Sam has been advising clients on property transactions since 2006 and has built a strong reputation for delivering an exceptional, personal service across all aspects of property law. His work covers residential, commercial and agricultural conveyancing, re-financing, transfers of equity, and acting for charities and trusts.
A member of Tozers’ Residential Property team, Sam is particularly experienced in high-value residential sales and purchases and complex rural homes across the South West. He takes a sensible, pragmatic approach to every transaction, keeping his clients’ objectives at the forefront and focusing on resolving issues quickly and effectively to achieve a smooth and successful completion.
Sam is known for his thorough preparation and clear, straightforward advice. He carefully researches and investigates every legal aspect of a property so clients can proceed with confidence and a full understanding of their position. His bespoke, hands-on style has led to many long-standing client relationships, with some families returning to him across multiple generations.
Having worked in the local property market for many years, Sam has established strong relationships with estate agents, land agents, surveyors and other professionals. This collaborative approach helps ensure transactions progress efficiently and with minimal stress for clients.
Sam is a graduate of the University of Exeter and qualified as a solicitor in 2011. He spent several years as Head of Residential Property at a well-respected local firm before joining Tozers in 2019. He is a member of the Agricultural Law Association and is accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
Recent experience includes:
Acting on the sale of a rural residential property with a private lake for circa £2 million near Kenton
Acting for a London-based client downsizing from a £2.2 million sale to an £850,000 purchase in Lympstone
Acting on the purchase of a £1.5 million redevelopment site in Topsham using bridging finance secured against an investment portfolio
“I try to be as open and contactable as possible, so clients and agents know what is going on at every step of the transaction. I find this helps not only to make the whole process more transparent but also to facilitate strong working relationships with clients, agents and other professionals, allowing transactions to progress as efficiently as possible”
Sam Reid