QualitySolicitors Talbots boosted by fast growth of new build conveyancing arm

LEGAL firm QualitySolicitors Talbots, which has seven offices across the Black Country and Worcestershire, has completed more than 8,000 property cases in the last 12 months, marking £4.2m in fees and representing a 25% increase on the previous year.

The company has enjoyed strong growth in its dedicated ‘new build’ conveyancing team, which specialises in assisting buyers of new homes from builders. 

In the past 12 months, activity has almost doubled in this area and places QualitySolicitors Talbots in the top two law firms in the country providing this niche service.

Mary Mocklow, director at QualitySolicitors Talbots, said: “It has been a fantastic year for our residential property team and this is reflected in our strong performance for December, when we were positioned in the top ten most active firms in the UK.

“There was a conscious decision made in 2010 to build this part of the business and this has paid off, with a clear strategy delivering annual growth year-on-year.”

QualitySolicitors Talbots is looking to build on this success even further in 2016 by increasing annual fees to £5m.

As part of this strategy, the firm has internally appointed Keith Yates as head of residential property and will look to use his experience in residential and commercial conveyancing to maintain and expand its nationwide client base.

He has been involved in the sector for more than 46 years and played a major role in the growth of Stourport-based Lumsdons before it was acquired in 2013 by QualitySolicitors Talbots.

The firm currently offers legal services from offices in Codsall, Dudley, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Stourport and Wolverhampton.