Machins Solicitors Announces Promotion of Victoria Grant to Senior Associate
Machins announce the promotion of Victoria Grant to Senior Associate in the Family team.
Eugene Pritchard
Buying & Selling a Home
Partner, Residential Conveyancing Team
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Testimonials
I had a great experience working with Eugene on my house purchase. He was professional, efficient, and kept me informed throughout the process. Everything was handled smoothly, and I really appreciated his attention to detail. Highly recommend their services!
Client Feedback Form – January 2025
Excellent service from Eugene and the rest of his team. Many thanks for a super smooth conveyance. Will certainly use you for all future dealings. Many thanks.
Eugene's knowledge of the process is fantastic. He was easy to get hold of by simply calling his line – he always picked up. He responded to emails within a day.
Brought my 1st home using Machins Solicitors with Eugene taking control of it for me, He was brilliant from day 1, replied to all my emails/questions, very helpful and very professional, guided me through out the process of it all. I highly recommend him and the company, he took all the stress and anxiety that I thought I had coming my way
Google 5* Review
I just wanted to take the time to say thank you both, for your services and helping me along the way, being a new home owner and buying alone, I knew nothing about anything so you had to receive plenty of simple questions from me every other day. I'm grateful for your help and patience.
Mr Pritchard I would like to thank you for the support regarding quick completion of the transaction. I was very impressed with the effectiveness of your work and immediate feedback to raised issues. I will be more than happy to recommend your services to my friends.
Mr R.G.
Thank you very much for your professionalism in dealing with this matter, it was a pleasure to have yourself and Machins represent me. A job well done by all!
Mr H Velli
The work was done efficiently and professionally. Advice was given whenever asked for and was given with regard to the law but also with common sense applied.
About Eugene
Eugene is a graduate of Newcastle University and attended the College of Law. He qualified as a solicitor in 2002. Eugene joined Machins as an assistant solicitor in the Residential Conveyancing team and has wide-ranging experience of residential property transactions. He became a partner in November 2021.
Specialist practice areas
- Buying or Selling a Home
- Lease Extensions
- Variation of Leases
- Residential Developments
- Purchasing New Properties
- Help to Buy
- Shared Ownership Properties
- Lease Drafting
- Mortgages and Remortgages
- Tenancy Agreements
- Transfer of Equity
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Peppercorn ground rent for new lease flats
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