Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
karlton ward
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Residential Property
We were very pleased with the service we received from WGA, very professional people with a great understanding of the process
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Ward Gethin Archer Limited
01362 692182
We offer a client-driven, personal service to an increasing number of businesses and private individuals. Our aim is to resolve your legal problem in a way which exceeds your expectations. Everyone needs a lawyer at some time in their lives. Often our assistance marks a major stage in your life; such as buying a home or making your will. We promise to provide you with the best possible legal services at a time when service and quality really matters. Read more...
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- 01362 692182
- www.wga.co.uk
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Matter Type:
Wills
Anonymous
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
I have always received good service from WGA and always found the Dereham office well set out and convenient to get to.
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 13 June, 2025:
Thank you for your kind words and continued support! We’re glad to hear you’ve consistently received good service from WGA and found our Dereham office convenient and welcoming. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
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Matter Type:
Wills
Anonymous
Collected on:
Wills, Trusts and Probate
I and my partner have used Ward Gethin Archer for the last 8 years and have always been treated with great respect, so a big thank you.
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 13 June, 2025:
Thank you so much for your long-standing trust in us. We’re truly grateful to have had the opportunity to support you and your partner over the past eight years. Your appreciation means a lot to our team!
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Matter Type:
Trusts
Anonymous
Collected on:
Wills, Trusts and Probate
All staff very helpful throughout . Thank you.
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 12 June, 2025:
Thank you for your kind words. We're pleased Claire and our team could help you throughout.
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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
Anonymous
Collected on:
Residential Property
Michaela was extremely helpful with both my sale and onward purchase. Very responsive and helped move things along swiftly.
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 10 June, 2025:
That's wonderful to hear. We're so pleased that Michaela was extremely helpful with both your sale and onward purchase. It's great that her responsiveness helped move things along swiftly.
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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
Kath Webster
Collected on:
Residential Property
Perfect service throughout. I was updated at every stage and although all work was over the telephone, I felt that it was always with a smile. Well done.
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 10 June, 2025:
Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Kath. We're so pleased to hear you received perfect service throughout and felt updated at every stage.
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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
Anonymous
Collected on:
Residential Property
Cerys was absolutely amazing. Even when we didn’t hear from her for a bit, she was still working on various things in the background and would update us when there was anything new to say. Throughout the process, everyone we spoke to has been incredibly helpful and polite. I would certainly recommend WGA to friends and family.
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 09 June, 2025:
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad to hear that Cerys and the team were helpful and kept you informed throughout the process, even when things were happening behind the scenes. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re here whenever you or your loved ones need assistance!
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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
nick
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House Sale
We can highly recommend Charlie, as she made the whole process completely seamless and stress free, acting for us with our house sale and being by our side. Always available for advice and guidance and she deserves immense credit for her professionalism and courtesy throughout the whole process.
Well done and thanks again Charlie !
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 03 June, 2025:
Thank you for the kind words, Nick. Charlie and the team are delighted to have made the process smooth and stress-free for you. We appreciate your recommendation!
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Matter Type:
Wills
Anonymous
Collected on:
Wills, Trusts and Probate
WGA were extremely helpful and professional in helping and carrying out the settling of our late fathers estate. It made a difficult and emotional time more manageable.
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 02 June, 2025:
Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad Julia could provide helpful and professional support during this difficult time.
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Matter Type:
Wills
Anonymous
Collected on:
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Very pleased from start to finish of probate. Julia and Valerie were very supportive.
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 23 May, 2025:
Thank you. We're glad Julia and Valerie provided supportive and smooth probate service from start to finish.
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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
Chris
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Chris
Short version:
Charlie Bowden is a legend.
Longer version:
I inquired to 6 different conveyancing firms via their websites for representation to clear a Help2Buy loan.
Charlie B from WGA Dereham & one other firm were the only ones who actually replied to the inquiry with WGA being considerably cheaper than the other.
I accepted WGA’s quote & I moved ahead with Charlie. However soon after, I accepted an offer on the property before the H2B redemption really got going.
This changed the case file considerably & whilst there was an early mistake regarding the quotation for Charlie’s revised scope of service, I’m very happy to say that this mistake was not a foreshadowing of bad things to come (at least from our side!).
Charlie & I largely worked together during what ended up being a pretty awful sale process.
She would do her part of the legal shenanigans & I was her attack dog who would chase H2B, the property’s management company & the estate agents!
(It’s worth mentioning I did this voluntarily & largely before Charlie even had an opportunity to chase herself, at no point did she come across as apathetic!).
We experienced numerous issues interacting with H2B & the buyers solicitor, however Charlie’s constant communication & upbeat demeanour led to me never feeling overwhelmed or ‘out-of-the-picture’.
I always knew where we were in the process, whether it was good or bad.
To me, this is far more important than the “No news is good news” mindset of some.
Charlie & I quickly built a rapport, which allowed her to be herself with me also.
It’s refreshing to work with a solicitor who isn’t a corporate robot with no personality!
Whilst the process wasn’t the smoothest, Charlie’s constant professionalism & work ethic meant our side was always ready to action inquiries when they came in & send returns within an appropriate time frame.
We will certainly be looking to work with Charlie again when we’re in a position to buy.
Many thanks again Charlie!
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 14 April, 2025:
Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review, Chris. We're thrilled to hear that Charlie provided excellent service throughout your challenging sale process. Her communication, professionalism, and personal approach clearly made a difference, and we're so grateful for your trust. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
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Susan
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Susan
Extremely pleasant helpful and efficient thank you
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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
Kieran
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Kieran
Really great service from Charlie Bowden who was always very communicative and helpful during our house sale and purchase. The move was a pretty drawn out and stressful experience at times due to issues in the chain, but Charlie was always on it and very helpful. We felt like she always had the answers and knew exactly what she was doing, even when other solicitors in the chain did not! 100% recommended and would definitely use again!
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 06 February, 2025:
Thank you for your kind words, Kieran. We're delighted Charlie provided such great support throughout your sale and purchase. We appreciate your recommendation and would be happy to assist you again in the future!
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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
Peter
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Peter
Ms Watts did the conveyancing and was helpful and efficient at all stages. Many thanks for getting it done at a reasonable price too.
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 07 October, 2024:
Dear Peter, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that our team was helpful and efficient throughout the conveyancing process. Your appreciation means a lot to us! Best regards, Ward Gethin Archer Limited
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EDUARD
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EDUARD
Sue is amazing. Professional who always keeping us updated about our case. Highly recommend!
A representative from Ward Gethin Archer Limited responded to this review on 09 April, 2024:
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We are a long established East Anglian practice with eight offices serving West Norfolk & Cambridgeshire and one of the major firms in the area in terms of size and expertise. A full range of legal services is offered by highly qualified personnel: solicitors and legal executives with the support of other well trained and experienced staff. Although based in East Anglia, we offer a personal service to both our local clients and those who live away from the area. Ward Gethin Archer take the delivery of our services very seriously; wherever possible we adhere to recognised service requirements and quality standards. Wherever appropriate we also encourage our Partners and lawyers to join and participate in their specialist bodies and accreditation schemes. We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Practice Number 566796) and their rules and principles governing solicitors' conduct apply to us. An on-line guide to these can be found at www.sra.org.uk/handbook.
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