We're pleased to shine a light on Harry Calcott, a solicitor in our Property Team. If you've worked with Harry Calcott , you'll know he has a knack for making complicated processes feel straightforward. As part of our Property Team, based in our Hastings office, Harry guides clients through some of the biggest moments of their lives, and he brings genuine care to every step of the way. Although, Harry didn't set out to be a property lawyer. The plan, when he graduated with his Bachelor of Law and Commerce, was criminal law. He spent time as a law clerk with the Public Defence Service, a grounding experience that gave him an early look at the realities of legal practice, but somewhere along the way, something shifted. "I realised I was drawn to helping clients through positive milestones rather than difficult disputes," he says. The work of guiding people through important life events, buying a home, planning for the future, felt more like where he was meant to be. His commerce background turned out to complement property law naturally, and what might have looked like a change of direction began to feel inevitable. Sometimes the path surprises you. For Harry, one of the most rewarding parts of the job is sitting across the table from a first home buyer. He knows the process can feel overwhelming, and he's deliberate about making it feel anything but. "I try to provide as much information and reassurance as possible to make the process straightforward and stress free." What keeps it meaningful, he says, is the people themselves, the excitement and optimism that first home buyers bring with them is something that never gets old. "It's a privilege to be part of such an important milestone in their lives." Harry made the move from Wellington to Hawke's Bay to join the Willis Legal team, and by the sound of it, he's settled in well. If you're visiting him in the region, he'll take you to Sutto for the eggs benedict or Kami for sushi, then walk you around Windsor Park. It's a low-key itinerary that suits him; good food, fresh air, no fuss. The weekends follow a similar pattern. Good food, sport, time outdoors when the weather allows, and getting organised for the week ahead, plus the odd trip back to Wellington to visit friends and family. For someone who spends his working days helping clients prepare for the moments that matter most, a little structure away from the office clearly goes a long way. Harry is a solicitor at Willis Legal. If you're buying your first home, planning for the future, or simply want someone in your corner who'll make the process feel manageable, get in touch with us today.