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Walker Foster Limited

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3 High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AA

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3 High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AA

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Walker Foster Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
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
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 4.8/5

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.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Walker Foster Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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Opening hours

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

3 High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AA

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4.8 /5 108 Reviews
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What clients say about Walker Foster Limited

The firm is highly praised for conveyancing, including house purchases and sales, leasehold and commercial property transactions, remortgages, transfers of equity, probate, wills, powers of attorney, and family law. Clients value its thoroughness, efficiency, and strong technical knowledge, especially on complex matters. Soft skills repeatedly highlighted include clear and prompt communication, professionalism, approachability, patience, calm reassurance, friendliness, and a proactive, supportive manner. Reviews also note that the team keeps matters moving smoothly, explains processes clearly, and helps reduce stress throughout.

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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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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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4.8 /5 1211 Reviews
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The firm is highly praised for conveyancing, including house purchases and sales, leasehold and commercial property transactions, remortgages, transfers of equity, probate, wills, powers of attorney, and family law. Clients value its thoroughness, efficiency, and strong technical knowledge, especially on complex matters. Soft skills repeatedly highlighted include clear and prompt communication, professionalism, approachability, patience, calm reassurance, friendliness, and a proactive, supportive manner. Reviews also note that the team keeps matters moving smoothly, explains processes clearly, and helps reduce stress throughout.

Thorough service
Efficient communication
Quick responses
Clear updates
Professional approach
Friendly staff
Approachable team
Helpful guidance
Smooth process
Reassuring support

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Samantha & James

Purchase of Bashfield Farm

I cannot recommend Rizzwana Bashir at Walker Foster Solicitors highly enough. From start to finish, her support throughout a particularly complex and difficult purchase was nothing short of exceptional. We quite simply couldn't have done it without her. Rizzwana consistently went above and beyond our expectations, routinely working out of hours to ensure everything moved forward seamlessly. Her communication was flawless, keeping us reassured and fully updated at every single stage of the process. Beyond her top-tier professionalism and deep legal expertise, she brought a warm, friendly, and deeply empathetic approach that made a world of difference during a stressful time. To receive such outstanding dedication, clear expert guidance, and personalised care—all while offering fantastic value for money—is a rarity. If you need a solicitor who is hugely knowledgeable, tirelessly hardworking, and genuinely cares about her clients, look no further than Rizzwana.

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Noah James

First time buying made easy

As first time buyers, we couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor than Mariette. She guided us through every stage clearly, helped us understand exactly where we were in the process and what would happen next, and always made us feel confident that our purchase was in safe hands. Professional, prompt, and incredibly supportive throughout. Our purchase completed smoothly in just four months, and we’re genuinely grateful for her expertise and care. We highly recommend Mariette and have already passed her details on to friends who are beginning their own selling journey. We cannot thank her enough.

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Christine Sinclair

Professional & Efficient

We have moved house and we appointed Walker Foster in Settle to complete our sale and purchase conveyancing.

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janet mcguinness

Housing & Property

House purchase and sale

They were brilliant they always answered any questions we had they were so professional at all times would highly recommend them

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Thank you for your kind recommendation, Janet. We are delighted to hear that our team was professional, approachable and always available to answer your questions. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we are pleased that you felt well supported throughout.

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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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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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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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