Co-Founder / Joint CEO / Director
Robert is co-founder and Joint Chief Executive Officer of PLS Solicitors. He collaborates closely with Aashim Dhand. He spearheads the overall management and strategic direction of the business and helps shape the firm’s long-term vision and strategy.
An accomplished Commercial and Residential Property Solicitor, Robert qualified in 2007. He honed his conveyancing skills at Brabners and Eversheds before co-founding PLS with Aashim.
4 min readMortgage Deposit vs Exchange Deposit: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know
Your mortgage deposit is your total contribution to the purchase price (typically 5–10% for first-time buyers). Your exchange deposit is the portion of that money (usually 10% of the price), paid to the seller’s solicitor at exchange of contracts to make the deal legally binding. Same money, two different jobs at two different stages of the home buying process. ...
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2 min read5 Star Friday: “It Really Felt Like She Was Invested in Our House Purchase”
This week, we are sharing a brilliant review for Sarah Evans, who managed a client through a property purchase with a tight turnaround and delivered exactly when it mattered most. From chasing the sellers solicitors to proactively keeping her clients updated, Sarah’s commitment to getting the job done shone through at every stage. “Can’t recommend...
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5 min readWhy Solicitor ask for ID, Source of funds, and Bank Statements from a first-time buyer?
Your solicitor isn’t being nosy! They’re legally required to verify your identity and check where your deposit money came from before they can act for you. These checks are called client due diligence, and they’re mandatory under UK anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Every buyer goes through them. The good news? The Conveyancing solicitor for first time buyers who responding quickly with clear, complete documents...
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