Patel guided us through with clear, prompt communication. What a gem.”
- Josh Treharne, a first-time buyer, praised the support he received:
“We used Lauren at Setfords to buy our first house. From start to finish it took about two and a half months — just in time before the stamp duty increased. Lauren was always quick to respond and answer any questions. We couldn’t have had a better experience.”
- Suzie Booth, who successfully completed ahead of the deadline, added:
“Tessa Nash and the Setfords team got everything over the line before the stamp duty increase — calm, clear, and efficient.”
- Simon Hayes noted:
“We found a house three weeks before the stamp duty deadline, and William and the team got us exchanged and completed by the 24th.”
A True Team Effort
The scale of achievement was only possible thanks to the collective efforts of our entire firm. Lawyers, paralegals, administrative staff, and support teams pulled together, logging in early, staying late, and even working through weekends.
“Achieving such a huge number of completions across the board was the result of an extraordinary effort from every corner of the business,” said Mike Brawley, Chief Operating Officer. “It was a true team effort, and a clear demonstration of what can be achieved when everyone is focused on delivering for our clients.”