Meet the TFS Warwickshire Conveyancing Team

Here at Thomas Flavell and Sons, we have a fantastic team of Conveyancers. With us being halfway through National Conveyancing Week 2024, we would love you to get to know some of our staff in more detail. We sat down with the members of our Warwickshire Conveyancing Team and asked them some quickfire questions.

From their favourite joke, to their go-to childhood TV show, to what they love most about their jobs; this article will give you some exclusive insights into our Warwickshire Conveyancers.

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Harriet Sutton

What’s your job within the firm?

Conveyancing Assistant.

When did you join the firm?

3 years and 3 months ago.

What do you love most about your job?

That no matter how long you have been doing Conveyancing, there is always something new to learn to expand your knowledge.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Going to the gym and doing bounce trampoline classes.

What’s your favourite joke?

What did the pig say when it was hot outside? I’m bacon out here!

What was your favourite TV show growing up?

The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.

Can you plan any instruments?

I played the violin at school.

What's the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?

Puzzles.

Cats or dogs?

Dogs.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Pepperoni Pizza.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Los Angeles.

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Pardeep Kandola

What’s your job within the firm?

Associate in the Residential Property Team.

When did you join the firm?

December 2023.

What do you love most about your job?

Playing a role in ensuring conveyancing is a collaborative effort.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I'm a proud Leamingtonian, albeit I now live semi-rural in a tiny village a stone's throw away. I spend a considerable amount of my time here, doing and seeing a lot of "local things”. Sometimes you can just wander around admiring the Regency architecture, which for a history and property buff, is excellent!

Name something unusual about yourself.

I'm a retired black belt in Taekwondo.

What’s your favourite joke?

Knock Knock. Who’s there? Doris. Doris who? Doris locked, that’s why I’m knocking!

What was your favourite TV show growing up?

Pokémon, somebody has to say it, right?

Can you plan any instruments?

Growing up, I used to play steel pans, in particular, the tenor pan and double tenor.

What's the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?

I'm a "Constant Reader", which is a Stephen King super-fan. Constant Readers are constantly reading...Stephen King.

Cats or dogs?

Dogs and in particular, Labradors!

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

A very large plate filled with spicy salmon California rolls, salmon skin rolls and wakame.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I'd love to go to Tokyo again, but possibly Madeira this year!

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Lyn Parsons

What’s your job within the firm?

Conveyancing Executive.

When did you join the firm?

8 years and 6 months ago.

What do you love most about your job?

When you successfully achieve the exchange of contracts for completion and the client is on their way to moving into their new home.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Spending time with my grandson, cooking, socialising with friends, walking my dog and going to the gym.

Name something unusual about yourself.

I will not let anyone else fill the dishwasher.

What’s your favourite joke?

Two cows in a field to each other "Have you heard about this mad cow disease?" "Yeah - makes me glad I'm a Penguin.”.

What was your favourite TV show growing up?

Blue Peter.

Can you plan any instruments?

The recorder but not very well!

What's the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?

I have lists for literally everything.

Cats or dogs?

Dogs.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Fajitas.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

West coast of America (hopefully one day!)

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Sarah Workman

What’s your job within the firm?

Conveyancing Manager.

When did you join the firm?

Nearly 10 years ago.

What do you love most about your job?

Having a matter which is particularly complicated, and one to which I have to dedicate a lot of time, to make sure everything is as it should be; when we get to completion, that is a great feeling (even if the client isn't aware of how much time and effort has gone into it).

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Going on nice long walks, with a pub at the end as a reward.

Name something unusual about yourself.

I have different coloured eyes.

What’s your favourite joke?

A zero and an eight are walking down the street. The zero turned to the eight and said "ooooh, I like your belt".

What was your favourite TV show growing up?

Raggy dolls.

What's the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?

Watch Dr Who.

Cats or dogs?

Dogs.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Roast Chicken dinner.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Galapagos Islands.

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Jamie Connolly

What’s your job within the firm?

Managing Director.

When did you join the firm?

20 years ago.

What do you love most about your job?

Watching people move along the career pathway created by the firm.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Spending time with my family, skiing and watching Coventry City.

Name something unusual about yourself.

I did a degree in Pharmacology before my Masters in Law.

What’s your favourite joke?

What is a cat's favourite colour? Purrrrrrple.

What was your favourite TV show growing up?

Match of the Day.

Can you plan any instruments?

Sadly not, although I have always fancied trying my hand at the guitar.

What's the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?

Long distance cycle rides for charity.

Cats or dogs?

Dogs.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Steak and chips.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Thailand.

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Lauren Payne

What’s your job within the firm?

Licensed Conveyancer.

When did you join the firm?

Just over 4 years ago.

What do you love most about your job?

I love helping clients purchase their dream homes.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I enjoy spending time with my friends and family and going to the gym.

What’s your favourite joke?

What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A pouch potato.

What was your favourite TV show growing up?

Round the Twist was one of my favourites, and Byker Grove.

Can you plan any instruments?

No, I tried the recorder when I was younger but that didn't last longer than learning 3 blind mice!!

Cats or dogs?

Dogs.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Probably a roast dinner.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Barbados.

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Estella Fox

What’s your job within the firm?

Conveyancing Paralegal.

When did you join the firm?

December 2023.

What do you love most about your job?

Helping people.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Farming.

What was your favourite TV show growing up?

Scooby-Doo.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Finland.

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Rachel Armitage

What’s your job within the firm?

Chartered legal Executive.

When did you join the firm?

2 years ago.

What do you love most about your job?

I enjoy assisting clients throughout their conveyancing journey - providing advice and support throughout the process.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I enjoy going swimming and keeping fit. I also enjoy going to the theatre.

Can you plan any instruments?

I used to play the violin.

What's the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?

I enjoy playing video games on my PS5.

Cats or dogs?

Dogs.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Thai Green Curry.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Canada.

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Isabelle Simpson

What’s your job within the firm?

Conveyancing Paralegal Supporting Lyn Parsons.

When did you join the firm?

2 years ago.

What do you love most about your job?

Helping first-time buyers get their first home.

Cats or dogs?

Dogs.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

French Polynesia.

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Sadia Ahmed

What’s your job within the firm?

Conveyancing Paralegal.

When did you join the firm?

Just over 3 weeks ago.

What do you love most about your job?

Being able to assist others and working with everyone.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Reading and hanging out with friends and family.

What’s your favourite joke?

The past, present and future all walked into the room. It was very tense.

What was your favourite TV show growing up?

Keenan and Kel.

What's the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?

Collect vinyl figurines.

Cats or dogs?

Cats.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Chicken and rice.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Japan.