2.10.2026
Grounds 1 and 1A: Possession to Move In or...
What changed on 1 May 2026 Since 1 May 2026, landlords in England can no longer end a tenancy with a section 21 notice. Assured...
Read moreRachael Atkinson
Rachael is a Partner in the Property department at Osbornes Law.
She specialises in residential property transactions of a wide-ranging nature including:
• Freehold and Leasehold sales and purchases
• Re-mortgages
• Transfers of equity and Gifts
• Unregistered land
• Charges
She deals with all residential property transaction types from first-time buyers to multi-million-pound properties. Rachael provides a high-quality personal service to her clients and is regularly recommended by local estate agents, mortgage brokers and her existing clients.
Rachael joined Osbornes Law as a Newly Qualified Solicitor in September 2016 after completing her Training Contract in Camden and has worked in Camden Town since 2013. Rachael graduated with a First Class Bachelor of Laws degree in 2013 and went on to pass the LPC with Distinction at BPP University in April 2016.
In her spare time Rachael enjoys horse riding, dog walks, clay shooting and other outdoor activities in the countryside.
Rachael is currently on maternity leave.
We hope not to move again for a long time, but when we do we will choose Osbornes for the conveyancing. Thank you.
Emily was so patient and clear throughout the whole process - we can't thank you enough.
Everyone was lovely, Emily put herself out for me. Also reception ladies are very friendly.
Excellent in every aspect.
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