Testimonials

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

Latest news by Eugene Pritchard

Successful application for termination of Parental Responsibility

Termination of Parental Responsibility is rarely made by the Court and only ever in exceptional circumstances. Following a recent private family law case acting for a mother who successfully obtained a termination of Parental Responsibility order to end the father’s Parental Responsibility, we asked Laura Martin-Read, Senior Associate Solicitor to explain what Parental Responsibility is

Spring Budget – Key highlights for businesses

Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget on 6 March, and it will probably be his last major fiscal announcement ahead of this year’s anticipated general election. With a focus on reducing tax for the working population and helping parents, there were several announcements in the Budget that affect businesses and employees which I consider and

Peppercorn ground rent for new lease flats

Parliament has just passed The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 which will impose a peppercorn ground rent in new leases of flats. There will be a few exceptions such as shared ownership properties and in Islamic financing – they will continue to include rent.  Ground rents will also be allowed to remain in flats

Streamlined land scheme to boost number of new homes

The government is hoping to provide more new homes by improving the way land is made available to developers, making it easier and more streamlined. Homes England launched its new Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to mark a significant shift in the way the agency procures housebuilders, as well as increasing flexibility and accessibility.

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