I had an unfortunate experience indirectly dealing with Bronwyne Hill from Saunders & Co, along with the clients she represented (my buyer), during a recent house sale. Our onward purchase depended on the sale proceeds and finance, so I selected a settlement date during a quieter banking period in the hope of a smooth transaction. Finance was confirmed around midday without issue. However, a significant portion of settlement day was taken up discussing compensation relating to delays in replacing a leaking shower—an unforeseen issue that was outside of my control. These delayed discussions h…
Saunders & Co Lawyers - Papanui
Property • Trusts and Estates Law Firm
About Saunders & Co Lawyers - Papanui
Saunders & Co Lawyers - Papanui is a New Zealand law firm operating in Otago. The firm has 1 lawyer registered with the New Zealand Law Society and practises in property, trusts and estates.
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Review summary
Saunders & Co Papanui receives mixed feedback on conveyancing transactions, with several reviewers praising staff members Carmen and Bronwyne Hill for professionalism, communication, and smooth handling of property purchases. However, one reviewer reported frustration with delayed settlement caused by disputes over repair compensation that were known beforehand, resulting in additional costs and stress for both parties. The firm demonstrates strength in client support and contract negotiation, though communication and coordination across multiple parties during settlement appears inconsistent. Overall, client experiences vary significantly depending on the complexity of the transaction and parties involved.
Generated from 5 Google reviews and NZ Law Society register data. Synthesised by Claude Haiku — not legal advice or our editorial judgement. View source reviews on Google Maps.
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Carmen was wonderfully supportive, professional, communicative and thorough. We felt really supported throughout the process of our house sale and her knowledge gave us confidence. Highly recommended!
We had Bronwyne Hill assist us in buying our first home and helped us navigate the negotiating processes in the contracts. Happy with the result and will employ her services again for future purchases
My wife and I worked with Carmen twice in the last 3 years, both times were great, very easy to deal with and smooth sailing. Carmen is an absolute professional in her field and was a wonder to work with and made the whole process easy to navigate and uncomplicated. Great experience and will be back in the future for anything else we need.
Lovely helpful people. Highly recommend
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How much does a property lawyer cost at Saunders & Co Lawyers - Papanui? ▾
Residential conveyancing is usually fixed-fee. A standard purchase runs $1,200 – $2,500; a sale $1,000 – $2,000. LINZ registration ($55.20) and title-search fees ($5) are additional disbursements. For Saunders & Co Lawyers - Papanui specifically, request a written engagement letter — fees vary by lawyer seniority and matter complexity. Use the contact details above to ask for a quote.
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Whitney Cora Mary Keenan
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