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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Residential Property
We don't have anything negative about the service we received. Communication was fantastic - Charlie responded to our emails very promptly (mostly on the same day) and kept us in the loop all of the way. We were very lucky that it was smooth sailing and couldn't have asked for a better solicitor. Thank you so much!
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
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Commercial Property
Charlie managed our sale and purchase for us. She responded to all of our questions very quickly and thoroughly. We were extremely impressed with Charlie's service and would 100% recommend her.
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 27 June, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you were impressed with Charlie’s service and that she was responsive and thorough throughout your sale and purchase. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. Best regards, Ward Gethin Archer
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Residential Property
Great personal service as usual from Charlie and her team. Hits the right tempo for a smooth transaction
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 23 June, 2025
Dear Norman, Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad Charlie and the team continue to provide the personal service that makes your transactions run smoothly. Best regards, Ward Gethin Archer Limited
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Residential Property
I was extremely impressed with the service I received from Charlie Bowden. She was incredibly diligent and determined to get the answers she needed. Her firm approach was much appreciated by me and helped me to complete with minimum issues. I am extremely grateful to her.
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 19 June, 2025
Dear Diana, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted Charlie's diligence and determination made your process smooth and issue-free. Best regards, Ward Gethin Archer Limited
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House Sale
We can highly recommend Charlie, as she made the whole process completely seamless and stress free, acting for us with our house sale and being by our side. Always available for advice and guidance and she deserves immense credit for her professionalism and courtesy throughout the whole process.
Well done and thanks again Charlie !
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 03 June, 2025
Thank you for the kind words, Nick. Charlie and the team are delighted to have made the process smooth and stress-free for you. We appreciate your recommendation!
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Residential Property
A positive experience,every thing explained as required and efficient.
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 19 May, 2025
Thank you, Jackie. Glad to hear everything was clearly explained and handled efficiently by Charlie.
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Residential Property
Very efficient service. Charlie came back to me very quickly with any queries/ questions that I gad.Professional and friendly at all times.
Lawyer named in this review: Charlie Bowden
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 14 May, 2025
Thank you for the great feedback, Sheila. We're happy to hear that Charlie provided quick and professional service. We appreciate your support!
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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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