Goodchild Vizard & Smart

Business Details

39 Years

experience

Trusted Conveyancing Services in Northampton

Established in 1987, Goodchild Vizard & Smart has built a reputation as a trusted provider of conveyancing services, specialising in residential property transactions across England and Wales. Our team of qualified Licensed Conveyancers brings decades of combined experience to every transaction, ensuring clients receive independent legal advice tailored to their specific needs. As one of the first Licensed Conveyancing practices following the end of solicitors' monopoly, we have maintained our position at the forefront of property law through a commitment to transparency, efficiency, and client-focused service.

Our expertise spans sales, purchases, re-mortgages, equity transfers, and specialist schemes like Help to Buy, supported by our panel status with major lenders. We prioritise clear communication through preferred client channels while maintaining professional indemnity insurance for added security. With dedicated legal professionals handling each case from start to finish, we combine local knowledge with national standards to deliver hassle-free property transactions at competitive prices.

Services

Residential Conveyancing Property Transfers Equity Transfers Re-Mortgage Services Auction Property Conveyancing Shared Ownership Schemes Help to Buy Transactions Leasehold Conveyancing

Details

Year established: 1987

Highlights and features

We have 35+ years of specialist conveyancing experience since 1987
Our team includes qualified Legal Executives and Licensed Conveyancers
No hidden charges with guaranteed fixed-price estimates
Panel approved by major banks and building societies
Dedicated lawyer handles your transaction from start to finish

Associations and certifications

Council for Licensed Conveyancers

Website

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Services

Residential Conveyancing

We handle all aspects of residential property transactions including sales, purchases, and transfers. Our qualified conveyancers ensure legal compliance while maintaining transparent pricing. Clients benefit from dedicated case management and local property market knowledge.

Re-Mortgage Services

Specialist re-mortgaging services for major lenders and building societies. We streamline the process with no additional fees, maintaining legal compliance while ensuring smooth transitions between mortgage providers for residential properties.

Equity Transfers

Legal handling of equity transfers in residential properties, whether with or without mortgage adjustments. Our conveyancers manage the legal documentation for changing ownership shares while ensuring compliance with current property laws.

Auction Property Conveyancing

Comprehensive conveyancing for auction properties, including pre-auction contract reviews and post-sale legal processing. We ensure all legal requirements are met within tight auction timelines for residential properties.

Help to Buy Transactions

Specialist support for Help to Buy purchases, managing the 5% deposit scheme and government equity loan arrangements. Our conveyancers ensure compliance with scheme requirements while maintaining transparent pricing structures.

People

James Tricker

Partner

Qualified Legal Executive and Licensed Conveyancer with over 30 years' experience in residential conveyancing, joining the firm in 2000 and becoming partner in 2007.

Michelle Denton

Partner

Licensed Conveyancer with specialist residential property experience, qualified through the Council for Licensed Conveyancers in 2009 and joining the firm in 2013 after career progression from office junior.

Questions

What areas do you cover for conveyancing services?

We provide residential conveyancing services across England and Wales, handling property transactions in both urban and rural locations.

Are your conveyancing fees fixed or hourly?

We offer fixed-fee conveyancing with no hidden charges - the estimate provided will be the total amount you pay.

Do you handle Help to Buy scheme transactions?

Yes, we specialise in Help to Buy transactions, assisting clients with the 5% deposit scheme and government equity loans.

Can you handle re-mortgage transactions?

We manage re-mortgage transactions for all major lenders and building societies at no additional charge.

What qualifications do your conveyancers hold?

Our team includes Licensed Conveyancers and Chartered Legal Executives with specialist property law qualifications.

How do you communicate during property transactions?

We use telephone, email or post depending on client preference, ensuring regular updates throughout the transaction process.

Reviews (4)

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Lisa Twiselton

Aug 26, 2021 Report

Couldn't recommend this company enough! I dealt with Michelle Denton and Sarah Peddel and the service they deliver is brilliant, I wouldn't use anyone else !

Petagaye Harrison

Aug 22, 2021 Report

I used GVS for my Sale and Purchase and can't rate this firm enough. I dealt with Michelle Denton who was AMAZING, not to mention extremely informative throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend them enough and would happily use their services again. Thanking Michelle again for all her hard work and attention to detail, worth every penny and more!

James Marscheider

Jun 23, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Highly recommend working with Goodchild Vizard & Smart they were proactive, responsive and patient. From listing to completion in 12 weeks in a complicated chain and the stamp duty deadline to beat - Michelle, Nishita and the team are amazing.

Sanjay Roy

Dec 18, 2020 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Brilliant conveyancers. James was a delight to work with and he helped make sure our property purchase went through in super quick time. Very responsive to communications and we will be using them for future purchases. Thank you James and the team!