Suzanne Porteous

Suzanne Porteous

Senior Chartered Legal Executive

Residential Property

Suzanne guides clients through all aspects of residential property transactions, from straightforward purchases to complex development projects.

Based in our Redhill office, Suzanne brings over 20 years of expertise to help clients achieve their property goals efficiently and smoothly.

With a practical, proactive approach, Suzanne specialises in anticipating and resolving potential issues early in transactions, ensuring her clients can move forward with confidence.

Her depth of experience spans the full spectrum of residential property work, from freehold and leasehold transactions to new builds, equity releases and lease extensions. Suzanne’s down-to-earth manner and problem-solving mindset help clients navigate their property journey with minimal stress.

Suzanne has built strong relationships with estate agents, mortgage advisors and other property professionals across the region, enabling her to facilitate smooth transactions for her clients.

Her commitment to clear communication and efficient processes has earned her a loyal following of clients who regularly recommend her services.

Experience

High-value residential acquisition

Acting for a high-profile sports personality in the swift acquisition of a property, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to complete within challenging timescales

International investment portfolio

Supporting an international investor with a complex portfolio purchase involving multiple new-build properties and detailed lease negotiations

Development project management

Advising a property developer on land acquisition and subsequent plot sales, including handling intricate planning and infrastructure considerations

Complex lease extension

Managing a complicated lease extension case involving multiple parties and successfully resolving historical title issues

What our clients say:

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“Suzanne Porteous is knowledgeable and great to deal with, even in the inevitable stressful times and I would have no hesitation in recommending her strongly.”

Recent Residential Property Client

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“Suzanne and team were easy to get hold of throughout, they gave clear advice and explained the process very well. Suzanne worked hard to ensure that exchange and completion went ahead as scheduled.”

Recent Residential Property Client

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“Suzanne was fantastic. She was responsive, efficient, organised and professional. This was my third house sale in the UK and by far the fastest and smoothest.”

Recent Residential Property Client

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