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1 High Street, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9EX

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1 High Street, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9EX

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Walker Foster Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
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Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5

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The Law Society accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited

Description

Walker Foster is a long-established and respected general practice law firm founded in 1919, with offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton and Harrogate. Our vision is to always be the first choice for local legal expertise, creating a connection with the communities surrounding our offices as a trustworthy and caring company. We aim to provide valued and reliable legal services to generations both now and in the future.

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Walker Foster Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
16% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Walker Foster Limited are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited

Description

Walker Foster is a long-established and respected general practice law firm founded in 1919, with offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton and Harrogate. Our vision is to always be the first choice for local legal expertise, creating a connection with the communities surrounding our offices as a trustworthy and caring company. We aim to provide valued and reliable legal services to generations both now and in the future.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

1 High Street, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9EX

Reviews

4.8 /5 108 Reviews
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Specialist firm strong in residential and commercial conveyancing, lease and land transactions, wills, probate and family law. Clients praise clear legal expertise, thoroughness and efficient, timely case management. Highly valued soft skills include responsiveness, clear communication, empathy, patience, calm reassurance, proactivity and tenacity. Team seen as diligent, approachable and client-focused, consistently going the extra mile to keep matters moving and reduce stress.

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Sally

Housing & Property

Exceptional

RIzzwana has just completed a lease on a retail property for us and she has been exceptional throughout. Very helpful and efficient and her email responses have been almost instant. This level of service is a very rare thing nowadays so it has been so refreshing to experience. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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Hi Sally, we are delighted to hear that Rizzwana provided such efficient and responsive support throughout the lease. It is particularly pleasing to know that her prompt communication made such a positive impression. Thank you for your kind recommendation.

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Squires

Commercial Property

Freehold residential property purchase and land sale

Rizzwana has worked diligently and methodically to secure my purchase and sale. She is very approachable, taking time to explain everything. She always gets back to you via email or returning phone calls as soon as possible. She has a very calming approach, pulling out all the stops when necessary, I had confidence in Rizzwana throughout the whole process. It has been a pleasure doing business with her, I can certainly give her 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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We are delighted to hear that Rizzwana provided such reassuring support throughout your property transactions. It is wonderful to know that you felt confident in her guidance and that she was there when you needed her.

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Dorothy

Commercial Property

Excellent experience

I cannot recommend Rizzwana enough! I found her very professional, approachable and friendly. I was kept thoroughly updated throughout the sale which went through very quickly and smoothly. Rizzwana was always quick to respond to either emails or phone calls and follow up any queries. I would certainly use her again if needed. My many thanks to Rizzwana.

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Hi Dorothy, thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that Rizzwana made your sale a smooth and positive experience. We really appreciate your trust and would be pleased to assist you again in the future.

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anonymous

Commercial Property

Efficiency at its best..( in the no contact world..)

I was recommended to use the services of Rizzwana for our barn purchase and what a wise choice that was. On the ball keeping us informed and keeping the process running. Well done Rizzwana! & NO app needed even better ..

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John Hooson

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Excellent

I'm so glad we chose Walker Foster when buying our land. Rizzwana was really good and professional throughout. She never delayed in getting information over to the sellers and I just felt she went the extra mile, which is a great feeling to have as it can be a daunting process. Thanks Rizzwana for getting it over the line for us. Highly recommend.

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It is brilliant to know that Rizzwana’s proactive approach and extra effort made such a difference for you, John. The entire team at Walker Foster deeply appreciates your high recommendation!

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Lindsie Edgar

Housing & Property

Lindsie

We have completed our mortgage today thanks to Amber from Walker Foster. Nothing has ever been too much trouble and any questions have been answered quickly and every step of the process explained. Huge thanks to Amber again!

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Dear Lindsie, Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Amber provided helpful and responsive support throughout.

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melanie reynolds

Housing & Property

melanie

Amber was excellent. Answered questions and emails promptly was very personable and efficient. Helped with problems with my remortgage solicitors and kept me sane. Would highly recommend

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Richard

Commercial Property

Richard

WALKER FOSTER SOLICITORS We instructed Walker Foster for a conveyancing transaction, and the experience was a total disaster from start to finish. Everything that could go wrong, did — and several fundamental steps that any competent solicitor should have taken were completely overlooked. To name just a few: an AGA (Authorised Guarantee Agreement) had been in place previously but was not carried over into the new lease; we received no advice regarding our liability for stamp duty; the lease wasn’t registered despite needing to be; and crucially, there was no advice provided about a break clause. When we later requested a copy of the lease, they had misplaced it and couldn’t even locate where they had stored it. At a time when we desperately needed guidance, we received none. Their dismissive reaction to our concerns was unequivocally unacceptable. We would never dream of instructing them again. Their service was, in our view, utterly appalling.

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Thank you for your feedback, having had the opportunity to look into this matter further we understand your feedback relates to a matter dealt with in 2018 by a Solicitor who left Walker Foster in 2019, and we are sorry that you felt dissatisfied with the service provided. We are always striving to improve the service we provide to our clients.

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Danny Abrahams

Danny

I along with my Mum's solicitor have been chasing David Barton of Walker Foster for a response in regards to dealing with approving a deed of variation in respect of a leasehold property that my mum owns with her husband and are currently in the process selling, David of which acting for the landlord and dealing with the related variation, however the current position is that the sale of the property is now at risk of falling through due to what has been nothing other than a choice to completely ignore this matter for 4 weeks and provide no communication whatsoever. Avoid at all costs.

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Jonathan

Housing & Property

Jonathan

I recently used Walker Foster Solicitors for a transfer. The transfer was not straight forward and had its implication's, to which Claire from WF dealt with in a timely and very professional manner. I was kept fully informed of any updates throughout. The whole process was made hassle free saving me the stress and headaches. I would thoroughly recommend and would use WF again. Thank you.

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Thank you for your wonderful review Jonathan! We're delighted to hear that Claire handled your transfer professionally and kept you informed throughout the process. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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Specialist firm strong in residential and commercial conveyancing, lease and land transactions, wills, probate and family law. Clients praise clear legal expertise, thoroughness and efficient, timely case management. Highly valued soft skills include responsiveness, clear communication, empathy, patience, calm reassurance, proactivity and tenacity. Team seen as diligent, approachable and client-focused, consistently going the extra mile to keep matters moving and reduce stress.

professional service
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clear communication
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approachable team
friendly service
kept updated
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Paula McKie

Housing & Property

Absolute 5-star service - thank you Lily

Absolute 5-star service! I would not deal with a house purchase or sale with anyone else again. Lily Holmes has been absolutely fantastic, from her impressive communication and efficient speed to her warm, friendly presence when our family went along to sign papers. Our sale had a few small nuances, but nothing phased her. Thank you!

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Michael Downes

Housing & Property

Efficient and Personable

Lily Holmes recently dealt with the sale of our property and the removal of a restrictive covenant necessary to secure the sale. Lily was knowledgeable, very professional and extremely personable, a pleasure to deal with. In addition the buyers needed to work to a very tight timescale because they had to vacate their rental property with very little time to play with, Lily was able to deal with the transaction efficiently and quickly.

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Ian Cowling

Housing & Property

selling of my late fathers house

I cannot thank the team at Walker Foster (Ilkley) enough with the way they helped me with this difficult process.

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We understand this may have been a difficult time, and we’re glad the team at Ilkley could help guide you through the process. Thank you for your kind words, Ian, and for placing your trust in Walker Foster.

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anonymous

Housing & Property

Careful and supportive from start to finish

We really could not have asked for a better solicitor than Amber Brunton when we were buying a house this summer. She was professional, supportive and wise. She always responded quickly to our questions and was really good at keeping things in proportion for us. She stood up for us when the seller started to be pushy and brought everything through on time so we completed exactly when we needed to. We are not in a rush to do this again- but if we were, we would definitely go back to Amber.

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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted Amber helped make your house move a positive experience, keeping everything on track and providing clear, reassuring advice throughout.

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anonymous

Housing & Property

Very positive conveyancing experience

Emily helped me through the conveyancing process with my first house. She was always quick to respond and gave me sound, practical advice. I’m very grateful for all her help!

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It’s lovely to hear that Emily made the conveyancing process easier with her prompt responses and practical advice. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we wish you all the best in your new home.

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Steve Robertson

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Steve

Alex was very professional and caring in dealing with my aging mother in laws will. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

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Thank you for your kind words, Steve. It’s lovely to hear that Alex handled the matter with such care and professionalism. We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful you took the time to share your experience.

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Tim Ross

Litigation

Tim

Professional service provided by Luca

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Thank you for your kind feedback, Tim. We are pleased to hear that Luca provided a professional service and will be sure to pass on your comments to him.

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Jak Katterfield

Housing & Property

Jak

My wife and I were first time buyers so quite overwhelmed by the house buying process. Jenni acted as a knowledgeable, patient and detailed guide throughout the entire process, we could not have done it without her! We had some difficulties with the seller not providing required information and documentation about the house we were buying. Jenni fought our corner the entire time, providing guidance as to why the documentation was needed and ignoring pressure from the seller until we had it. I could not recommend Jenni more to anyone going through the conveyancing process!

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It’s lovely to hear that Jenni made your first home purchase feel more manageable. We’re pleased her knowledge, patience and attention to detail gave you confidence throughout, particularly when things became challenging. We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation.

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Emma Lucas

Housing & Property

Emma

Outstanding service from start to finish! Moving home is notoriously stressful, but having such a proactive solicitor like Amber, made all the difference. She was always quick to respond to my queries, actively chased the rest of the other side to prevent delays, and provided constant reassurance whenever things felt uncertain. If you want a smooth, efficient move with a team that actually keeps you in the loop, look no further.

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It is wonderful to know that Amber's proactive approach and clear communication helped keep everything progressing smoothly and gave you confidence along the way, Emma. We really appreciate your kind recommendation.

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Shell Johnson

Housing & Property

Shell

Sarah Bright and Issy Morgan facilitated my house sale. I actually tracked Sarah down from a previous house purchase that she’d done for me while working at another solicitors, because she is so good. The communication is brilliant. No chasing and leaving multiple messages - replying the same day and doing all they can towards desired timelines. Faultless and will always come back to these guys for as long as they are in their roles!!

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Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Shell. We are delighted that Sarah and Issy provided such a responsive and efficient service. It is particularly pleasing to hear that you chose to work with Sarah again, and we truly appreciate your continued trust and recommendation.

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