Simon Grindlay

Consultant, Residential and Commercial Property

Tel: 024 7653 1532

Email: Simon.Grindlay@bttj.com

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Areas of practice

Conveyancing

Commercial Property

Simon qualified as a solicitor in 1980 and became a partner in 1982 at the law firm of Haxby Jarvis which merged with BTTJ in 1991. After 30 years as a partner at BTTJ Simon stepped down in 2021 taking up a new role as consultant.

As a property specialist Simon deals with a large volume of both Commercial Property (60%) and Residential Conveyancing (40%) transactions, often complex in their nature. Including – Advising on the sale and purchase of business premises, Acquiring, assigning and renewing business leases on behalf of clients, Negotiating licence agreements for businesses, Rent reviews and break clauses in commercial leases, Advising on planning laws and related commercial property development issues, Representing clients in possession proceedings, Property disputes.

Simon is well known locally and recognised as being extremely approachable, with other professionals often directing their own clients towards him for assistance in their property-related matters.

"Very speedy, professional service. All queries followed up efficiently & excellent advice given on issues that arose."

"Smooth & friendly service."

"From the very first phone call to enquiry if BTTJ would act in this matter, the service was quick, professional & friendly - reassuring."

"Very good communication, always someone to speak to when phoning. Efficient service."

"Great service, continuous support, good communication!"

"Exceptional service from Simon & Tyler who were always willing to help with any issue - big or small. They offered great advice & we felt fully supported throughout our failed new home purchase & then our successful purchase & sale!"

"We have used you before and found things very efficient and faily priced."

"Always updated, always taking my calls."

"Good communication, friendly and professional service all round!"

"Simon was helpful and clearand did the job we needed whilst keeping us informed."

"Simon is helpful, polite and always does his best for us. Love his jokes too! Keep up the good work"

"Kept well informed. And Tyler was very efficient."

"Transfer of title dealt with promptly & for a fair fee."

"Excellent & trouble free service. Transaction turned out to be easier than expected. Well deserved reputation!"

"Everything was smooth from start to finish."

"Always polite, helpful & efficient. Very Happy, Simon & Tyler are a great team."

"Dealt with everything promptly & in a very personable & confident manner."

"Always polite, helpful & efficient. Very happy - Simon & Tyler are a great team"

"I felt supported & informed throughout the service due to Tyler. I felt that she was always willing to do anything to help. "

"You were very efficient. The sale of the property went through within 6 weeks which was brilliant! Thank you so much."

"Always available and great feedback"

"Very happy and satisfied with service from BTTJ. Very professional company. Thank you."

"House sale/purchase dealt with efficiently & confidently. Company was a solid, reliable organisation. Picked up an issue with the title deeds which had been missed by previous solicitors involved with the property, sorted this out."

"Professional & courteous service. Easy to contact. Always replied to any telephone calls / emails."

"Good communication, completion on time, very happy with everything."

"Simon and Tyler made me feel everything was taken care of even before I thought about it! Nothing was a problem and I was never left feeling I was just another client."

"Very helpful and knowledgeable."

"Simon was efficient and extremely helpful throughout the process."

Latest blog posts...

Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP announces retirement of respected partner.

30th April 2021

Simon Grindlay, an experienced solicitor who has been at the firm since BTTJ merged with Haxby Jarvis in 1991, has announced his retirement as a partner of Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP. Simon, who is well known locally as a dependable property specialist working on both residential and commercial property, will be stepping down as a partner of the firm on 30th April 2021. Simon will...