Melanie Lawrence, Consultant Solicitor | Setfords Solicitors
Melanie Lawrence

Melanie Lawrence Consultant Solicitor

Mel qualified in 1999 as a Legal Executive, working as a family lawyer.   She continued with her studies whilst working full-time, ultimately qualifying as a solicitor in 2006.  

In 2001, Mel switched principles to residential conveyancing and has worked in this field of law ever since; gaining experience and expertise in real estate and estate development along the way.

Mel is proficient in several areas of property law as follows: -

  • Equity Release
  • High Value Property
  • Sales
  • Purchases
  • Leasehold
  • Newbuild
  • Splitting of Title
  • Sales or Purchases of Tenanted property
  • Buy to Let
  • Let to Buy
  • Help to Buy
  • Help to Buy ISA
  • Estate set up and plot sales
  • Real Estate
  • Portfolio sales and purchases
  • Large scale plot purchases (as recommended solicitor)
  • Elderly clients
  • Vulnerable clients
  • Collaboration with Company/Commercial Solicitors dealing with the property element of business acquisitions

Mel can offer the individual looking to sell or buy a solid and reliable service.  She knows the process can be stressful and confusing and will assist to interpret the jargon and ensure your move is as smooth as possible. She is well versed with the complications of acting for vulnerable clients and first-time buyers and will tailor the service to her client’s needs.

For the developer engaging in the set-up of an estate with a view to ultimately sell plots, Mel offers a no-nonsense approach, offering practical and legal advice and assistance within allocated timescales and deadlines.

For the developer looking to recommend a solicitor on a large-scale site, Mel will work with the site office to keep them updated and prepare a buyer pack based on the core title documentation to ensure a speedy and efficient service.  Once core enquiries have been raised and answered, Mel will endeavour to bring matters swiftly to exchange on a plot by plot basis.

Mel has worked in Herts, Beds and Bucks but can also offer a Nationwide service.

Mel has also collaborated with other lawyers on company/commercial acquisitions dealing with the property element of those acquisitions 

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I cannot fault the service we received from Setfords. Mel and Kate were excellent from start to finish. They kept me updated at all times, responded promptly to any queries and never made me feel as...

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Really helpful and knowledgeable. Worked really hard to tie my sale and purchase together as they both started at different times.

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Really helpful and worked really hard to get my sale and purchase to tie up.

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Very very efficient and professional , completely on top of everything , especially as this was a difficult Move with buyers and buyers solicitors , Mel and Kate worked and kept at it , saving my...

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Friendly and efficient staff, always contactable and dealt with my house sale efficiently

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We chose Setfords as they had a solicitor local to us. The solicitor and administrstor were quick to respond to any communication. We could see they were 'working for us' prompting the other party's...

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This is the second time I’ve used Mel Lawrence this year, first to sell my house, and this time to remove me from a BTL mortgage with an ex. It really does make such a difference having a solicitor...

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Very thorough work done, made sure every little detail is checked and correct

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They were fast, efficient and friendly.

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Melanie was extremely efficient and thorough when dealing with the purchase of my house which turned out to be more complicated than expected. I will definitely employ her services again.

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An excellent service from start to finish. They kept us informed every step of the way and always answered our many queries. I highly recommend Setfords!

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We will certainly be using Setfords again. Five star service with the human touch. I want to thank Kate Taylor & Mel Lawrence for their outstanding work on our behalf. Kate & Mel gave us confidence,...

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Setfords was amazing, they always responded quickly and made me feel I could ask them anything. Amazing service and lovely people.

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Everyone at Setfords were very helpful throughout the entire process. They answered any questions we had promptly and professionally.

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I couldn’t be any happier with the high quality service received by Mel Lawerence and Kate Taylor! I will Definitely be using Setfords services again in the future and I would highly recommend

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We couldn’t fault Mel and Kate - they got us through our house sale despite a few stumbles along the way ! Would definitely recommend Setfords.

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Mel and Kate went above and beyond for us every step of the way in what turned out to be a nightmare of a house chain. We were kept updated at every turn - nothing was too much trouble for...

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Excellent service - thank goodness for Mel Lawrence's persistence to get documents we needed to enable completion to take place on the last possible date for stamp duty relief. Phew! Saved me...

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I have had a very positive experience with Setfords Solicitors. Staff are helpful and polite and communicate well with clear explanations of the processes involved. Calls and emails are returned...

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