Mark Race
House buy and sale
An excellent service on quiet a complicated house sale due to a covenant issue. Would highly recommend
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Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP
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180 Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M44 6FE
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180 Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M44 6FE
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Excellent
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Money
Value for money
15%
above national average
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Satisfied with outcome
17%
above national average
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17% above
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Would recommend to friends and family
18%
above national average
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18% above
national average
Communication
4.9/5
Initial Impressions
4.9/5
Approachability
4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy
4.9/5
Legal Knowledge
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
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We have been providing dependable legal services for over 100 years. We have seen generation after generation benefit from our specialist services, which include Family Law, Wills and Probate, Residential and Commercial Property Law.
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Excellent
Value for
Money
Money
Value for money
14%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on verified client feedback and compares how this firm’s value for money is perceived against the national average. In legal services, value for money is not about being the cheapest option, but about whether clients feel the service, expertise, and outcome justified the cost. This comparison helps place client experiences in context when choosing a law firm.
14% above
national average
Success
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Rate
Satisfied with outcome
17%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on client feedback and compares how satisfied people were with the result of their legal matter against the national average for similar legal services. While every case is different and outcomes can depend on the law, the facts, and decisions made by courts or tribunals, this comparison is designed to be like for like.
When a firm has a large number of reviews, individual case differences tend to balance out over time. This makes the national average a useful benchmark for understanding how often clients feel the result achieved was fair and appropriate for their situation. Even small differences from the average can therefore reflect a meaningful difference in the overall standard of legal service provided.
17% above
national average
Would
Recommend
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family
17%
above national average
About this score
This score shows how likely clients are to recommend this law firm to friends or family, based on verified reviews and compared with the national average. In legal matters, recommendations are usually based on trust, clarity of advice, and how supported clients felt throughout their case. This comparison helps show how consistently a firm meets those expectations.
17% above
national average
Communication
4.9/5
Initial Impressions
4.9/5
Approachability
4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy
4.9/5
Legal Knowledge
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Accreditations
Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP are accredited by
Description
We have been providing dependable legal services for over 100 years. We have seen generation after generation benefit from our specialist services, which include Family Law, Wills and Probate, Residential and Commercial Property Law.
Rankings by area of expertise
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Opening hours
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 | |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 | |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 | (Open) |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 | |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 | |
| Saturday | (Closed) | |
| Sunday | (Closed) |
180 Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M44 6FE
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What clients say about Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP
The firm specialises in residential conveyancing, probate and title/registration work, with strong technical expertise and attention to detail. Clients value clear, prompt communication, efficient case management and proactive problem‑solving. Conveyancers are described as knowledgeable, patient and supportive—particularly with complex or first‑time buyer matters—and give practical, easy‑to‑understand advice. Reviews praise responsiveness, professionalism, transparent costs and a calm, reassuring manner that reduces stress and keeps transactions on schedule.
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Kristine
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Housing & Property
Well done Harry!
I recently used this firm of solicitors and was thoroughly impressed with the level of professionalism and support I received throughout the entire process. Communication was excellent—they kept me updated at every stage and were always quick to respond to any questions or concerns. What really stood out was attention to detail and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for me. Harry handled my case efficiently and with genuine care, which made what could have been a stressful experience feel much more manageable. I felt confident that I was in good hands from start to finish. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and supportive legal representation. Thank you Kristine & Daniel
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Thank you, Kristine, for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that Harry provided professional, attentive, and supportive assistance throughout your matter.
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Housing & Property
First time purchase
I felt fully supported by my solicitor, Natalie, throughout the entire process. She was honest, professional, and managed her time extremely well, which made everything run smoothly. Her communication was clear and reassuring, and I always felt confident that my case was in good hands. I would definitely use her services again and highly recommend her.
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Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Natalie at Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP provided such professional and supportive guidance throughout your first-time purchase. She will be thrilled to know that her communication and attention to detail made you feel confident throughout the process. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Kind regards, The Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP Team
Natalie Oakes
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Housing & Property
Excellent
I found the whole process very daunting having to sell my father’s house after he passed away but Sophie Taylor made the whole experience stress free. She was very efficient and the whole process was completed in just ten weeks. Would definitely use again and will also recommend to family and friends.
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Thank you very much for your kind review, Natalie. We’re delighted to hear that Sophie Taylor was able to make the process of selling your father’s house stress-free and efficient, completing everything in just ten weeks. Your recommendation and trust mean a great deal to us, and we’re pleased we could support you during this time.
Hannah
Housing & Property
Great, quick solicitors
I got recommended these solicitors through family. As a first time solo buyer I can honestly say they were so helpful and made my buying process so quick and hassle free. Everything was explained well to me and they were so quick with responses. Thank you Daniel Perry and Lynne Baker
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Thank you very much, Hannah. We’re pleased to hear that Daniel, Lynne, and the team provided helpful and efficient support throughout your first-time buying experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Gemma Fox
Gemma
If you want to not win this is the solicitor for you they say they take legal aid but don’t do there job if it is legal aid but are quick to collect the legal aid while using these they allow my son to be beaten off the carers family I now have video footage of one of the multiple of assault and these did absolutely nothing to help me or my children outside court they were busy laughing and joking with the social workers and there legal to do there job! The person that beat my son was in the paper the other week it says drug dealer jailed for again bullying another child!!! And they only got one star as it wouldn’t let me give them none
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Due to strict professional confidentiality and legal restrictions surrounding family and child welfare matters, we cannot discuss or comment on specific case details publicly. Please do contact us to discuss this further as we take client feedback very seriously.
Aaron
Housing & Property
Aaron
Our advisor was Daniel / Lynne, We'd like to personally thank you both for being patient and helpful throughout the whole process, it took longer than we antispated due to personal circumstances but both D/L remained friendly & professional with us & guided us through the minefield that is buying your first home.
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Thank you for your kind review, Aaron. We're pleased to hear you found Daniel and Lynne's service helpful and friendly. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to them, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave your positive feedback about your experience buying your first home.
Alwand
Housing & Property
Alwand
Good solicitors all staff are very friendly
Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP
Thank you, Alwand. We're glad you found our team friendly and helpful.
Sally
Housing & Property
Sally
Recently had a sale and purchase with Bannisters, they were recommended by the agent we sold with and it was an absolute pleasure. Buying and selling is very stressful but Danielle and Nichola were a breeze to deal with. Kept informed throughout and would highly recommend to friends and family. We dealt with Lois on the sale and she was also wonderful. Thank you once again
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Dear Sally, Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted Danielle, Nichola, and Lois made your sale and purchase smooth and stress-free. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best Regards, Bannister Preston Solicitors
Jolly
Family Law
Jolly
I am so thankful to Bannister Preston Solicitors firm, Sale, for helping me out of the way, especially my solicitor Ms Farah Hussain Madam who always guided me with the best legal advice. She is an expert in her field with excellent knowledge of UK laws and the judiciary system. She always replied to my queries and updated me about the case as quickly as possible. The supporting staff and barristers also did a commendable job. I am really thankful to them from the bottom of my heart to help me win my case. I would like to recommend them to others for their legal battle. Thanks again. May God Bless you 🙏
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Thank you so much for your review. We’re incredibly grateful to have been able to support you and to hear that Farah and the entire team provided you with the guidance and expertise you needed. Your trust and recommendation mean the world to us, and we wish you all the best in the future.
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The firm specialises in residential conveyancing, probate and title/registration work, with strong technical expertise and attention to detail. Clients value clear, prompt communication, efficient case management and proactive problem‑solving. Conveyancers are described as knowledgeable, patient and supportive—particularly with complex or first‑time buyer matters—and give practical, easy‑to‑understand advice. Reviews praise responsiveness, professionalism, transparent costs and a calm, reassuring manner that reduces stress and keeps transactions on schedule.
Excellent communication
Very responsive
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Attention to detail
Friendly professional
Calm reassurance
Thorough conveyancing
Prompt responses
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Mark Race
House buy and sale
An excellent service on quiet a complicated house sale due to a covenant issue. Would highly recommend
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Sarah
Housing & Property
Efficient
Daniel Perry at Bannister Preston’s was consistently responsive, efficient, and highly competent. He was always quick to respond to any queries and was extremely patient with any questions I had. Daniel was quick to get the necessary work done and get me in the loop throughout the process. Could not fault him.
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Thank you so much for this fantastic review, Sarah! Navigating any legal process requires a lot of moving parts, so hearing that Daniel was consistently responsive, efficient, and highly competent is absolutely wonderful. We always aim to get the job done quickly while keeping our clients fully in the loop, but it is especially great to know that Daniel's extreme patience with your questions gave you total peace of mind throughout. Knowing that you couldn't fault his service is the ultimate compliment for us!
Trudie Nichols
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Housing & Property
Disappointed
It appears that a conveyancer these days never looks at previous questions they have asked you. If a buyers solicitor asks a question they just forward to the seller without looking to see if the question has been asked previously. I had to answer several questions twice. It also seems that information needed when selling a property has to be known by the seller, even though they are not a qualified conveyancer. Checks were left until the very last minute, providing delays in exchange. I will be very careful choosing a solicitor when selling my own property later in the year, needless to say it will be a different company. They say “buyer beware” - in this case it was “seller beware”
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Dear Trudie, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you were frustrated with the level of repetition in questions and the timing of certain checks during your transaction. We appreciate how stressful delays in conveyancing can be, especially when you are working towards exchange, and we understand your concerns about communication and process management. Your comments are taken seriously and will be shared with the relevant team so we can review how we handle queries and improve efficiency going forward.
Anne
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Housing & Property
Sale of property
Sophie was very helpful and professional. The sale was complicated and took along time to complete, but Sophie kept me informed of everything.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us Anne! Property sales can often become unexpectedly complicated and drawn out, which is why we place such a high priority on clear, consistent communication. We are absolutely delighted to hear that despite the length of the transaction, Sophie's professionalism and regular updates helped keep you well-informed throughout the entire process. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to Sophie, who will be thrilled to hear them. Thank you for trusting our firm with your sale, and we wish you all the very best for the future!
Nicola Batts
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Housing & Property
Excellent Conveyancing
We were very happy with Bannister Preston and in particular Sophie Taylor, who handled the conveyancing for our house sale. She was easy to communicate with and answered all our questions knowledgably and always responded promptly ( sometimes within the hour!) Would highly recommend and many thanks to Sophie
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Thank you, Nicola, for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear Sophie made the conveyancing process smooth with clear communication and prompt responses, and we appreciate your recommendation.
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Gemma Fox
Gemma
If you want to not win this is the solicitor for you they say they take legal aid but don’t do there job if it is legal aid but are quick to collect the legal aid while using these they allow my son to be beaten off the carers family I now have video footage of one of the multiple of assault and these did absolutely nothing to help me or my children outside court they were busy laughing and joking with the social workers and there legal to do there job! The person that beat my son was in the paper the other week it says drug dealer jailed for again bullying another child!!! And they only got one star as it wouldn’t let me give them none
from Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP
Due to strict professional confidentiality and legal restrictions surrounding family and child welfare matters, we cannot discuss or comment on specific case details publicly. Please do contact us to discuss this further as we take client feedback very seriously.
Catherine Butler
Housing & Property
Catherine
We used Bannister Preston as our solicitor to sell our old property, and buy our new house. I cannot recommend them enough. Very thorough and efficient. Excellent communication. Even helped to solve an issue after we had completed on our new property. 10/10 and would use again in a heart beat.
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Thank you, Catherine, for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you received such thorough and efficient service from the team during both your sale and purchase. It’s great to know communication was excellent throughout and that the team was able to assist even after completion to help resolve an issue.
Sam Pierce
Housing & Property
Sam
Chris took over my purchase as the solicitor and completed within 2 weeks. Can’t thank him enough after his work. Communication is outstanding and made everything easy for us. Highly highly recommend as your solicitors.
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Thank you for your high recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that Chris was able to complete your purchase within just two weeks. We appreciate your kind words regarding his outstanding communication and are glad he made the process so easy for you.
John Graves
Housing & Property
John
Bannister Preston (Sophie) acted as conveyancers for a house sale. Excellent service with great communication. Most straight forward property transaction I have experienced to date.
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Thank you, John, for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Sophie provided excellent communication and helped make your property sale the most straightforward transaction you’ve experienced.
Kobi Hunn
Housing & Property
Kobi
Excellent Service
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Dear Kobi, Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you received excellent service.
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