Sophie Dowdall, Consultant Solicitor | Setfords Solicitors
Sophie Dowdall

Sophie Dowdall Consultant Solicitor

Sophie joined Setfords in March 2013 and brings with her significant amount of experience from across the Property/ Real Estate and Wills and Probate sphere, she advises a range of clients in and around the Surrey area.

Sophies areas of expertise are:

  • Residential and Commercial conveyancing matters / transactions as well as more complex high value sales and purchases with experience working with developers, Trusts and Islamic Financial structures.
  • Handling the sale and acquisition of SMEs
  • Drafting and negotiating new commercial leases
  • Granting and assignment of commercial leases
  • Dealing with plot sales and purchases
  • Leasehold Enfranchisement (the process of buying your freehold and obtaining lease extensions),
  • Drafting Wills and Administering estates
  • Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorneys

Sophies ethos centers around a forward thinking, progressive and dynamic approach that makes things transparent and clear for her clients. As a result she enjoys a close working relationships with a number of her clients and other professionals in Surrey, London and across the South East. Sophie aims to do everything she can to make things as easy and stress-free as possible and is happy to meet with you at any stage of your transaction and explain the process to you in a straightforward manner. Sophie has a high level of clients who return to use her services, a number of client testimonials are available upon request. She is always available to take or return a call or email to discuss any potential matters and is happy to visit clients in their home, even outside normal office hours, if this is more convenient.

Sophie Lives in Walton-on-Thames with her Husband and two Daughters.

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Sophie Dowdall provided an outstanding service from the outset to completion. She was extremely professional and prompt with all lines of enquiry. Her diligence and attention to detail was exemplary....

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Very happy with Setfords Solicitors. Sophie was our solicitor and we are very happy with how our case was handled, the timeframes, advice and support.

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I cannot recommend setfords highly enough, having recently moved , Sophie Dowdall was excellent throughout the whole process, kept me informed all the time and very easy to talk to

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Setfords are excellent . They answered any questions we had, were very informative and the service was first class throughout

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With reference to the selling and buying of my properties, Sophie Dowdall gave me excellent service and attention. Always so pleasant and informative. I would always recommend her to my friends.

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Our Solicitor for conveyancing, Sophie, was efficient, communicative and professional. No negative comments about Setfords on what was a long and difficult sale do to external factors.

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Sophie Dowdalli was our solicitor. She handled everything very professionally. We were stuck with our middleman who arranged mortgage for us but she went out of her way to get that sorted and...

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This is a briiliant firm to have working for you! Our conveyancing solicitor was fantastic, very professional and down to earth. Good communication and clear explanation. Cannot recommend them enough!

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Easy to deal with, very efficient and very reasonably priced. Wouldn't hesitate to use again.

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Sophie was helpful and provided quick responses.

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I was very impressed with Sophie Dowdall’s professionalism and communication skills throughout our house purchase and would happily use their services again

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Great work and very responsive

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Sophie was very contactable. Coming back to us on the same day and most of the time within the hour. We were pleased with her help. The bank on the other hand...

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Great Comunication along the way . Thanks Sophie for the Superb service I recieved

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Most pleasant experience! Quick replies and always available to allay any concerns. Very friendly and professional. We will certainly recommend to our friends and family.

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Excellent communication which is essential when purchasing property. I was kept up to date and very efficient response to my emails/phone messages which makes the whole process so much more...

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Fabulous. No problems. Quick to respond to queries / kept us updated. Fab job.

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Very helpful and Sophie helped make the whole process simple and easy for us

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This is my second experience with Setfords and I cannot fault the service I have received.

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Excellent and thorough service, prompt replies to all queries/questions.

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