David Barton
Solicitor
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Senior Solicitor
SRA ID: 327485
David joined the residential conveyancing department at Walker Foster in 2007 as a Solicitor, having qualified in 2003. Based initially at the firm’s Ilkley office, he very quickly became well known and respected as a leading conveyancing force among people looking for conveyancing services and with local estate agents and other businesses. He continued to work at the Ilkley office until July 2016 when he moved to the Skipton office to step into the shoes of a senior conveyancing partner who retired.
Since moving to the Skipton office, David has continued to build up a significant following in the community and has excellent referral relationships with a number of estate agents and other property professionals, so much so that he remains one of the firm’s busiest conveyancing solicitors.
David is respected in the business community and is well known for his expertise, depth of knowledge across all areas of conveyancing and his ability to find solutions to difficult legal problems. David deals with all types of residential property and acts for a number of property developers and investors in relation to acquisitions and disposals.
In his spare time, David enjoys attending football matches with his Everton and Man City supporting sons. He can often be found on the golf course or out on walks with his beloved cockapoo, Olly.
3 High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AA
Licensed for 21 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property
Excellent service once again.
David is thorough, efficient and very easy to communicate with. He ensured the house sale went through on time and dealt with all obstacles quickly.
I’ll definitely be coming back the next time!
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 09 December, 2024
Thank you for your kind words Chris! We are glad David provided a thorough and efficient service. We look forward to assisting you again in the future!
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Efficient as always
Dealt with David Barton many times before.
As always he is very thorough and inspires confidence
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 05 December, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that David has consistently provided you with thorough and confidence-inspiring service. It’s always great to know when our team members make such a positive impact. We truly value your continued trust and look forward to assisting you again in the future!
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44 Chapel Street Plymouth
My only dissapointment was the delay in dealing with the buyers solicitor, who seemed to be fairly uncooperative. The sequence of events was as follows :-
1) Order placed with WF in March 24, with target completion delayed to 1/8/24, to avoid early close penalty on mortgage.
2) I asked WF to hold back on sale as we had plenty of time and I was considering the market.
3) 16th May I confirned i was selling and should work towards completion on 1/8/24. I also explained the eary and late cost to me, so as to explain the importance of meeting the target date.
4)The actual exchange date given on WF letter is confirmed as 16/10/24, 2.5 month late.
5) Unfortunately the building insurance and Gas safety certificate expired during the delay and had to be renewed. The high mortgage rate charged by lenders between fixed mortgage terms between mortgages and the extra cost are in the region of £600.00.
6) MORE IMPORTANTLY you completed before the Budget. Thankyou.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 11 November, 2024
Thank you for your review, Graham! We appreciate your feedback and are glad David was able to complete before the Budget and minimize any further complications. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay and the additional costs, and we will continue working to ensure smoother experiences moving forward. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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31/10/24
Low tech nothing done online, all old school in person which works for me
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 07 November, 2024
Thank you for sharing! We're glad our in-person approach worked well for you.
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Slow and no communication
Walker foster as a company were good to deal with, however we used David Barton to buy and sell our house, In a 3 way chain and it was a Poor experience. No communication, very slow and nearly all fell though on the last day.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 31 October, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. While we're glad to hear that you found our company good to deal with, we sincerely apologise for the experience you had with David during your buying and selling process. Communication and efficiency are crucial in transactions like yours, and we’re sorry that we fell short in these areas. Your comments will help us improve our services. If you’d like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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Sale completion
House sale completed and would recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 24 October, 2024
Thank you for your review, Susan! We're thrilled to hear that your house sale was completed successfully with David and the conveyancing team. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re here to assist you with any future needs. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks again!
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Selling a property
Professional, personable, thorough and responsive.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 04 October, 2024
Dear Zoe, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found David's service professional, personable, and thorough during your property sale. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited
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Solicitor review
My experience with Walker Foster has been mixed. The length of time taken to get to signing documents met my expectations. David's communication could be improved by contacting/replying to me and my mortgage advisor when we email. David has been available for the majority of my calls and I didn't feel I was being a pain when I call. David was always helpful and understood my questions when we did talk.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 25 September, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback, Terry. We appreciate your comments on where we could improve our service on this occasion and we are glad to have been able to speak with you directly to resolve this. Wishing you all the best, Walker Foster.
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Property Sale
Walker Foster Solicitors were at all times professional, polite and courteous throughout my property sale, as well as keeping me up to date with any issues and responding to my queries quickly via phone or email.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 27 August, 2024
Thank you, Sarah Jane. We’re glad to hear that David and our team maintained professionalism and courtesy throughout your property sale and kept you informed and responsive. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Excellent service
Regular contact.
Efficient communication.
A1 delivery
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 14 June, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you appreciated David's regular contact, efficient communication, and A1 delivery. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited
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