Joshua Yam

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In my practice, I prioritise quality over quantity, as I like to be able to offer each of my clients the attention they require and the responsiveness they deserve. On a personal level, I always focus on building relationships for the long term. Many of the ex-colleagues, clients and agents that I have worked with have become good friends.

With over eight years of experience in the residential property sector, including roles at highly regarded practices Zhong Lun Law Firm and Forsters LLP, Josh advises both domestic and international clients on a comprehensive range of residential property transactions across England and Wales. While he has amassed extensive experience in assisting high-net-worth overseas clients, his practice extends to all aspects of residential property, covering both new-build and established properties across the country. 

In the past four years alone, Josh has acted on over 1,500 new-build transactions, with a combined value exceeding £750 million.  

Known for his in-depth technical expertise and exceptional client care, Josh delivers a unique service that fosters enduring relationships with clients and agents alike.  

Fluent in Cantonese, Josh is a trusted choice for clients from Hong Kong seeking to navigate the property market in England and Wales.  

In addition to his legal practice, Josh is the creator and host of Property Legal 101, a podcast offering insights into property transactions in England and Wales from a solicitor’s perspective. 

Relevant experience:

  • Acting in over 1,500 new build property purchases in the last 4 years with a total estimated transaction value of over £750 million
  • Acting on the purchase of a prestigious £10 million property in Central London
  • Acting for various company entities purchasing London property off-plan and assisting them to comply with Companies House requirements
  • Assisting clients to secure mortgage drawdowns with a variety of both domestic and overseas banks (Bank of China, United Overseas Bank, Gatehouse Bank, Maybank, Bank of East Asia and OCBC)
  • Regularly attending developer events in UK, Hong Kong and China, including assisting clients from Hong Kong to exchange contracts on the purchase of properties at developer exhibitions.

Practice Areas

Residential Property

Client Feedback

“Joshua Yam was an absolute superstar solicitor. This was our first time buying a property and he made the whole process very seamless. Super quick to respond and to address all your needs. I had so many questions being a first time buyer and he very patiently went through everything without ever making me feel embarrassed for having asked the question. He met the needs of the sellers who needed a quick turnaround (they were the only chain) and we completed within four months.

Having spoken to others who are either currently in the process of completing or have bought a property, it’s clear we were so lucky to have Josh as our solicitor.

10/10, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ could not recommend more.” – Frances Ross, client

“Solicitor Joshua Yam is incredibly responsible, responsive and professional throughout the whole process. Even under the time pressure of assignment deed transfer, completion deadlines and communication difficulties, Joshua was still able to make it work comfortably on our side, and made sure that everything ran smoothly. Documentation and the details were also clear and understandable, and Joshua was able to answer all of my questions regarding the process in a timely manner. Response was also prompt and there was absolutely no delay whatsoever in the whole process.” – Sam Lam, purchaser of new build apartment by assignment, September 2020