At WBW Solicitors, we understand that every client has unique needs when it comes to property transactions. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or someone navigating complex family property matters, our experienced team is here to provide expert legal advice tailored to your situation.
We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive, personalised approach to property law. Every transaction, whether straightforward or complex, is handled with care and attention to detail. Our team takes the time to understand your specific goals and circumstances, ensuring you feel informed and confident at every stage of the process.
With years of experience across a broad spectrum of property matters, we’ve supported clients through everything from first-time purchases to intricate lease agreements. Our local expertise across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset allows us to navigate regional nuances and provide practical, timely advice that makes a real difference.
What We Do
WBW Solicitors specialise in providing a full range of property legal services, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for our clients. From buying or selling your home to navigating shared ownership schemes or leasehold matters, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Where We Are Based
We are proudly based in the UK, with 13 offices across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. Our expert property team offers tailored legal services to clients throughout the UK, not just in the South West. Whether you are a first-time buyer, moving home, or investing in property, we strive to deliver high-quality advice, exceptional service, and cost-effective legal solutions wherever you are.
Unrivalled Expertise in Property Law
Our specialist property team has years of experience handling a diverse range of transactions. From freehold and leasehold purchases to remortgaging and family property matters, we’ve encountered and resolved the challenges you might face during your property journey. With extensive knowledge of both the local and national property markets, we are committed to delivering a quick, stress-free, and professional service.
Need Property Legal Advice?
Ready to move forward with your property plans? Contact us today to discuss your needs and schedule a consultation with our expert team. WBW Solicitors are here to help you make the right move.
First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home is exciting but can feel overwhelming. Our friendly team will guide you through every step, from understanding contracts to managing completion day, ensuring the process is smooth and stress-free.
Home Movers
If you are upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, we handle all aspects of your sale or purchase with efficiency and care, so you can focus on your next chapter.
Remortgaging
Simplify the remortgaging process with our clear, straightforward advice. We’ll help you secure your new deal without unnecessary delays.
Shared Ownership & Affordable Housing
Navigating shared ownership schemes or affordable housing purchases can be complex. We have the expertise to guide you through these unique processes.
Leasehold Owners
We provide specialist support for lease extensions, freehold purchases, and advice on managing your leasehold property effectively.
Solicitor
01803 407634
JoO’Donovan@wbw.co.uk
Jo O’Donovan is a Solicitor at WBW Solicitors and is based in our Torquay office. She joined the firm in 2018 and, as of May 2025, has taken on a new role within our Commercial…
Partner
01566 771115
helendavies@wbw.co.uk
Helen Davies is a Partner specialising in commercial and agricultural property work, in our property and farms and estates teams. She is the Branch Manager of our Launceston office. Helen qualified as a solicitor in…
Associate
01803 407621
carlaeagleson@wbw.co.uk
Carla Eagleson is an Associate in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2020 and is based in the Torquay office. Carla specialises in residential conveyancing matters, including the sale and…
Property Support Solicitor
01626 202410
juliemcdermott@wbw.co.uk
Julie McDermott is a Property Support Solicitor and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2012 and is based in our Newton Abbot office. Julie specialises in all aspects…
Property Advisor
01395 200372
daniellesowden@wbw.co.uk
Danielle Sowden is a Property Advisor and works in the Residential Conveyancing Department at WBW Solicitors in the firms Exmouth office. Danielle started with the firm as a Conveyancing Assistant in 2014 and has over…
Partner
01626 202370
ashtonsutcliffe@wbw.co.uk
Ashton Sutcliffe is a Partner in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2015 and is based in the Bovey Tracey office where she is a Branch Manager. Ashton specialises in residential…
Licensed Conveyancer
01395 272241
louisegarnsey@wbw.co.uk
Profile Louise Garnsey is a Licensed Conveyancer and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 1997 and is based in our Exmouth office. Louise specialises in Residential Conveyancing matters,…
Joint Managing Partner
01392 260108
sarahwitheridge@wbw.co.uk
LinkedIn
Sarah Witheridge is the Joint Managing Partner and Head of Property Department at WBW Solicitors, she is also part of the Farms & Estates team specialising in dealing with agricultural property work. Sarah has been…
Chartered Legal Executive
01297 630732
nicholahedditch@wbw.co.uk
Nichola Hedditch is a Chartered Legal Executive and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in January 2024 and is based in the Axminster office. With over 20 years of…
Senior Associate
01626 202382
darrenheard@wbw.co.uk
Darren Heard is a Senior Associate and works in the Commercial Property department at WBW Solicitors. He joined the firm in 2019 and is based in our Newton Abbot office. Darren specialises in Commercial Property…
Property Advisor
01626 202396
jesspage@wbw.co.uk
LinkedIn
Jess Page is a Property Advisor in the Property Department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2019 and is based in the Newton Abbot office. Jess deals with residential property matters including sales,…
Solicitor
01392 260153
warrendouglas@wbw.co.uk
LinkedIn
Warren Douglas is a Solicitor and works in the Property Department at WBW Solicitors. He joined the firm in March 2023 and is based in our Exeter office. Warren has a wealth of experience in…
Legal Assistant
01803 407623
eveprentice@wbw.co.uk
Eve Prentice is a Legal Assistant who is currently working in the Residential Conveyancing Department in Torquay. She joined the firm in 2019, working for various Fee Earners and Partners. Having successfully completed her apprenticeship…
Property Advisor
01392 260162
sophiesnell@wbw.co.uk
Sophie Snell is a Property Advisor at WBW Solicitors. She is based in the Exeter office and joined the firm in 2021. Sophie is a member of our Commercial Property team though she does have…
Chartered Legal Executive
01392 260102
zoeywubbels@wbw.co.uk
Zoey Wübbels is a Chartered Legal Executive and works in the Commercial Property department within the Business Services Team at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2025 and is based in the Exeter and…
Consultant Solicitor
01395 517930
davidwheaton@wbw.co.uk
David Wheaton is a Consultant Solicitor and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. He joined the firm in 2018 and is based in our Sidmouth office. David specialises in all aspects of residential…
Associate
01803 546170
benthomas@wbw.co.uk
Ben Thomas is an Associate and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. He joined the firm in April 2023 and is currently based in our Brixham office. Ben specialises in residential sales and purchases including leasehold…
Partner
01392 260113
anjunewcombe@wbw.co.uk
Anju Newcombe is a Partner in the property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2018 and is based in the Exeter office. Anju practises in most areas of residential property, but specialises…
Senior Associate
01566 771117
mariemoore@wbw.co.uk
Marie Moore is a Senior Associate and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2007 and is based in our Launceston office. Marie undertakes all aspects of residential property…
Associate
01803 546 116
gisellesayed@wbw.co.uk
Giselle Sayed is an Associate and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2012 and is based in our Paignton office. Giselle specialises in a range of residential conveyancing…
Partner
01297 626957
katrinaskeels@wbw.co.uk
Katrina Skeels is a Partner and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2021 as part of a merger with Beviss & Beckingsale solicitors, with whom she had worked…
Associate
01566 771102
louisecrockford@wbw.co.uk
Louise Crockford is an Associate and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 1988 and is based in our Launceston office. In 2023, Louise obtained her CILEX Level 7…
Associate
01803 407628
louiseevers@wbw.co.uk
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Louise Evers is an Associate at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in September 2019 and and is based in our Brixham office. Louise specialises in residential property matters and has experience in both freehold and…
Legal Assistant
01803 407632
alexchamberlain@wbw.co.uk
Alex Chamberlain is a Legal Assistant and works in the Property department. He joined the firm in 2024 and is based in the Torquay office. Alex specialises in Residential Conveyancing and has experience in dealing…
Solicitor
01626 202376
rodlewis@wbw.co.uk
Rod Lewis is a Solicitor and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. He joined the firm in 1993 and is based in the Bovey Tracey office. Rod specialises in Residential Conveyancing, but also…
Partner
01404 548068
sanjeevharash@wbw.co.uk
Sanjeev Harash is a Partner and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. He joined the firm in 2021 as part of a merger with Beviss & Beckingsale solicitors, with whom he had worked…
Property Advisor
01404 548079
gemmaeveleigh@wbw.co.uk
Gemma Eveleigh is a Property Advisor and works in the Residential Conveyancing department at WBW Solicitors. Gemma joined the firm in 2013 and is based in the Honiton office. Gemma specialises in residential conveyancing matters including…
Legal Assistant
01392 260106
lucywilliams@wbw.co.uk
Lucy Williams is a Legal Assistant and works in the New Build Team within the Conveyancing department at WBW solicitors. She joined the firm in October 2019 and is based in the Exeter office. Lucy…
Property Advisor
01392 260168
samanthawaters@wbw.co.uk
LinkedIn
Samantha Waters is a Property Advisor and works in the Property Department. Samantha joined the firm in 2025 and works in the Exeter and Newton Abbot offices. Samantha is experienced in dealing with all aspects…
Partner
01626 202398
samthompson@wbw.co.uk
Sam Thompson is a Partner in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in October 2015 and is based in the Newton Abbot office. She specialises in all aspects of residential property….
Partner
01626 202414
traceypearce@wbw.co.uk
LinkedIn
Tracey Pearce is a Partner in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 1986 and is the Branch Manager of our Bovey Tracey office. Tracey specialises in all aspects of residential…
Senior Associate
01803 546118
yvonnekellow@wbw.co.uk
Yvonne Kellow is a Senior Associate and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in September 2013 and is based in the Paignton office. Yvonne has over 30 years of…
Senior Associate
01566 771020
rebeccastanbury@wbw.co.uk
Rebecca Stanbury is a Senior Associate and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in March 2020 and is based in the firm’s Launceston office. Rebecca deals with commercial, agricultural…
Legal Assistant
01566 771103
carlykingdon@wbw.co.uk
Carly Kingdon is a Legal Assistant and works in the Property Department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2001 and is based in our Launceston office. Carly deals with new enquiries and quotes…
Partner
01395 517939
alexandracroft@wbw.co.uk
LinkedIn
Alexandra Croft is a Partner and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in June 2021 and is the Branch Manager of our Sidmouth office. Alexandra specialises in Residential Property…
Associate
01392 260139
suzannemillage@wbw.co.uk
Suzanne Millage is an Associate and CLC Licensed Conveyancer and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2022 as part of a merger with Crosse + Crosse Solicitors, with…
Partner
01803 407663
gillbratcher@wbw.co.uk
Profile Gill Bratcher is a Partner and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 1999 and is based in our Torquay office. Gill specialises in all aspects of residential…
Partner
01404 548064
debbiehamzij@wbw.co.uk
Debbie Hamzij is a Partner and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2010 and is based in our Honiton office. Debbie specialises in all aspects of residential conveyancing…
Partner
01803 407625
anthonyfripp@wbw.co.uk
LinkedIn
Anthony Fripp is a Partner and Head of the Business Services Team and Head of Commercial Property. He joined the firm in 2006 and is the Branch Manager of our Exeter office. Anthony has expertise…
Partner
01392 260124
joannehayes@wbw.co.uk
Joanne Hayes is a Partner and works in the Residential Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2017 and is based in our Exeter office. Joanne specialises in a wide variety of…
Associate
01392 260104
lisawilcock@wbw.co.uk
Lisa Wilcock is an Associate and works in the Property department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in April 2022 and is based in our Exeter office. Lisa specialises in all aspects of Residential…
Associate
01803 546131
rachaelharvey@wbw.co.uk
LinkedIn
Rachael Harvey is an Associate in the Property Department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in November 2020 and is based in the Paignton office. Rachael specialises in all aspects of freehold and leasehold…
Licensed Conveyancer
01460 269711
annekeate@wbw.co.uk
Anne Keate is a Licensed Conveyancer and works in the Property Department at WBW Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2021 and is based in the Axminster office. Anne specialises in all aspects of residential…
Supporting Miss T on Her Property Journey
Miss T was excited to purchase her first home and approached WBW Solicitors for guidance during this important milestone. Understanding how special this occasion was, we assigned a dedicated solicitor to provide tailored advice and comprehensive conveyancing services.
“As a first-time buyer, WBW made the entire process easy and stress-free. They answered all my questions promptly and provided clear guidance at every step. The purchase went smoothly from start to finish, and I couldn’t fault the service I received. I would highly recommend WBW Solicitors to anyone navigating their property transaction.”
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Thank you for your help Louise, it is very much appreciated. I will come to you if I require your services in the future and will certainly recommend you to friends and family.
Thank you for the excellent service you provided. We highly recommend the WBW Solicitors team for their quality of service and attention to detail.
We found Giselle to be friendly and very helpful, she saw us through some quite difficult times. Thank you so much.
Can’t thank you enough for your responses and draft. I am extremely grateful for your hard work and what you have managed to do in a tight schedule, especially round Christmas.
Ben always treated me with absolute courtesy and understanding. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone.
The whole team was helpful, ensuring progress was never delayed. A special thanks to Nichola Hedditch—she was our voice of reason during a difficult transaction and incredibly supportive. I have already recommended WBW to many others!
Julie McDermott is always a pleasure to work with. She is polite and talks in a manner that is understandable.
Debbie was extremely helpful and always kept us informed without us having to chase for information.
Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into getting my house purchase across the line.
Gill Bratcher was very helpful throughout the whole process and would 100% use her in the future for any other requirements.
Alexandra Croft and Debbie Baker have been extremely kind, supportive and professional throughout our dealings with them.
All staff were professional, knowledgeable and courteous. I was kept informed throughout the process, and the reception staff were friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. Congratulations to everyone on providing an excellent service.
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