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Cate Barnes
Chartered Legal Executive and Team Leader - Residential Property in Dorchester
Residential Conveyancing, Mortgages and Remortgages, Sales, Purchases
Location: Poundbury
Email: cate.barnes@battens.co.uk
Direct: 01305 216212
Cate joined the Residential Property Team in 2005 and specialises in all types of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity.
She has built a strong reputation with other property professionals in the area who often refer work to her. Cate is known for her diligent approach to work ensuring transactions are completed calmly, efficiently and on time.
She also works closely with our Commercial Property Team, specialising in the sale of residential plots for a wide range of property developers across the Southwest.
Cate gained her degree in Psychology at the University of Wales, Bangor. Having decided to make the change to law, she qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive.
“Cate Barnes at the Dorchester branch was amazing. We had been recommended her specifically and I can see why and will also now recommend her. Cate was very communicative and explained queries or aspects of the process to me. She was thorough and worked effectively to push for the planned exchange and completion, keeping us in the loop and chasing far more than the solicitor who was representing our sale. We really felt like Cate did everything she possibly could to ensure our completion happened in the nick of time to get us our keys for our purchase. We cannot thank Cate enough for her help!”
“I have had dealings with a number of solicitors over the years but Battens stands out for me as the one who inspired the most confidence and in whose hands I have felt safe. I really felt Peter Livingstone, Lynn Voizey and Cate Barnes had my best interests at heart and went above and beyond to support me. They were very efficient in keeping me updated with progress and obtaining very positive outcomes for me and my family. Any queries were dealt with swiftly in a professional and friendly manner. I will be very happy to call Battens again should I need of a solicitor in the future.”
“We found our solicitor Cate to be absolutely the best we have ever used”
“During the past twelve years my family and I have been most fortunate to have had the very professional help and advice from Mrs. Cate Barnes at your Dorchester office who has acted for us with the purchase and sale of seven properties. We could not have wished for a better person to have helped us.”
“Cate, was incredibly professional and friendly. She worked diligently on our conveyancing case and kept us informed throughout the process. Her eye for detail is impeccable. We're very satisfied with the service we've received from battens. Can't thank her enough for her service.”
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to both Rachael Webber and Cate Barnes for their professionalism and attention to detail in resolving the complicated issues regarding my late uncle’s estate. From start to finish their advice and support was invaluable. Without both of them we would not have been able to bring certain elements to a successful conclusion. I would highly recommend them both and Battens without hesitation!”
“Helpful and efficient in selling our property.”
“Cate and her team completed a transaction for us with seamless skill and efficiency. All items were dealt with in a professional manner, without drama and closed out on time. Thoroughly recommend Battens for all conveyancing matters.”
“Just a brief note to say a huge "Thank you" for all the work that you did on my buying and selling our house recently. I have not always had great experience in this regard and so the service you offered and gave us was a breath of fresh area. In particular you were always there for me to speak to on the phone - and you managed our expectations and worries with real understanding and empathy. Thank you! I will have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and family in the future!”
