
Matthew is a Consultant Solicitor specialising in residential real estate.
He has over 20 years experience in his field acting on behalf of individuals and corporations based in the UK and overseas. His clients range from first time buyers to property developers and investors. Having been a partner in West End and City law firms he is well versed in the London property market and has working relationships with estate agents and other property professionals.
Matthew is a pragmatic lawyer and can simplify what can often be complicated. He specialises in property transactions in London and surrounding Counties and his area of expertise also includes:
- Development site acquisition and disposals.
- Option Agreements
- Transfers of Equity
- Refinance
- Lease variations and Licence for Works
- Lease extensions
- Off-plan/New Build purchases

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Great support - helped us to stay calm throughout the whole selling and buying process, through to a successful completion and smooth moving in day.
Brilliant as always from start to finish. The most professional and prompt service with a great personal level approach and availability. Everything you need from a solicitor.
Smooth transactions. Not overloaded with emails - just up to the point and when necessary. Helpful and flexible. Calm. Easy to contact. Reasonable fee. Thank you!
Steady and effective. Good attention to the detail.
We recently purchased a property and were advised by our estate agent to instruct Matthew Stewart at Setfords to act as our conveyancer.We had an excellent service from start to finish. All...
We were very happy with the service we received. Communication was prompt and thorough and matters were dealt with in a professional manner. Would use again.
Matthew at Setfords brought patient diligence, accurate clear communication and balanced pragmatism through a long sales process for my flat in south-west London. Interfering parent on buyer #1,...
Very professional. Efficiently turned around all steps of the process very quickly and thoroughly. Flexible at the end to allow me to exchange and complete in very short order.
I could not asked for a better team than Matthew and Joanne. They were both very professional but conducted my purchase in the most friendly manner Thank you Setfords
We used Setfords in 2019 to purchase our first flat. We had heard stories how stressful it usually is buying a property and that you always need to chase your solicitor. That was not the case at all...
Efficient, cost effective, pleasant to deal with
Matt Stewart at Setfords Solicitors dealt with the conveyancing of our property. Selling is normally very stressful but he met the whole process stress free - great professional manner, relaxed and...
Really appreciated the guidance throughout the sale process provided by Matthew.
The service, quality and detail of work and professionalism at Setfords was superb. It is always a pleasure to work with Matthew and I would advise anyone seeking support or advice to get in touch!
Matthew was fantastic and helped us through a difficult purchase despite a vendor with a terrible solicitor.
Our broker introduced us to Setfords and I couldn't recommend more - your money will be well invested if you pick them as solicitors when purchasing property.We were lucky enough to have Matthew...
Great at responding to calls and emails, very friendly and knowledgeable.
Setford’s came recommended for my conveyancing, and I am glad I used them. They kept calm and resolute through a torturous buying exercise - well worth the money paid
I was lucky enough to get Matthew as my solicitor for the sale of my property.He was brilliant from start to finish. Responsive, knowledgeable and professional throughout.In fact, without him I...
Matthew was brilliant. He held our hand every step of the way and, under stressful circumstances, supported as at each point to close on our home!
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