Mackrell Solicitors advises individuals, families and property investors on residential transactions across London and the UK. From prime central London acquisitions to cross-border purchases and multi-property portfolios, our team provides clear, expert legal advice — handled from instruction through to completion with care and discretion.
We act across the full range of residential property matters — from first purchases and remortgages through to high-value acquisitions, portfolio transactions and complex cross-border arrangements.
We regularly act for private individuals, investors and their advisers on high-value residential transactions across London — including prime and super-prime acquisitions where discretion, speed and accuracy are equally important.
Our clients include UK and international buyers, family trusts, and investors managing property alongside wider financial and estate planning arrangements. Whatever the structure of your transaction, our team will ensure it is handled correctly, confidentially and without unnecessary disruption to your other affairs.
We work closely with private banks, wealth managers, estate agents and other trusted advisers to keep transactions coordinated and on track — without you having to manage the process yourself. Ben leads our residential property practice and has extensive experience advising on high-value and prime London transactions, portfolio acquisitions and cross-border purchases. He is supported by a team of dedicated solicitors and associates with deep knowledge of the London market.
Ben Gurluk
Partner - Head of Residential Property Team
From your first conversation with us through to the day of completion, we manage every stage of your transaction — keeping you informed without overloading you with detail.
Initial consultation
We discuss your transaction, understand your timeline and any specific requirements, and confirm how we will work together. There is no obligation at this stage.
Instruction and due diligence
Once instructed, we carry out detailed title investigations and all necessary due diligence — including source of funds checks where required — handled professionally and discreetly.
Searches, surveys and enquiries
We manage all property searches and raise or respond to enquiries on your behalf, keeping other parties aligned and the transaction moving forward.
Exchange of contracts
We prepare and review all documentation, advise on terms and ensure your position is fully protected before exchange takes place.
Completion
We coordinate funds, liaise with all parties and manage the completion process — ensuring the day itself is seamless and straightforward for you.
Post-completion and registration
We handle SDLT returns, Land Registry applications and any ongoing requirements — ensuring everything is formally concluded and your title is fully registered.
We regularly act for international buyers — private individuals, trusts and overseas businesses — purchasing residential property in London and across the UK. Whether you are based in Europe, the Middle East, Asia or further afield, we make the process straightforward and fully managed from your end.
As a founding member of Mackrell International — one of the world’s leading independent legal networks — we have established relationships with trusted law firms across more than 60 countries. This means we can coordinate seamlessly with your existing legal advisers, banks and accountants wherever you are based, and ensure that your UK transaction sits properly within your wider financial and legal arrangements.
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Accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme — the recognised standard for residential conveyancing practice.
Founded in the 1840s, Mackrell has advised clients through generations of property transactions. Our experience speaks for itself.
Your matter is led by Ben Gurluk, one of our experienced partners. You will always know who is handling your transaction.
High-value transactions require confidentiality at every stage. We work with strict information controls and trusted communication channels.
Where property intersects with trusts, estate planning or family matters, our specialist teams work together — so nothing falls between teams.
We keep you and your advisers informed throughout — without you needing to chase. You hear from us before you need to ask.
Questions we are often asked by clients, investors and their advisers about residential property transactions in London.
Yes. We regularly work with individuals and property investors on high-value residential transactions across London, including many international buyers. Our work spans the full range of residential property matters, from conveyancing through to leasehold arrangements and complex ownership structures.
Yes. We regularly act for investors and individuals buying and selling within London’s prime and super-prime property market. We have established relationships within the industry and handle all transactions with the speed and discretion these matters require.
Your matter will be led by Ben Gurluk, one of our experienced partners in the residential property team. Ben is supported by a team of associates and solicitors with in-depth knowledge of the London market — ensuring both the personal attention and the resource your transaction requires.
Yes. We regularly act for overseas buyers — including private individuals, trusts and businesses — purchasing property in the UK. As a founding member of Mackrell International, our global network spans more than 60 countries, enabling us to coordinate with your existing advisers and ensure your UK transaction sits within your broader arrangements.
Yes. We handle transactions involving properties held in trusts or owned through complex structures, including those spanning multiple businesses, individuals or international organisations. Our team has considerable experience managing the additional layers these arrangements involve.
Confidentiality is central to how we handle all high-profile and sensitive transactions. Access to your matter is strictly limited to authorised team members, and all documentation is handled through secure systems and controlled communication channels. Where appropriate, we work discreetly with trusted third parties — sharing information only where necessary and always with your knowledge.
We are experienced in acting quickly on time-sensitive and off-market transactions where speed and precision matter. We prioritise key due diligence, move efficiently through the legal process and ensure your position is protected — without cutting corners on the advice that matters.
Yes. We regularly act on multiple property acquisitions and portfolio transactions, providing coordinated legal support across each purchase. We manage due diligence efficiently and structure each transaction to minimise risk and avoid unnecessary delay.
We have strong working relationships with private banks and specialist lenders and are experienced in managing their requirements efficiently. We liaise directly with relationship managers where appropriate, keeping all parties aligned and lending arrangements progressing smoothly.
Yes. Our residential property and private client teams work closely together where property forms part of a wider estate plan — including family homes, investment properties and inherited assets. We provide joined-up advice on ownership structures, Wills, trusts and Inheritance Tax, ensuring your property is held and passed on in the way you intend.
To discuss your transaction or find out how we can help, contact Ben Gurluk’s team directly.
We are happy to arrange an initial conversation at a time that suits you.
Mackrell is a trading name of Mackrell LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England with LLP number OC455648. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA number 8011499 & 8012340.
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