Edith Chime, Consultant Property Solicitor | Setfords Solicitors
Edith Chime

Edith Chime
Consultant Property Solicitor

Edith has over 10 years 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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