Residential Property
Our team of property specialists offers a bespoke service that accommodates the personal and commercial requirements of new and existing clients.
Services offered include:
- Portfolio acquisition and refinancing for investors in residential property;
- Acquisition of individual units for portfolio owners;
- Acquisition of residential property for conversion into commercial use (i.e. care, tourism or hospitality);
- Acquisition, disposal and financing of farms, small holdings and equestrian properties;
- Acquisition, disposal and financing of estates and multi occupied landholdings (particularly over multiple titles); and
- Acquisition, disposal and financing of larger rural dwellings, mansions and luxury residential property.
Our residential conveyancing team is small, solicitor led and specialist. We focus on providing a meticulous, commercial service to individuals and corporate entities acquiring, disposing or financing premium residential real estate assets.
For further information contact our lead lawyer Natasha Bunclark here or call 01633 413500.
Client Feedback
Meet the Team
Natasha Bunclark
Partner
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Testimonials:
"I feel that we must write and express our huge thanks and gratitude for Natasha. Her work ethic is amazing, she has acted above and beyond our expectations in a super professional manner. She is a credit to your company and her efficiency is spectacular. We will remain forever in her debt for the work on our behalf and she is the type of solicitor that as a client you dream of."
"I really cannot thank Natasha enough. She is a credit to herself and to RDP Law. I hold both Natasha and RDP in very high regard and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Natasha in the future."
"Natasha was exceptional in every aspect. As we have not previously moved house, she held our hands throughout the process, kept us updated and generally tried to push things along as much as she possibly could. I have received excellent feedback from my Estate Agent, my buyer and the seller regarding Natasha, each of them being fully aware that Natasha was driving the pace. They were all equally impressed with her."
"A huge thank you for arranging and executing our legal side of the property purchase and sale. Everything amazingly, went well in all departments, considering the current [COVID-19] situation. Your approachable professionalism by far exceeded our expectations and we're very grateful for that."
"I wish all solicitors I deal with were as good as Natasha. Superb." (Estate Agent, October 2020)
"At no point have I had to chase Natasha, she is so on the ball."
"Unrivalled skill, support, service, knowledge and speed. Thank you."
Natasha Bunclark
Partner
Natasha is a partner in RDP’s Real Estate team.
Natasha is a commercial real estate lawyer who also deals with high-end residential acquisitions and disposals.
Her residential expertise includes:
- Acquisition and disposal
- Remortgaging
- Transfer of equity
- General land law
Her commercial expertise includes:
- Acquisition and disposal
- Refinancing
Natasha undertook her training contract with a Newport firm while completing the Legal Practice Course part-time, in which she was awarded a distinction and the Leicestershire Law Society Award. Natasha qualified as a solicitor in September 2018.
Rachel Brown
Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
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Testimonials:
"I remain in awe of your professional competence, empathy and intelligence when dealing with an old boy like me. You and your team are the stuff of legend and if you and your team ever, ever need a reference, referral or testimony please do not hesitate to ask.
I have no doubt James is already proud of the work you do although, I’d bet it is often taken for granted by clients like me, who have become accustomed to your world class support. Job well done Team RDP!"
"As always, you have all been absolutely fantastic and the speed you can get the completions done in is not replicated anywhere! So appreciated and look forward to working with you all in the future."
"It’s been great to work with RDP Law on this and know that we were in safe hands!!"
"Very prompt and efficient on the sale of our house"
"Rachel was efficient, approachable and reliable, I was very pleased with the work completed by RDP."
"Rachel, James and Amy have been excellent throughout all transactions showing diligence, patience and professionalism throughout."
"I want to say a big thank you to you for your service. It has all gone so smoothly. You have kept me informed and I have not had to progress the matter to keep it going forward. You have done the job so well and efficiently, I am very grateful and appreciative."
Rachel Brown
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives - Paralegal Member
Rachel is a Chartered Institute of Legal Executives - Paralegal Member and sits within RDP's Real Estate team.
She specialises in:
- Residential and commercial conveyancing
- General land law
- Assembly and sale of development plots
James Davies
Director
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James is recommended by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a real estate lawyer, one of only two lawyers in Wales outside of Cardiff to be so listed. He is also recommended by the Legal 500 for his work as an agricultural lawyer.
Testimonials:
"James Davies is an excellent lawyer to work with on all property transactions. He is always prepared to consider input from the client in the drafting stage if required or if he feels appropriate." Chambers & Partners, 2024
"James Davies is a commercially astute, practical and very responsive lawyer who is a pleasure to work with." Chambers & Partners, 2024
"Talented, knowledgeable and commercially savvy" Legal 500, 2024
"Great deal making smarts" Legal 500, 2023
"Exceptional." Legal 500, 2022
"James Davies has been excellent, especially in relation to development land related matters. He is always responsive and communicative, with superb attention to detail and practical legal advice to reassure clients and fellow professionals." Legal 500, 2021
"Excels in handling commercial real estate work for developers." Legal 500, 2020
In 2018 James was shortlisted for a Law Society Award for Excellence in Practice Management. He also spoke at the 2019 Lexcel Conference on the subject of legal practice management.
James Davies
Director
James is head of RDP’s Real Estate team.
He practices in all areas of commercial real estate but with a particular focus on three core areas:
Development:
James acts for both landowners and developers on the acquisition, sale and strategic assembly of development land. He also advises developers on planning / infrastructure agreements and site assembly.
James’s experience covers both commercial and residential land and ranges from smaller schemes to those spread over large acreages, often with multiple landowners.
He also advises on more complex development joint venture agreements, forward funding agreements and forward purchase agreements.
Renewable energy:
James acts for landowners on all kinds of renewable energy schemes. He has experience of wind, solar, biomass and tidal development projects across the country.
He is particularly experienced in complex schemes spread over multiple land holdings.
Portfolio strategy and management:
James advises clients with large land holdings on the administration of their portfolios. This includes day-to-day management (which often revolves around landlord and tenant law) but also on more strategic mid-to-long-term advice.
Coming soon...
New phosphate guidance in Wales - a red flag for developers
Use it or lose it - 'Right to Regenerate' consultation issued by Housing Secretary
Freezer clauses in options - landowner's guide
Planning Agreements Explained...
Minimum Energy Efficient Standard - A Guide for Landlords
Samantha Pocknell
CILEX Conveyancing Practitioner
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Testimonials:
"I want to thank you for your work and service for the sale of my house. The way we could communicate relieved me of any added stress and the office staff were great whenever I popped down there. Isabelle too with her communication at completion. I have left a review via the rdp law Facebook page. I contacted three companies that were recommended to me when I decided to selll. Your prompt, concise and no pressure communication far surpassed the other companies. Although your quote was a little higher than others, it was well worth it for the work you did and the faith I quickly developed for you to complete it swiftly. I will certainly recommend (and have already)."
"Excellent service. Always returning calls and answering questions in a way that can be understood. My case was sorted efficiently and quickly. Thank you very much."
"We both just wanted to thank you for all your work with the house. We are so grateful that you managed to get us in so quickly! You have been fantastic and very efficient!"
"I just want to personally thank you for acting on my behalf on the sale of the above property. As buying and selling lease holder properties are problematic you have been outstanding. It has been a very stressful time with trying to get the Insurance Schedule from the Landlady, your tenacity won the day and I have no hesitation in highly recommending you to anyone who is looking for a Solicitor for conveyancing."
Samantha Pocknell
CILEx Conveyancing Practitioner
Samantha is a CILEx Conveyancing Practitioner who deals with high-end residential acquisitions and disposals.
Samantha has over 20 years' experience in residential conveyancing and became a CILEx Conveyancing Practitioner in 2019.
Her residential expertise includes:
- Acquisition and disposal
- Remortgaging
- Transfer of equity
- General land law
