717 Housing & Property reviews 28 said it stayed on budget this year
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale (438)Residential Conveyancing (403)Remortgaging (8)
Compare the best property and conveyancing solicitors and lawyers in Darlington, ranked by verified client reviews: 15 law firms, updated 1 November 2026.
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This work covers residential conveyancing, buy-to-let and social housing matters, landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold enfranchisement, boundary and title problems, mortgage and possession cases and housing-condition claims. Solicitors draft and negotiate contracts and leases, exchange and complete conveyancing, prepare and register transfers and charges at HM Land Registry, serve and respond to s.8 and s.21 possession notices, represent clients in county courts and in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), and press or resist repair and disrepair claims under statutory housing law. Lender requirements, deposit protection schemes and conveyancing searches commonly structure the process.
717 Housing & Property reviews 28 said it stayed on budget this year
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale (438)Residential Conveyancing (403)Remortgaging (8)
43 Housing & Property reviews 25 said fairly priced this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (36)Purchase and Sale (18)
Leads the Housing & Property team
John Anthony Pratt
Managing Partner
Works with Natalie Bell
Above average for expertise this year
“I’ve worked with Fiona over the last few years on several residential property purchases through my company, and she has always been excellent to deal with. She is professional, efficient, and very helpful throughout the whole process. Communication is always clear and timely, and she makes what can be a stressful process much easier to manage. I would highly recommend Fiona to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable solicitor.”
446 Housing & Property reviews 29 said it stayed on budget this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (343)Purchase and Sale (133)New home purchases and sales (34)
Leads the Housing & Property team
Danielle Sullivan
Partner



Works with Kelly Hind and 4 more
“We used Hewitts conveyancing services for both our house sale and purchase. Our solicitor Danielle Sullivan was absolutely fantastic throughout. Despite Danielle and her secretary Jasmin Dolan being exceptionally busy, and working in the middle of a pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, they always had time to answer any questions we had, and gave us regular updates, providing professional advice and reassurance through what is a very stressful time. Highly recommend 🌟”
246 Housing & Property reviews 56 said fairly priced this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (207)Purchase and Sale (107)New home purchases and sales (6)
300 Housing & Property reviews 25 top marks for communication this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (281)Purchase and Sale (151)Remortgaging (6)
Leads the Housing & Property team
Alister Jones
Solicitor & Head of Property Team



Works with Jo Anderson and 3 more
Above average for fair pricing this year
“We recently purchased a property from a bank following a repossession in Northallerton. The bank stipulated a tight deadline following our offer before which we were vulnerable to counter offers. Clark Willis and in particular their solicitor Faye Edemensen dealt with the conveyancing in the most efficient and professional manner. The service provided by Faye combined charm with attention to detail, realising the urgency of our position. I cannot praise her highly enough. ”
36 Housing & Property reviews 11 said it stayed on budget this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (27)Purchase and Sale (14)New home purchases and sales (3)
30 Housing & Property reviews 10 top marks for communication this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (17)Purchase and Sale (9)Possession and repossession proceedings (5)
Leads the Housing & Property team
Michael Bernard McGarry
Partner



Works with Antony Davies and 4 more
Above average for approachability this year
“I can't recommend Claire at McGarry Solicitors highly enough. From start to finish, she was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. Claire kept me fully informed at every stage, explained everything clearly, and was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Her attention to detail and proactive approach gave me complete confidence that everything was being handled properly. What really stood out was her calm, friendly manner and genuine commitment to achieving the best outcome. She made what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and manageable. If you're looking for a solicitor who is efficient, approachable, and truly cares about her clients, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Claire and the team at McGarry Solicitors. Thank you for providing such an outstanding service.”
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We have ranked 15 law firms for Housing & Property in Darlington, listed in order on this page.