Emma has an LLB from Reading University. She is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and is working towards becoming a Graduate Member.
Three questions with Emma
What is the most misunderstood thing about conveyancing?
That conveyancing is just a checklist process. It’s not. Properties are different. People’s circumstances are different. So, every property transaction is different. There is no ‘one size fits all’ procedure. A lot of people don’t see the whole story, and all the elements involved, which can cause things to get complex. It’s our job to look at the bigger picture, be proactive with our advice, and ensure the human element is not overlooked.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
That feeling you get when you call a client to tell them they have exchanged. For most people, buying a property is life-changing in some way or another, and it is great being part of that experience. By that point, I’ll have got to know my client really well and will feel part of their lives. The excitement is usually palpable, and it is so fulfilling.
Favourite place to chill out and why?
By the sea. It doesn’t matter if it’s raining, windy or full sunshine, being by the sea is my happy place. I don’t have to be lying on a beach; I also love a good coastal walk. There’s something about just listening to the sound of the sea – it’s soul-reviving.
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