Michael Daniels
Partner
Residential Conveyancing
Michael’s focus is on transactional property, both commercial and residential, in relation to acquisitions and disposals. In addition he acts for both lenders and borrowers in secured lending transactions, and for commercial landlords and tenants in relation to most leasehold matters.
He also acts for clients on residential lease extensions, adverse possession applications and property development.
Michael works primarily in our Guildford office but also collaborates closely with colleagues in our other locations.
With over a decade of experience in real estate, Michael ensures that his clients, both new and returning, are given top quality and credible advice.
Michael qualified as a solicitor in 2018 and now works in the Real Estate Department. He provides individuals and organisations with personable, down-to-earth and straight-forward advice on real estate matters of varying complexity.
Work highlights
SECURED LENDING
Acted for an offshore lender on a loan of £4,950,000 secured against multiple residential and commercial properties, including a wedding venue
LARGE SCALE PURCHASE
Acted for a high net-worth individual on the purchase of a farm with 17 acres of field and woodland for £2,170,000
REFINANCING
Acted for a property developer on £1,700,000 refinance of a large property portfolio subject to 29 tenancies
Recent articles
Insights
The UK government are holding a consultation (open until 29 December '25) for potential major reforms to the home buying and selling process.
29/10/2025
Insights
Rules tightened around transparency relating to trusts holding property in the UK set up for the benefit of offshore individuals or entities.
22/10/2025
Insights
The challenges faced by leaseholders selling flats where external wall systems have been fraudulently assessed by rogue fire safety assessors issuing invalid EWS1 certificates.
12/03/2025
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