Solicitor at Lockings Solicitors

William Baggaley

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 292699

Having qualified as a Solicitor in 2002, I spent several years practising Commercial Property in Leeds and moved to North Yorkshire in 2011. My wife and I have two young children and whilst we are currently experiencing restrictions on family life, we still enjoy the daily excitement and thrills that having young children can bring. In 2016, I transitioned into Residential Property but retained a Commercial element which for me, continued to provide the satisfaction helping clients achieve their goal of moving home or purchasing investment properties in an efficient and time sensitive manner. It can be a stressful process for all parties concerned however I enjoy the challenge of removing that element of stress wherever possible, providing clear guidance and ensuring that my client’s interests are protected at all times. Within our Property Department here at Lockings, I bring extensive experience in a wide range of property related transactions and utilise that experience to specialise in purchasing off-plan (new build) leasehold and freehold properties from developers, negotiating complex leasehold documentation and dealing with Shared Ownership and Help to Buy Schemes.

Highgate House, 19 Wednesday Market, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 0DJ

Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property

5.0/5 26 Client Reviews 26
  • Commercial Property 8%
  • Housing & Property 92%
26 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    25
  • Very Good
    1
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

Review sources

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Mr Berry
Verified Mr Berry Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
November 26, 2024 20241126131514

ID Verification

5

Contacted with an enquiry one day and sorted by an appointment the next day. Quick helpful and polite.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 27 November, 2024

Thank you for your feedback, Mr Berry. We're glad William could assist you quickly and efficiently.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Lisa & Kevin Bainbridge
Verified Lisa & Kevin Bainbridge Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
November 20, 2024 20241120191131

ID1 FORM

5

We were put in touch with Lockings, via Ison Harrison solicitors, afterseaching for weeks to find someone to do an ID1 form for us.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 22 November, 2024

Thank you for your feedback, Lisa and Kevin. We're glad we could assist you with your ID1 form and appreciate your trust in Lockings. If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.

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Matt
Verified Matt Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
September 05, 2024 20240905153826

ID1 form

5

Excellent service, William couldn’t have been more helpful. I would definitely recommend

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 09 September, 2024

Dear Matt, Thank you for your positive review. We’re glad to hear that William was so helpful. We appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, Lockings Solicitors

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Paul T
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Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
August 30, 2024 20240830192816

One-off meeting - very friendly

4

William was very friendly and accurate, and a pleasure to do business with.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 02 September, 2024

Thank you, Paul, for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that William’s friendly demeanor and accuracy contributed to a positive experience. At our firm, we strive to provide exceptional service, and it’s rewarding to know we met your expectations. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Anonymous
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Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
August 26, 2024 20240826163910

ID1 Verification

5

I needed to get a ID1 verification for a Land Registry transaction. Finding somewhere in York was a nightmare as not many solicitors do them. Luckily I found Will at Lockings. The process was quick and efficient, taking less than 30 minutes. The experience was professional and friendly and I would not hesitate to use Will/Lockings again.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 27 August, 2024

Thank you for your review! We're glad Will was able to assist with your land registry matter quickly and efficiently. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to helping you again in the future. Best regards, Lockings Solicitors

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Anonymous
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Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
July 18, 2024 20240718082147

Completion of legal documents

5

Will was pleasant and efficient at a very difficult time, I really appreciated this.

Very few Solicitors provide this service now, thank you for supporting me.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 23 July, 2024

Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad Will could offer the support and efficiency you needed during this challenging time. Best regards, Lockings Solicitors

Was this review helpful? Yes

David Ashton
Verified David Ashton Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
June 10, 2023 20230610054523

Document Certification

5

Excellent meeting with solicitor. Very understanding and knew exactly what was required.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 12 June, 2023

Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent meeting with our solicitor. Thank you for choosing our services, and we look forward to assisting you in the future, should the need arise.

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Sarah
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Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
June 04, 2023 20230604142657

Excellent

5

Rang for an appointment and got one within the week, great location as I work near town in York easy to find, William was great and really put me at ease as never needed a solicitor before even with a mishap on my end he was patient and made sure something was sorted so I didn’t leave with anything unfinished.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 05 June, 2023

Dear Sarah, thank you so much for leaving such a kind review. We are thrilled that William was able to help you so efficiently and that you felt so at ease. Kind Regards, Lockings Solicitors

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Annette Ord
Verified Annette Ord Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
April 04, 2023 20230404115753

ID1 help!

5

After finding hardly anyone in York could assist me with my ID1 form, Will at Lockings was extremely efficient and supporting in getting what I needed done! Would highly recommend! Thanks Will!

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 05 April, 2023

We appreciate your positive feedback, Annette. It's great to hear of your satisfaction with Will. We ensure all our clients get the best service possible and are glad you got the support you needed. Thank you for recommending us.

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Anonymous
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Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
January 24, 2023 20230124183726

Buying and selling properties

5

We were selling one property and buying another and Lockings offered a very reasonable price to do both of these. As it turned out, the process was more complicated than originally anticipated but Lockings worked to their original estimate and spent a good deal of time sorting out the various issues without compromising their service or commitment to us. We feel that we received first rate, personal service, tailored to our needs and the issues that arose and will certainly use Lockings again. We particularly valued the ability to speak to the team (in the office reception and by phone) and appreciated the time and patience with which they dealt with our case. Thank you.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 26 January, 2023

Thank you for your excellent review. We are delighted that you were happy with the service William & Adele provided throughout your property sale/purchase. Your feedback is most appreciated.

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Ioannis
Ioannis Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
August 01, 2023
Collected on
20230801134302

Ioannis

5

Will was really helpful today. Happy to have had his services and would definitely use Lockings again.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 01 August, 2023

Thanks Ioannis. We really appreciate your custom and your review. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Regards

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Tom
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Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
July 13, 2023
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Tom

5

Will is really polite, helpful and knowledgeable. Happy to have had his services and would definitely use Lockings again.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 13 July, 2023

Thanks Tom. We are delighted you are pleased. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Regards.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Callum
Callum Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Lockings Solicitors
March 06, 2023
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Callum

5

Joanna and Will were great to deal with and I will definitely use them in the future.

Lawyer named in this review: William Baggaley

A representative from Lockings Solicitors responded to this review on 07 March, 2023

Thank you Callum. We really appreciate your custom and you taking the time to feedback. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Regards.

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About William Baggaley

Having qualified as a Solicitor in 2002, I spent several years practising Commercial Property in Leeds and moved to North Yorkshire in 2011. My wife and I have two young children and whilst we are currently experiencing restrictions on family life, we still enjoy the daily excitement and thrills that having young children can bring. In 2016, I transitioned into Residential Property but retained a Commercial element which for me, continued to provide the satisfaction helping clients achieve their goal of moving home or purchasing investment properties in an efficient and time sensitive manner. It can be a stressful process for all parties concerned however I enjoy the challenge of removing that element of stress wherever possible, providing clear guidance and ensuring that my client’s interests are protected at all times. Within our Property Department here at Lockings, I bring extensive experience in a wide range of property related transactions and utilise that experience to specialise in purchasing off-plan (new build) leasehold and freehold properties from developers, negotiating complex leasehold documentation and dealing with Shared Ownership and Help to Buy Schemes.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact William Baggaley

Address

Lockings Solicitors

Highgate House

19 Wednesday Market

Beverley

East Yorkshire

HU17 0DJ



Phone 01482 300200

Website

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Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/07/02

31/03/22

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Assistant

Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd

?-26-11-2019

Assistant

Lockings Legal Services Limited

?-present