Steven Garry Coles
Solicitor
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Senior Partner
SRA ID: 314812
I am Crewe lad born and bred, and proud to be! I studied English Law with French at university which resulted in me working at the European Parliament for a year as an assistant to the local MEP. I wanted to practice law locally and was fortunate enough to secure a training contract in Crewe. My career then progressed from strength to strength and I am now Senior Partner of HSW and specialise in residential property law.
Along the way I met the love of my life, Caroline. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us busy!
Outside of work, my passion is theatre. My wife and I run a group of singers and dancers called Musical Mayhem and we perform cabarets in partnership with local and national charities to raise money for wonderful causes. I also perform with local amateur groups when I can. I equally love going to the theatre and go as often as my bank balance permits!
On the few occasions that I get to relax(!), nothing gives me more pleasure than good food, good wine and time with friends and family.
172-174 Nantwich Road, CW2 6BW
Licensed for 20 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property
Amazing - cannot recommend enough
Amazing, cannot recommend enough.
Quick completion
Support for first time buyers
Stress free
Kept informed throughout
Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles
A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 21 June, 2024
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Excellent Service with fast sale and purchase!
We used Steve to sell our house and purchase our new family home as a part exchange with a large developer. We wanted to get the whole thing completed in 2 months, from instructing him to represent us to having the keys! Despite several hurdles along the way Steve worked hard for us and ensured we managed to get our move completed on time.
Steven (and the whole team at HSW) were open and transparent along the journey and ensured we know what was going on at each step. He was very helpful with all my naive questions and always put us at ease throughout the process. Moving house is a particularly stressful experience but using Steven as our solicitor took a massive load of stress away!
We will definitely use Steve again when moving house in the future.
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A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 31 October, 2023
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House sale
Steven has been a great help to me and my family in dealing with two property sales. After providing the initial information in both cases, we had very little to do as Steven was able to manage and complete the sales with very little fuss.
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Steven Garry Coles from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 04 October, 2023
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Best Solicitor Ever
I have used the services of Hall Smith Whittingham on several occasions and cannot rate the service Steven and his team provide highly enough. Selling and purchasing a property is one of the most stressful and nerve racking experiences an individual encounters regardless of how many times you've done it in the past. Steven helped me with my first solo house purchase over 12 years ago and I've been back to him without hesitation over and over again . Unlike previous solicitors I have dealt with in the past Steven is on the case from the offset, always available if you need to talk over a concern or worry and if he's not available at the time of calling always contacts you back in a timely manner. He provides constant updates and if he is going to be away informs you and has a colleague briefed so you aren't left without a point of contact should you need help and assistance. Don't bother looking anywhere else, you don't need anyone else, just call Steven. Job Done!
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A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 27 September, 2023
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Property sales and purchase
Since moving to the area we have used Hall Smith Whittingham on 3 occasions. Each time we have found them very professional and efficient. They have been proactive and offered good advise when we have encountered situations where we ourselves have had no prior experience.
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A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 26 September, 2023
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Best Service, Best Communication
We sold our property in June 2023, selling a properly can be stressful at times, using Hall Smith Whittingham, was the best choice i had made, Steven and the team kept me up to date every step of the way, i honestly don't think i have received better service in any sector as good as the one i was given by steven and the team,
Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles
A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 26 September, 2023
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Friendly & Pro-Active Service
Steven Coles has carried out many residential conveyencing matters for me over a period of almost 20 years and I can thoroughly recommend his services. I have always found Steven to be helpful, concise, and efficient, along with being a good communicator and always pro-active at achieving the end goal as smoothly as possible.
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A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 26 September, 2023
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Excellent service
We have used Hall Smith Whittingham solicitors on many occasions over the years with selling and buying properties. We always find them to be efficient, reliable and excellent with communications. A solicitor we would always recommend. Always a pleasure dealing with them.
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A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 25 September, 2023
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A Professional Service
On the death of my mother, I engaged the services of Hall Smith Whittingham LLP to conduct the sale of her property, which I had inherited. Parts of the property were constructed over 100 years ago, with added complications of a shared Septic Tank.
The solicitor acting for the purchaser proved challenging regarding some of the age and drainage related issues.
Steven Coles and his team dealt with each issue in a considered and professional manner - bringing the sale to a satisfactory conclusion.
Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles
A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 25 September, 2023
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Excellent service as usual
Steven was brilliant throughout our house sale and purchase, a time which is always stressful but Steven made sure our expectations and required timings were met despite some challenges. Thanks Steven, always a pleasure and would recommend to anyone!
Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles
A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 25 September, 2023
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