Chris
Short version:
Charlie Bowden is a legend.
Longer version:
I inquired to 6 different conveyancing firms via their websites for representation to clear a Help2Buy loan.
Charlie B from WGA Dereham & one other firm were the only ones who actually replied to the inquiry with WGA being considerably cheaper than the other.
I accepted WGA’s quote & I moved ahead with Charlie. However soon after, I accepted an offer on the property before the H2B redemption really got going.
This changed the case file considerably & whilst there was an early mistake regarding the quotation for Charlie’s revised scope of service, I’m very happy to say that this mistake was not a foreshadowing of bad things to come (at least from our side!).
Charlie & I largely worked together during what ended up being a pretty awful sale process.
She would do her part of the legal shenanigans & I was her attack dog who would chase H2B, the property’s management company & the estate agents!
(It’s worth mentioning I did this voluntarily & largely before Charlie even had an opportunity to chase herself, at no point did she come across as apathetic!).
We experienced numerous issues interacting with H2B & the buyers solicitor, however Charlie’s constant communication & upbeat demeanour led to me never feeling overwhelmed or ‘out-of-the-picture’.
I always knew where we were in the process, whether it was good or bad.
To me, this is far more important than the “No news is good news” mindset of some.
Charlie & I quickly built a rapport, which allowed her to be herself with me also.
It’s refreshing to work with a solicitor who isn’t a corporate robot with no personality!
Whilst the process wasn’t the smoothest, Charlie’s constant professionalism & work ethic meant our side was always ready to action inquiries when they came in & send returns within an appropriate time frame.
We will certainly be looking to work with Charlie again when we’re in a position to buy.
Many thanks again Charlie!
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 14 April, 2025
Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review, Chris. We're thrilled to hear that Charlie provided excellent service throughout your challenging sale process. Her communication, professionalism, and personal approach clearly made a difference, and we're so grateful for your trust. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
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Charlie Bowden is the goat
As someone with anxiety. I felt very comfortable the whole time. Charlie was always clear and concise and had very good response times to emails. Often being an hour, sometimes less, which made the entire process a bit of a breeze.
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 14 April, 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Olie! We're so glad Charlie was able to provide you with a comfortable and efficient experience. Your feedback means a lot to us!
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House Sale
We are so glad that someone recommended Charlie to us as she was brilliant. We always felt we were in safe hands due to her knowledge, thoroughness and prompt communication, which took the stress out of the house buying process. We will be highly recommending Charlie to others. Thanks so much Charlie!
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 03 April, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Gina. We're so glad Charlie could make your house buying experience stress-free. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future!
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Thank you Charlie
We are so glad that someone recommended Charlie to us as she was brilliant. We always felt we were in safe hands due to her knowledge, thoroughness and prompt communication, which took the stress out of the house buying process. We will be highly recommending Charlie to others. Thanks so much Charlie!
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 03 April, 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Gina. We're thrilled to hear that Charlie made your house buying process smooth and stress-free. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad to have been of help!
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House sale
Truly amazing how easy it has been dealing selling my property. Charlie Bowden has been brilliant from start to finish, kept me well informed all the way through. Thank you & best of luck in the future.
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 01 April, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Phillip. We're so pleased to hear that Charlie made your house sale process easy and kept you informed every step of the way. Best of luck with everything, and we appreciate your recommendation.
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First time buyer success
Charlie has been absolutely amazing. We were dealing with a very difficult case while being under the time pressure of a stamp duty change deadline. She managed to get us over the line which has saved us both a lot of money and work! Charlie regularly communicated with us and kept us informed on what was happening which was needed as we were first time buyers. I have already recommended her to a family friend and will be doing so with anyone else I know buying a home!
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 01 April, 2025
Thank you, Jake. We're thrilled to hear that Charlie was able to help you navigate such a challenging situation and meet the deadline. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're so glad to have been part of your first home buying experience.
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Residential Property
Charlie has been absolutely amazing. We were dealing with a very difficult case while being under the time pressure of a stamp duty change deadline. She managed to get us over the line which has saved us both a lot of money and work! I have already recommended her to a family friend and will be doing so with anyone else I know buying a home!
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 01 April, 2025
Thank you, Jake. We’re so glad Charlie was able to help you navigate a difficult case and meet the stamp duty deadline. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re thrilled to have been part of your home-buying journey.
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The sale was a wonderfully seamless process.
I have used Charlie Bowden for quite a few of my properties for years, selling and buying and each time, she executes the deal brilliantly. She always remains in contact during the press and when we speak, she is lively, friendly and knowledgeable. I never have to chase, Charlie is always on the case!
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 24 March, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Fiona! We’re thrilled to hear that Charlie has consistently provided excellent service throughout your property transactions. Her proactive and friendly approach truly makes a difference. We appreciate your continued trust and highly value your feedback!
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Residential Property
Feqlt with in a polite and courteous way at all times. Always responded to within a timely manner. Explained everything and made the whole process very easy and stress free.
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 17 February, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Gail. Charlie will be so pleased to hear that you found the process easy and stress-free. Providing clear communication and a courteous service is always our goal.
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Residential Property
From the very start of the process Charlie was attentive and informative. Providing us with updates throughout the transaction and guiding us when needed. Nothing was too much of an ask. We were extremely happy with how quickly Charlie completed our matter and her level of professionalism. We cannot recommend her enough, she made the whole process stress free and would definitely use her again with any conveyancing requirements.
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 13 February, 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, Robbie. We’re delighted to hear that Charlie provided you with attentive and informative service throughout your transaction. It's great to know that her professionalism and efficiency made the process stress-free for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d be more than happy to assist you again with any future conveyancing needs.
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Residential Property
Charlie and Leah worked very hard to ensure that the property transaction went smoothly. With limited wrinkles
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 03 February, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Norman. We're glad to hear Charlie and Leah helped make your property transaction smooth and efficient.
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