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Very professional and knowledgeable solicitors
21 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9LA
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Regulator ID: 58391
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Manchester Durman
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Manchesters Solicitors have been in Sanderstead since 1979. Andrew Durman joined the firm as a partner in 2004, and the firm now trades as Manchester Durman. The Managing Partner is James Manchester, son of the founder Richard Manchester. Hannah James Estates is an estate agency, regulated by the Property Redress Scheme, member no 4386. It is also a trading name of Manchesters Solicitors, and is managed by Pippa Hare. James Manchester is the main property solicitor who works alongside Pippa and together they bring these two disciplines together seamlessly, with a fantastic and diligent team. Manchester Durman is a trading name of Manchesters Solicitors, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA no.58391. The estate agency is regulated by the Property Redress Scheme, member no 4386.
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18%
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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.
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19%
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19% above
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5.0/5
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5.0/5
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5.0/5
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5.0/5
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5.0/5
Value for money
5.0/5
Accreditations
Manchesters are accredited by
Trading names:
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Manchester Durman
Description
Manchesters Solicitors have been in Sanderstead since 1979. Andrew Durman joined the firm as a partner in 2004, and the firm now trades as Manchester Durman. The Managing Partner is James Manchester, son of the founder Richard Manchester. Hannah James Estates is an estate agency, regulated by the Property Redress Scheme, member no 4386. It is also a trading name of Manchesters Solicitors, and is managed by Pippa Hare. James Manchester is the main property solicitor who works alongside Pippa and together they bring these two disciplines together seamlessly, with a fantastic and diligent team. Manchester Durman is a trading name of Manchesters Solicitors, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA no.58391. The estate agency is regulated by the Property Redress Scheme, member no 4386.
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Opening hours
| Monday | 09:30–17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30–17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30–17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30–17:30 |
| Saturday | (Closed) |
| Sunday | (Closed) |
21 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9LA
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Michael Byrne
Housing & Property
Conveyancing
The team at Manchester's were excellent. James's was approachable and patient, prepared to extend his working day to get through a lengthy meeting, and happy to explain things in layman's terms, and at no time was I made to feel that I was anything other than a valued client. Full marks to the whole team at Manchesters.
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Jeff Learmouth
Unwavering support and professionalism.
We recently worked with Manchesters Solicitors during the sale of our property, and the process proved to be extremely long and exceptionally challenging at times. Throughout it all, our solicitor James was unwavering in his support and professionalism. He consistently guided us through every stage with clarity, patience, and reassurance. He ensured that we understood each development and took the time to explain complex issues in a way that made the entire process far less daunting. What stood out most was how supported we felt from start to finish. His diligence, attention to detail, and steady guidance were invaluable, and we truly cannot thank him enough. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending James and the team at Manchester's Solicitors to anyone needing a solicitor they can rely on completely. We will always appreciate the care, patience, and dedication they showed us.
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Maryann
Housing & Property
The best!
I used Manchesters to purchase my first property in 2017 and was really happy with the service and support. When it was time to sell up and buy a new home earlier this year, there were no doubts as to who my first choice of solicitor would be. James Manchester is kind, supportive, thorough and patient. He is extremely knowledgeable and took the time to make sure that I understood what was happening step by step. I felt reassured throughout. Whenever we had a call or face to face appointment, it was on time and never felt rushed. The team in the office were also amazing, recognising my voice when I called in and being as up to date with the sale/purchase as was needed. Emails are always responded to, calls returned etc. The whole service is very personal, I felt like James was carefully watching over and going above and beyond to meet deadlines and get the results we wanted. I wouldn’t use anybody else and I would happily recommend.
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Vanessa
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conveyancing quagmire
James Manchester helped navigate a very tricky conveyancing issue with kindness as well as ensuring all bases were covered and being very generous with his time. I would definitely use Manchesters again as this Firm looks after your interests and gives personal service, so rare in these times. James knows his stuff , you are in good hands.
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