Michael is Head of the property department at Henry Hyams and a partner at the firm. He completed his law degree in Manchester and came to Henry Hyams in 1994. Michael came to the firm at a time when there was no property department as such and worked tirelessly to establish the thriving practice that it is today. His hard work and commitment to the firm was rewarded by Partnership in 1997.
Oxford House, Oxford Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3BE
Licensed for 29 years
Wills, Trusts & Probate, Housing & Property, Commercial Property
Very good firm Michael good solicitor
A representative from Henry Hyams Limited responded to this review on 01 December, 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review, we are pleased that you are happy with the service you have received.
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Brilliant. They were our solicitors for the sale of our property. First class communication, proactive and responsive. Vanda and Mike are the best. They made the terrible UK property transfer system as smooth as humanly possible!
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We've used Henry Hyams twice for conveyancing house purchases. Both times our cases have been dealt with efficiently and thoroughly and we've had not only a prompt service in sorting out all the paperwork associated with a property purchase, but also some astute good advice on aspects that could have been overlooked. I'd use them again!
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we have appointed Henry Hyams to purchase commercial property. They did a good job and completed the purchase of property with reasonable fee. My special thanks to Vanda Balogh she kept me updated with the progress. Thanks all for your support.
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Henry Hyams has handled the conveyance on our last 2 homes. Their property team headed by the affable Michael Bush are friendly and approachable and we have always been impressed with the expertise and professionalism they bring to the task.
Our recent sale and purchase was particularly challenging. We found ourselves in a dire situation with our buyer and our seller both plagued with problems. The situation became so serious that we were very close to having our sale collapse and of losing the property we wished to buy. Fortunately, our solicitors knew exactly how to resolve the problems and helped reduce our stress with almost daily emails from the excellent Vanda Balogh informing us of the latest developments. After much delay the transactions were successfully completed and at last we were able to move to our new home.
If you a looking for a knowledgeable and experienced conveyancing solicitor in the Leeds area with very reasonable fees we would definitely recommend Henry Hyams,
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Michael is Head of the property department at Henry Hyams and a partner at the firm. He completed his law degree in Manchester and came to Henry Hyams in 1994. Michael came to the firm at a time when there was no property department as such and worked tirelessly to establish the thriving practice that it is today. His hard work and commitment to the firm was rewarded by Partnership in 1997.
Languages Spoken: English
Henry Hyams Limited
Oxford House
Oxford Row
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3BE
Phone 01132432288
WebsiteUnited Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/11/94
06/11/20
SRA-approved manager - Partner
Henry Hyams
?-01-10-2019
SRA-approved manager - Director
Henry Hyams Limited
?-present
Excellent as always.
Michael and his team have helped us on numerous occasions providing excellent advice and an efficient service.
Solicitor named in this review: Michael Bush
A representative from Henry Hyams Limited responded to this review on 18 April, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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House Sale
Excellent service provided by Henry Hyams Solicitors. Particular thanks to Vanda Balogh and Michael for making the process go smoothly. Will definitely be using their services again in the future.
Solicitor named in this review: Michael Bush
A representative from Henry Hyams Limited responded to this review on 08 April, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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House purchase
Great service once again received for the purchase of my property
Will use them again
Solicitor named in this review: Michael Bush
A representative from Henry Hyams Limited responded to this review on 04 April, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Probate and House Sale
We instructed Michael to handle our parents' affairs - initially for obtaining Probate and ultimately house sale. It was a lengthy, at times complex process taking approximately two and a half years to complete. Throughout the entire process we were kept fully updated. Nicola Hartley was superb in keeping us fully in the loop, responding to emails and telephone calls quickly. We cannot thank MIchael and his team enough for all of their support throughout this difficult time and would highly recommend their services.
Solicitor named in this review: Michael Bush
A representative from Henry Hyams Limited responded to this review on 04 April, 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review Jeremy, we are pleased with the feedback of how Michael and Nicola supported you through the lengthy process of Probate and the sale of the property.
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Avoid Michael - Unresponsive and Delays Cost Me My Lease
I'm writing this review to warn others about my totally unsatisfactory experience. While the landlady was slow to send the initial draft of the lease agreement, that was the least of my problems.
I was in contact with Vanda and Michael, but it took me 3 weeks to get someone to answer to my emails/phone calls. After that, Michael sent the changes I required (4-5 clauses) after a 7 week wait.
The last changes I needed, never came through, and it's been more than 2 months.
This lack of responsiveness proved catastrophic. The landlady, frustrated by the holdup, decided to pull the property from the rental market altogether and sell it instead. Because of Michael's inefficiency, I lost out on the perfect place.
If you're looking for a solicitor who is prompt, communicative, and gets the job done, then this firm is absolutely not for you. The delays and lack of communication cost me a great opportunity, and I wouldn't want anyone else to experience the same frustration and disappointment.
Solicitor named in this review: Michael Bush
A representative from Henry Hyams Limited responded to this review on 25 March, 2024
It is unfortunate that we have been unable to discuss the points you have raised in this review directly with you, we would like the opportunity to do so and would like you to contact the office on 0113 243 2288 at your earliest convenience, thank you.
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Excellent service
I recently used Michael and Vanda for a home purchase and found them to be excellent. The most pleasing aspect was the ability to pick up the phone and speak with either of them easily and at short notice which is a problem I've experienced with other Solicitors in the past. I was kept up to date at all times and, together, Michael and Vanda did a great job.
Would definitely instruct again.
Solicitor named in this review: Michael Bush
A representative from Henry Hyams Limited responded to this review on 09 February, 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review, we are pleased that you are happy with the service you have received with your house purchase.
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Probate and House Sale
The firm provided an excellent service in obtaining probate and managing the estate which included a charitable donation and related house sale. Both Michael and Nicola were very approachable and dealt with matters in a timely and efficient manner.
Solicitor named in this review: Michael Bush
A representative from Henry Hyams Limited responded to this review on 08 February, 2024
Thank you for the review Daniel, and the five stars, we are glad that you are happy with the service you received from Michael and Nicola in relation to obtaining probate and the management of the estate.
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Sale and purchase of property
I have dealt with Henry Hyams for well over 35 years on various matters and always found them very easy to deal with, very professional and friendly.
I have been in contact with Michael and his team over quite a few years in connection with selling and buying property, also making wills and I would have no hesitation in recommending him. Special thanks to his property assistant, Vanda for her excellent help.
Solicitor named in this review: Michael Bush
A representative from Henry Hyams Limited responded to this review on 24 November, 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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110 days of frustration
Trying to get my house sale and purchase conveyancing done by Michael of Henry Hyams was extremely frustrating. After 110 days I gave up. Everything went slowly, he made a mistake in the draft contract, and practically never answered my email queries. Though I had to start again with another firm of solicitors, I still had to pay £743 for "professional services" and "disbursements" (including VAT). My recommendation would be: avoid. A deeply disappointing experience.
Solicitor named in this review: Michael Bush
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Making a Will
Michael & Nicola Hartley provided an excellent service for my mother's Will. They were efficient and caring. Highly recommended!
Solicitor named in this review: Michael Bush
A representative from Henry Hyams Limited responded to this review on 31 October, 2023
Thank you Adrian for your review, we are extremely pleased that you are happy with the excellent service provided by Michael and Nicola in the preparation for your Mother's Will.
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