Catherine is a Conveyancing Executive in our New Build Conveyancing team, based in Leeds.
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
Floor 9 West Village, 114 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 1BA
Catherine is a dedicated New Build Conveyancing Executive, specialising in guiding clients through every stage of their property purchase journey. With a focus on new build transactions, she understands the unique requirements and often tight timescales involved, and works proactively with buyers, developers, lenders, and all other parties to ensure the process runs smoothly from start to finish.
Throughout the transaction, Catherine is the main point of contact for her clients, keeping them updated at every stage and explaining each step of the legal process in clear, straightforward terms. Her priority is to protect her clients’ interests while ensuring they move into their new homes as efficiently and stress-free as possible.
Catherine’s approach is client-focused, proactive, and personable. She recognises that buying a new home is one of the most significant decisions a person will make, and she takes the time to listen, answer questions, and offer practical, tailored advice. Believing that communication is key, Catherine is committed to providing a responsive and transparent service that builds trust and confidence throughout the conveyancing process.
Whether supporting first-time buyers or seasoned property investors, Catherine strives to make the experience clear, manageable, and positive, allowing her clients to focus on the excitement of their new home.
Catherine has over 10 years' industry experience. She previously worked inhouse for a leading luxury housebuilder in Yorkshire working on behalf of the house builder selling new build plots. Catherine has a unique understanding of the house builder’s internal processes, site management and the buyer journey.
Catherine brings a 360-degree understanding of new build transactions, and can anticipate potential issues and deliver proactive support for clients.
"This is the BEST solicitors I’ve ever used. Catherine Smith & Richard Wisnia were amazing from start to finish. The amount of stress I was under due to the builders messing us around with the completion date, but Catherine & Richard updated me every minute of the day and ensured I was never left in the dark. Not only were they quick and prepared for anything that was thrown at us they also cared like humans not a robot over the phone. Richard even called me during his outside working hours to explain something so simple. Whenever I called Catherine she’d answer straight away. They both always had my best interest at heart and I can honestly say even though there job is extremely difficult you can tell they love it."
Hannah SymeouConveyancing Client
"A Breath of Fresh Air! Everyone we dealt with was fantastic. There was a minor issue at the start of our purchase process, it was sorted immediately with no fuss. Communication was always clear, empathetic and timely. Processes and correspondence seemed thorough and demonstrated accountability. Catherine Smith was brilliant throughout the whole process, and went above and beyond for us when we had a problem with our sale. We were totally disillusioned and utterly stressed with the whole process of dealing with other solicitors down the chain until we signed up with Switalskis. Have already recommended, and will do so in the future."
Samantha PepperConveyancing Client