Sajith Pillai Consultant Solicitor - Residential and Commercial Property
Sajith Pillai qualified as a lawyer from the University of Mangalore, India in 2001 and enrolled as a solicitor in the United Kingdom in 2009. He has been working as a conveyancing solicitor ever since. Sajith specialises in all aspects of conveyancing for both residential and commercial properties.
Sajith’s work mostly comes through recommendations from his clients, agents, and mortgage advisors. His real-world and deal-focused approach allows him to achieve clients' goals in challenging timeframes.
Sajith previously worked as a salaried partner in a Berkshire firm and as an Associate Solicitor in the London office of a Hampshire firm.
Qualifications and professional memberships
- Bachelor of Academic Law (BAL), Mangalore University, India, 1999
- Bachelor of Law (LLB), Mangalore University, India, 2001
- Admitted as an Advocate in India, July 2001
- Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) from BPP Professional Education UK in March 2009
- Admitted as a Solicitor, July 2009
Experience and expertise
Sajith has over 24 years of experience in law. His practice focuses on:
- Advising and assisting with all aspects of buying and selling residential property (freehold and leasehold), including the drafting of contracts, raising and responding to enquiries, investigating title, making relevant searches, exchanging contracts, and attending to the completion of transactions.
- Advising and assisting in relation to the sale or purchase of new build properties.
- Assisting in re-mortgages.
- Advising and assisting with Right to Buy transactions.
- Advising and assisting with transfers of equity.
- Advising and assisting with buying or selling at auction, including the preparation of auction packs.
- Drafting leases and advising as to Deeds of Variation and Rectification.
- Advising and assisting with lease extensions.
- Advising and assisting with the preparation of transfers of part.
- Advising and assisting with commercial property transactions, including acting for landlords or tenants in the grant or acquisition of leases, advising on Head of Terms, drafting leases, sub-leases and assignment of leases, and drafting Rent Deposit Deeds.
- Advising and assisting with the sale of businesses.
Languages
Sajith is fluent in the Indian languages Hindi, and Malayalam and can understand Tamil.
Other activities
Sajith is associated with the local branch of a national charity and is part of local community associations.
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VerifiedGreat experience working with Sajith. Very prompt with response and patiently explained when we had a a lot of questions. Would recommend to everyone!
VerifiedI would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks for the outstanding professional service provided by Mr.Sajith Pillai in relation to my recent property purchase. Their expertise in...
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VerifiedAs first-time buyers, we thought the process was going to be complex for us but Sajith Pillai made everything clear for us. Communication was clear throughout and completion day went smoothly. I...
VerifiedWe have good experience.Really appreciate your service and commitment.
VerifiedSajith Pillai is exceptionally knowledgeable and brought outstanding clarity to the entire property process. He was incredibly proactive in chasing up our file and ensured every step moved forward...
VerifiedI wanted to give a huge shoutout to Setfords Solicitors for helping me achieve my dream of owning a 3-bedroom house! I’m especially grateful to Sajith pillai, who guided me through every single...
VerifiedWe used setford solicitors for our conveyancing when buying our first home, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Our solicitor, Sajith Pillai was always available to answer...
VerifiedI recently sold my property and used Setfords Mr. Sajith as my solicitor. This was the second time I’ve worked with him, and once again, I received excellent service. He is very professional, easy...
VerifiedSetford solicitors made the whole house-buying process smooth and stress-free. I been helped by Sajith Pillai.He was professional, responsive, and kept me informed every step of the way. I really...
VerifiedAppreciate support from Solicitor Mr. Sajith Pillai for my property sales. His responses were prompt and clear. The advises gave me confidence in the deal. Thank you very much!
VerifiedI would recommend Setfords. The solicitor Sajith who I have been dealing with has been very helpful.
VerifiedPromptness, Perseverance and Determination of Sajith has helped to complete the exchange in an unimaginable speed and perfection. Would always recommend Sajith to anyone I know. He is the best. Met...
VerifiedWe approached Mr. Sajith Pillai because he was highly recommended by a colleague. After working with him for our house purchase we understand why. He was kind and patient throughout the process and...
VerifiedWe had an excellent experience working with Setfords. The process of buying a house can often be stressful, but Mr. Sajith Pillai made it truly seamless and positive. He was consistently responsive,...
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