
Edith Chime Consultant Property Solicitor
Edith has over 10 years of legal experience handling busy and varied caseloads in residential and commercial property.
She specialises in:
- Managing substantial and varied caseload in all aspects of residential property work, including HNW properties.
- Acting on auction sales and purchases, including preparation of auction packs.
- Acting on New Build purchases, including leaseholds and freeholds.
- Dealing with Shared ownerships and Right to Buy transactions.
- Dealing with a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporate clients and lenders.
- Acting for investor clients, often involving a portfolio of properties and a broad range of high-net-worth individuals.
- Dealing with bridging finances from various lenders.
- Acting for developer clients on sales of new build properties, preparation of legal packs, and drafting new Leases.
- Drafting new leases and dealing with lease extensions for residential and commercial properties.
- Acting on various business acquisitions and sales of shops, restaurants, and offices.
Previous Firms:
- Paul Robinson Solicitors
- TTS Legal
- Canfields Law
Notable Cases:
- Involved in the acquisition of a multi-million-pound nursing home, conducting due diligence, reviewing all documentation ensuring CQS compliance, and liaising with lenders and other relevant parties.
- Expedited the purchase of a £2.5M commercial property portfolio for an investment company, preparing detailed reports on the title across a significant number of commercial leases, drafting intricate provisions within the purchase documents, and dealing with the registration.
- Negotiated complex rent terms to suit client requirements, drafting leases and underleases, and acting for landlords and tenants in the renewal of leases and rent reviews.
Edith always strives to deliver excellent services to clients, ensuring that their goals are met.
Testimonials:
"Extremely responsive and efficient, Edith was superb! Everything went smoothly, always keeping me informed throughout the whole process. Truly professional and would highly recommend."
"I had the pleasure of working with Edith Chime. The task was difficult, complex, however my frustration always melted when I spoke to her, she explained the situation with such a relaxed professionalism and go the job done. Very impressive; thank you Edith for all your help!"
"Edith was always very responsive, friendly, very efficient and kept us updated throughout the process."
"Thank you for all your help, support and assistance during the purchase of our new home. You are a great asset, and I wish you all the best."
In her spare time, Edith enjoys travelling, doing various community activities, and spending time with her children.
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The team was exceptionally good and carried out their task with upmost professionalism. They were friendly, meticulous and customer relations was top-notch.
First time using this firm to purchase our new home. Good experience, quick responses to queries & chases. Thanks Edith.
It was a great experience again working with Setfords. Appreciated their staff’s (Edith Chime) prompt response to queries and the seamless process in supporting us through the conveyance process
I’ve had such a pleasant experience working with Edith on my property purchase. Her patience, professionalism, and calm guidance really stood out throughout the entire process. I felt supported...
I can't recommend Edith enough. She handled the sale of my property with such professionalism and patience. I'll be honest – I chased her quite a bit and asked a lot of silly questions along the...
I cannot fault Setfords in the purchase of my property. Everything was done as expected and I'm now the proud owner.
Supportive and clear advice and communication.
Many thanks for handling the case with a high level of professionalism. Many thanks Edith.
Experience with Setfords was great, we were able. to complete on our purchase on-time. Edith was very professional in all our dealings and was able to answer all our questions when required, which...
Edith was super helpful and professional in guiding me through a property refinance process. The turnaround time was excellent and the dedication to client satisfaction is really top notch.
Great solicitors, Edith was extremely helpful & patient. Would definitely use again.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Edith at Setfords. She was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process and her communication was excellent—always clear, timely, and reassuring. Edith...
Edith Chime was brilliant. Clearly dedicated to her job and her clients because I received a few out of hours emails about a couple of things. Edith was great in seeing this through for me. The sale...
Edith was very responsive and very easy to deal with. I would highly recommend.
Fast, efficient and good value
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