Watkins Solicitors Shortlisted for Legal Category at the Bristol Property Awards 2025

Watkins Solicitors is thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Legal category at the Bristol Property Awards 2025. This is the second year in a row our conveyancing team has earned this honour, reflecting our continued commitment to supporting Bristol’s property sector through dependable, client-focused legal services.

Celebrating Bristol’s Dynamic Property Sector

The Bristol Property Awards celebrate the dynamic and diverse property sector in our city. The Legal award category honours law firms that provide essential support to Bristol’s property industry, ensuring transactions are smooth, secure, and well-managed. To be named a finalist in this category is an acknowledgement of the vital role our legal team plays in helping homebuyers, sellers, developers, and agents navigate the property market with confidence.

Watkins Solicitors’ conveyancing department is dedicated to delivering fast, transparent, and client-focused property transactions across Bristol. Over the past year, we have invested heavily in innovation and service improvements to make moving home as smooth and stress-free as possible for our clients.

Each client is assigned a dedicated solicitor and receives weekly, plain-English updates on their case, so they never have to chase for information. We have proactively implemented new technologies, such as digital onboarding with e-signatures, to speed up the process from day one.

These changes have helped cut weeks off typical timelines, with our average completion now around 67 days, which is over seven weeks faster than the national average of around 120 days.

Crucially, even as we work faster, we refuse to compromise on quality: our team achieved a record number of completions in the past year with zero client complaints, and we have received over 100 positive client reviews praising our clear communication and personal touch.

What Sets Our Conveyancing Team Apart

Our recent achievements in conveyancing showcase how Watkins Solicitors stands out in Bristol’s property legal scene:

• Industry-leading speed: By streamlining processes and embracing digital tools, we aim to have freehold property files ready to exchange within 6 to 8 weeks (and leasehold files within 10 to 12 weeks), significantly faster than standard conveyancing timelines, meaning our clients move into their new homes weeks sooner.

• Personalised service: We prioritise quality over quantity. Each client works with a dedicated solicitor who provides regular updates and proactive support, so you are never left in the dark. By capping caseloads, our solicitors give every transaction the attention it deserves, even complex or time-pressured cases like auctions, new-builds or leaseholds. 

• Proven client satisfaction: Our focus on communication and reliability has earned over 100 five-star reviews in the past year. Clients consistently praise our clear, timely communication and willingness to go the extra mile. We are proud to say a large portion of our new clients come through referrals from happy previous customers, a true sign of confidence in our service.

• Local partnerships and innovation: We have built strong partnerships with local estate agents across Bristol (as well as Bath and Hereford), ensuring a seamless experience between your solicitor and your agent.

Sophia Ramzan, Partner and Head of Conveyancing, commented on the nomination:

 “Being shortlisted for the Bristol Property Awards for the second year running is a tremendous honour for our team. We know that buying or selling a home is one of the biggest milestones in our clients’ lives, so our goal is always to make that journey as smooth, transparent and stress-free as possible. I am incredibly proud our team's incredible results, from cutting down completion times to providing truly personalised support. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our conveyancing team, and to the trust our clients and partners place in Watkins Solicitors.”

The winners of the Bristol Property Awards 2025 will be announced at a prestigious ceremony on 28 November 2025 at Ashton Gate Stadium. There, professionals from across Bristol’s property community will come together to celebrate the city’s standout achievements in property this year. We look forward to joining the other finalists at Ashton Gate and applauding the successes within our industry.

If you are planning a property purchase or sale and want the support of an award-recognised conveyancing team, please get in touch with Watkins Solicitors. We are here to make your move happen quickly, securely, and with total peace of mind. Contact our conveyancing department today to discuss how we can help - info@watkinssolicitors.co.uk. Let our team guide you every step of the way.