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Walker Foster Limited

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

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

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Walker Foster Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.2
Excellent
83%
Value for
Money
81%
Success
Rate
81%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.1/5
Initial Impressions 4.3/5
Approachability 4.2/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.2/5
Legal Knowledge 4.3/5
Value for money 4.1/5

Accreditations

Walker Foster Limited are accredited by

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited
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
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
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

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited
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
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

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4.2 /5 37 Reviews
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What clients say about Walker Foster Limited

Clients praise the firm for strong family law and conveyancing expertise, plus wills, probate and powers of attorney work. Reviews highlight technical competence, thoroughness, efficiency and effective case management leading to timely, favourable outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, professionalism, calmness under pressure, empathy, patience and a personal touch; clients also note proactivity, tenacity and reliability in stressful or complex matters.

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Stuart Alan

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Housing & Property

Friendly and Efficient

Professional advice, friendly and efficient.

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We appreciate your kind words, Stuart. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Stuart during your property purchase and sale. We will be sure to pass this on!

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Val

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misdirection

I rang and explained my problem and was then offered a meeting with Nick, paid the £700 upfront and sent the paperwork; it was clear when he read it that it wasn't his area of specialism and I needed the family lawyers, but instead of cancelling and passing me over we went through a meeting where I learnt very little, he promised to hand me over quickly because of court dates, and that didn't happen so I was chasing myself. 10 days later he sent me a contract that was meaningless, and I queried some typos and errors but signed it to get the system to work to get me to the right place. Later I get another bill from Nick who estimates he spent another 10 hours traveling, work etc but says call it another 3-4 hours say and charged me nearly another £500, apparently it had taken considerable time to reply to my queries about the contracts typo and errors! Meanwhile I had managed to get to the right solicitor and they have been great; compare their professionalism where, with every bill I get an excel sheet detailing each action and the time it has taken on my behalf with Nicks unprofessional lets just guess approach I lost a lot of money and two weeks in time. Make sure you double check who you need to see before parting with money.

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Maxine Susan Heppenstall

Thank you for your review. We have reviewed our file and can see that Nick Dent liaised with our family department in the first instance and thereafter provided you with a detailed letter of advice, to protect your position and advise you on your rights and options. We believe it was the correct for your case to begin with our Litigation department so that you could gain advice on your civil remedy options and then as your case evolved, it was appropriate at that time to transfer it to our Family department. We are sorry if you feel that our service fell short on this occasion but we believe that we have acted in your best interests to protect your position.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Professional first class service

Great service from the first to last meeting. Rachel was a pleasure to deal with, giving clear advice in a timely and efficient way. Professional at every step of the way.

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Thank you for your feedback — we’re delighted Rachel provided professional, clear, and efficient support throughout your experience.

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I felt like the solicitor

Began with a pleasant experience however quickly turned sour. Our solicitor kept going on leave without informing anyone, therefore we could never move forward. She never handed our case over to anyone at this time so we were stuck. She was supposed to be withdrawing funds for a house purchase, however never chased them up therefore we had to do her work for her to get them in time to complete. She never updated the other solicitor or estate agents and did one of her disappearing acts on the day we were supposed to exchange contracts, without telling anyone. We were very upset and overwhelmed by this and felt we were spending all our time clearing up after her. After hearing great things we now feel very let down and what was supposed to be a pleasant experience, completely ruined.

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A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review

Thank you for your feedback, and we are sorry that for whatever reasons you felt dissatisfied with the service provided. We understand that certain delays were encountered amongst third parties within the chain and finance, which did have a knock on effect to the timescales that you have referred to. In any event, it is totally appreciated that a lack of clarity, perceived or otherwise would have a negative impact on stress levels and issues you have outlined. Our Head of Residential Property, Ian Haynes, would be very happy to make contact with you should you wish, and to discuss this matter in a more private and hopefully, effective manner. Please do let us know or Mr Haynes direct at irh@walkerfoster.com should this be appropriate at this stage. Best wishes

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Rewriting will

Alex fully explained my current will and implications and then amended it to my current wishes. He acted in a friendly and professional manner.

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Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad Alex was able to provide clear guidance and amend your will in line with your wishes, all while maintaining a friendly and professional approach. Best regards, Walker Foster Solicitors

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Rathil

I contacted them for independent legal advice and was impressed by how quickly they responded. Their professionalism and quality of service exceeded my expectations.

Walker Foster Limited

Thank you, Rathil! We’re thrilled our team could provide quick and professional support that exceeded your expectations!

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David

Excellent, professional service would have no hesitation recommending Walker Foster Solicitors.

Walker Foster Limited

Thank you, David! We're delighted to hear you received excellent and professional service. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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Jacob

Used these solicitors on numerous occasions Skipton and silsden branches. Professional service and had no problems would highly recommend.

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Tracy

The solicitor I spoke too couldn't be bothered quoted stupidity high amount for a simple job . She was going on holiday so really wasn't interested. Found another solicitor quoted half the cost . My advice shop around

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We pride ourselves on the service we provide to our clients. We are sorry that you felt you had a negative experience.

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Amanda

Housing & Property

Amanda

Walker Foster acted for the buyers of my in law’s apartment. Their service was very poor in our opinion . They never returned calls from our solicitors and estate agent. Several times they said they thought that they had processed some paperwork but hadn’t. In our opinion their inaction slowed the sale by 8 -12 weeks, costing us extra management fees and lost interest income that we need to pay for the care home where my in laws now live.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a Google review. However, please note that we did not act for you in this matter. If you would like to discuss this matter further please contact our Head of Conveyancing on 01943 609969.

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Clients praise the firm for strong family law and conveyancing expertise, plus wills, probate and powers of attorney work. Reviews highlight technical competence, thoroughness, efficiency and effective case management leading to timely, favourable outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, professionalism, calmness under pressure, empathy, patience and a personal touch; clients also note proactivity, tenacity and reliability in stressful or complex matters.

professional
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patient and kind
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anonymous

Housing & Property

Good experience

I would recommend walker fosters. They dealt with our purchase and sale, and kept us updated throughout the process. Amie and Emily were brilliant, really helpful and friendly and gave us regular updates. Thanks again!

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Family Law

Got me through the worst time of my life.

After an incredibly difficult three-year divorce process, I have finally achieved a fair settlement, and I honestly do not believe I could have done it without Sara Rutter and Gillian Petty at Walker Foster Solicitors. From the very beginning, Sara was professional, calm, determined, and completely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me. Despite every challenge put in the way, Sara remained focused, strategic, and relentless in pushing the case forward. Thanks to her expertise, persistence, and support, my divorce has now been finalised & I have received a fair settlement. More importantly, she helped me stay grounded and confident during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I cannot recommend Sara Rutter, Gillian Petty and Walker Foster Solicitors highly enough to anyone facing complex or high-conflict family proceedings. Their professionalism, integrity, and dedication truly made all the difference.

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Sara Rutter

Thank you C , it has been a real pleasure acting for you and I will genuinely miss our conversations. I am delighted we achieved such a positive outcome and I am especially pleased to know you are happy with the result . Thank you for placing your trust in us and I wish you all the very best for the future.

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anonymous

Housing & Property

Fast, Efficient and Clear

Mariette was highly recommended by my estate agent and assisted with my leasehold house sale - she made a complicated sale clear and gave practical advice along the way. It was a smooth journey from beginning to end, as fast as possible. Mariette is calm and efficient and I would recommend her as we all know moving house is stressful!

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for recommending Mariette. We’re delighted she was able to make your leasehold sale clear and manageable.

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Housing & Property

Fast, Professional & Great Communication

Mariette helped complete a purchase in very quick time, she was professional throughout and communication was always efficient and timely, it made what can be an extremely challenging process as smooth and fast as possible, which was very much appreciated.

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Thank you so much for your kind review. We're delighted we could complete the purchase quickly and that our professional approach helped make the process smoother for you.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Great Solicitors

Thank you Katie for all your help and detailed workings, and for the personal touch throughout.

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Thank you for your positive feedback, Christopher. We’re pleased to hear that Katie provided a personal approach throughout your matter.

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Jane Naik

Housing & Property

Jane

Helpful and kind in a stressful situation

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Thank you, Jane, for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you found the team helpful and kind during a stressful Conveyancing situation.

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Rachel Cordice

Housing & Property

Rachel

After using walker foster I would not go anywhere else! From start to finish the whole team at walker foster were amazing, they were very professional and i felt me needs were fully understood and met! I received the best quality service i could ask for! Definately reccomend!

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Dear Rachel. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you would not go anywhere else and that the team provided such a professional and supportive service from start to finish. It is great to know you felt your needs were fully understood and met and that you received the highest quality of service. We really appreciate your recommendation and you taking the time to share your experience.

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Steven Briggs

Housing & Property

Steven

We used Walker Foster to deal with the legalities of our house purchase. Sue was amazing and very thorough. No problems at all and communication was great!

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Dear Steven. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Sue and the team supported you so effectively with your house purchase, and that you found the service thorough with great communication throughout. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Ricky

Recommend by a friend for help with my mother in laws will. Excellent service, friendly & professional staff.

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Dear Ricky. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that you were recommended to us and that you received excellent service from our friendly and professional staff while dealing with your mother-in-law’s Will. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Freya Verity

Housing & Property

Freya

Would highly recommend Walker Foster if you are buying/selling a house! Sue and her team were amazing from start to finish and even though we had a very long, challenging chain she managed to keep on top of everything to ensure quickest possible completion times!

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Dear Freya. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Sue and the team provided excellent support throughout your house sale and purchase, especially given the challenges of a long chain. It is great to know they were able to keep everything on track and help achieve the quickest possible completion. We really appreciate your recommendation and you taking the time to share your experience.

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