Licensed Conveyancer at Williamsons Solicitors Limited

Richard Fairbank

Licensed Conveyancer

Richard is a Licensed Conveyancer within the Residential Conveyancing Department in our Bridlington Office. Richard specialises in freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.

Williamsons Solicitors, Times House, Mill Street, Driffield, YO25 6TN

Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property

4.9/5 85 Client Reviews 85
  • Housing & Property 100%
85 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

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  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    80
  • Very Good
    4
  • Average
    1
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

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James,
Verified James, Added 6 days ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Williamsons Solicitors Limited
March 27, 2025 20250327081543

House sale and purchase

5

Good communication to myself for sale and purchase with quick responses throughout

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 27 March, 2025

Thank you for your review James. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and this will be passed onto Richard. We look forward to working with you in the future.

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Sarah,
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March 12, 2025 20250312151847

Disappointed

3

As members of the family had used Williamson's solicitors before, I was happy to use them in both the sale of my house in Hampshire and the purchase of a bungalow in Bridlington.

I originally opted for a solicitor in Bridlington so I could directly speak to him, hand in documents and keep it local. However, Richard then worked from the Driffield branch, I wasn't given the option to change solicitors so I still haven't met him.

I felt the solicitor was friendly but I was very infuriated the number of times the same question was asked by the buyers solicitor, so Richard asked me again when I had already replied to him. Obviously, all this 'to and fro' with questions took time.

I also found it very disappointing to discover I had been charged, through no fault of my own, an extra £500 for the paperwork that had been sent to buyers, who unfortunately pulled out. This happened 3 times. The paperwork was obviously sent far too early as one purchaser had only been the prospective buyer for a week so I feel the company was too eager to send out paperwork.

Regarding the purchase, I distinctly stated, I wanted to sell one property and have the money in my account before buying the second property. This did not happen and caused a lot of unnecessary anguish for myself.

All in all, I was very upset with both processes and will not be using this 'professional' service again.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 13 March, 2025

We are really sorry you feel our service did not meet your expectations. Please do contact us directly for a further explanation.

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Anonymous
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February 20, 2025 20250220143036

Simply the best

5

Thank you so much for everything you did to support me through a very long and problematic sale, you went above and beyond and I would recommend you to everyone who values prompt, efficient and caring attitude.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 21 February, 2025

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the feedback and this will be passed onto Richard.

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Stuart Martin
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February 19, 2025 20250219084322

MAR2589/1

5

Sale of property done quickly, efficiently, professional service.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 19 February, 2025

Many thanks for your review Stuart. Your comments are appreciated and will be passed onto Richard.

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Laura,
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February 14, 2025 20250214200559

Diligent professional service

5

I can’t recommend Richard enough, he always is very thorough with his work and advice on your house sale/purchase.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 17 February, 2025

Many thanks for your review Laura. Your comments are appreciated and will be passed onto Richard.

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Anonymous,
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February 11, 2025 20250211160003

On the Move

5

I have moved home quite a few times, the last two I have used Williamsons and found them to be a pleasure to deal with at all levels . I was kept informed at all times and was supported well if the sale looked shaky. I will use them again in the future.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 12 February, 2025

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Lance Brook
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December 17, 2024 20241217131949

Fantastic Experience From Start To Finish

5

Richard and the team at Williamsons Solicitors have been fantastic with the purchase of our first home. The process wasn't straight forward for various reason but Richard clearly explained everything to us and gave us our options and made sure we fully understood them.

Richard worked extremely hard for us to ensure we completed before Christmas which included evening and weekend calls and emails sometime late into the evening and early mornings which we truly appreciate.

The service from the whole team was fantastic and I will certainly use them again in the future and would highly recommend Williamsons Solicitors to anyone looking for conveyancing.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 23 December, 2024

Thank you for your review Lance. Your comments are appreciated and will be passed onto Richard.

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G Dawson
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December 17, 2024 20241217102040

House sale and purchase

5

Richard got the sale and purchase to completion despite many complications (no fault of Williamsons) and despite all the obstacles and setbacks he was always helpful and on the case.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 23 December, 2024

Many thanks for your review. Your comments are appreciated and will be passed onto Richard.

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Mike Gray,
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December 17, 2024 20241217064755

Conveyancing

5

Excellent service, helpful & knowledgeable throughout.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 23 December, 2024

Thank you for your review Mike. Your comments are appreciated and will be passed onto Richard.

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Dawn Hannah,
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December 10, 2024 20241210152231

house purchase

5

was a very quick and pain free purchase dealt with by Richard Fairbank and Debbie Jennison both were on the ball and sorted all issues l had quickly and without hassle, all communication from both was clear and pushed the sale to completion much earlier than expected

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 12 December, 2024

Thank you for your review Dawn. Your feedback is appreciated and will be passed onto Richard and the team.

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Tina
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February 07, 2025
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Tina

5

Excellent service dealt mainly with Gaynor she was so lovely ,patient kind and very knowledgeable she helped me every step of the way I could not have done it without her she explained everything in a way i understood she's a credit to your company....

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 10 February, 2025

Thank you for your review Tina. Your comments are appreciated and will be passed onto Gaynor.

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Karen
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March 22, 2024
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Karen

5

I was very happy with the service. Richard kept me updated throughout the process. He was very friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend Richard Fairbank.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 25 March, 2024

Thank you for your review Karen. Your feedback is appreciated and will be passed onto Richard.

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Richard
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March 14, 2023
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Richard

5

I would highly recommend Richard Fairbank. My brothers and I have recently instructed Richard to deal with the sale of our mother’s property. Richard and Natalie has been very helpful and efficient throughout the process.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Fairbank

A representative from Williamsons Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 March, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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About Richard Fairbank

Richard is a Licensed Conveyancer within the Residential Conveyancing Department in our Bridlington Office. Richard specialises in freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.

Languages Spoken: English

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Williamsons Solicitors Limited

Williamsons Solicitors

Times House

Mill Street

Driffield

YO25 6TN



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Title

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Duration

Licensed Conveyancer

Williamsons Solicitors

2021-present