Trainee Solicitor at Thornton Jones Solicitors

Holly Ballance

Trainee Solicitor

Holly joined Thornton Jones Solicitors in September 2021 after completing her A levels at Woodkirk Academy Sixth Form and is supporting our conveyancing teams as a Junior Legal Assistant. Holly is gaining valuable experience of working at a busy law firm to help her decide on, and progress into, her chosen area of law. Outside of work Holly has a busy social live enjoying time with friends and family and going on holiday. Holly loves long walks and going to the gym.

Westbourne House, 99 Lidgett Lane, Garforth, LS25 1LJ

Licensed for 1 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property

4.9/5 34 Client Reviews 34
  • Housing & Property 100%
34 Client Reviews

4.9/5

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  • Very Good
    1
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Susan
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September 27, 2024 20240927094045

Selling home

5

Excellent experience with Holly. She was very accessible via email and the telephone a very good and knowledgeable communicator.

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

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Anonymous
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August 23, 2024 20240823120945

Excellent service and communication

5

Holly’s communication skills are excellent. I was kept in touch at every stage through a transfer of equity prices, which was a difficult time for me. She ensured that I was kept in touch at every stage and she responded to all of my queries promptly. Highly recommend Thornton Jones.

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Anonymous
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August 16, 2024 20240816140319

Conveyancing

5

Perfect from start to finish. Couldn't have asked for any more

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

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Chris Brown
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August 02, 2024 20240802131932

Conveyancing Works

5

Used Thornton Jones conveyance services for buying and selling in a recent house move. Service was fantastic from day one, communication was great though out. Big thanks to Holly and Zanna who works on both aspects for us! Will definitely use Thornton Jones again should they be needed.

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 02 August, 2024

Thank you so much Chris for your kind words, they are very much appreciated. We hope yourself and Kate enjoy the new home! Best wishes for the future

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Tilly-Fleur
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July 07, 2024 20240707071042

No complaints!

5

Zanna and Holly were extremely helpful and as first time buyers, we're really accommodating to our (large amount of) questions. No complaints at all - thank you so much!

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Hello Tilly-Fleur, thank you for your review, we really appreciate it, and thank you for using Thornton Jones Solicitors.

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Michael Ries
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April 04, 2024 20240404135634

Excellent prompt service throughout

5

Holly Balance was genuinely excellent. Holly answered all my emails quickly and gave clear answers. Holly helped each step of the way. This is exactly what you want from a Solicitors.

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

We are so pleased to hear that, thank you for using Thornton Jones Solicitors.

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James & Zoe
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February 05, 2024 20240205100542

Helpful throughout the entire process

5

Always on hand to help move the sale along and they have an amazing app that shows how many steps are left during the process which is so helpful for first time buyers as it can be very overwhelming.

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

We are so pleased to hear that and we are so pleased that our app helped.

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Carol
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January 09, 2024 20240109122024

Excellent conveyancing support

5

Zanna, with the support of Holly, at Thornton Jones Garforth were my conveyancing solicitors for my recent house purchase. As a first time buyer I felt completely supported, they answered my questions and guided me through the process with professionalism and kindness and I would throughly recommend them to anyone looking for a convoyaging solicitor. Huge thanks to them for all their hard work!

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

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Amanda
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December 15, 2023 20231215203932

Superb!

5

Superb experience from this company. Holly was wonderful to deal with.

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Geoff Barker
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November 30, 2023 20231130081619

Property Purchase

5

Holly provided great support for Zanna throughout the conveyancing process.
My property purchase was completed within 9 weeks and Holly was always available with updates and input to provide a good level of comfort the transaction was on track.

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Jessica
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June 05, 2024
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Jessica

5

A big thank you to Zanna and Holly for all their help in our recent house purchase. They were both very efficient and kept us up to date at all stages, plus were lovely and patient with our first time buyer’s nerves and many questions. Would highly recommend Thornton Jones.

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Thank you for leaving such a positive review and thank you for choosing Thornton Jones Solicitors, we hope to work with you again in the future.

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HIGHLEX
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HIGHLEX

5

Amazing experience, couldnt have asked for more. Holly was polite, professional and extremely efficient. The entire process was flawless, open, honest and transparent. Thank you

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Peter
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Peter

5

Good morning &’it is a perfect day , Thornton & Jones have excelled themselves , Zanna & Holly make an amazing team. They are extremely professional , the whole process was made so easy , any queries dealt with immediately, informed all the way through of any updates . My last dealings with solicitors couldn’t of been a further contrast APL , l shall 100% be using Thornton & Jones in particular Holly & Zanna 😄👍🏼regards Peter Herd

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 30 May, 2023

Wow! What an amazing review. It's a perfect day for us too after reading this. Thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review. We will make sure both Zanna and Holly see it - it will surely make their day! Thank you for choosing Thornton Jones Solicitors and all the best for the future.

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Magdalena
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Magdalena

5

Zanna helped us buy a house with the Council, which wasn't easy as the Council gave us some last-minute unpleasant surprises. I myself did not believe that it would work, but Zanna's professional approach and calmness made it possible to close the topic on time.
Never met Zanna or Holly in person but always I knew they are there to give me the answer.
It was my first purchase in a foreign country and this team made it so easy.
Thank you
Highly recommended

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 25 April, 2023

Hi, Magdalena. Thank you so much for leaving such a kind review for Zanna and Holly. They will be so happy to know you had such a great experience. We will make sure both Zanna and Holly see your lovely review. Thank you for choosing Thornton Jones Solicitors.

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Lee
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Lee

5

Jessica and Natalie made our experience of purchasing our property stress-fee. And their efficiency is amazing. The seller was pushing for completion in a month. We didn’t think it’d be possible and told the seller so. But Jessica and Natalie completed the procedure on the seller’s desired date. Truly amazing. We’re very impressed.
My overall experience with Jessica and Natalie was excellent.
Because of my pleasant experience, I’ll now use Thornton Jones when I need a solicitor for whatever. I already know what I will ask them to help me with next.
Another thing I’d like to mention: Their price is competitive, which is very nice.
Yimi

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 24 April, 2023

Oh gosh! What a super review. We work really hard to make sure our client's experience is nothing but excellent, and it's great when we get feedback like this as it confirms we are getting it right. Thank you so much for choosing Thornton Jones Solicitors and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We will of course make sure both Jess and Natalie see this fantastic review.

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Emily
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August 29, 2024 20240829145533

Emily's experience...

5

Holly has been absolutely amazing from start to finish. She communicated throughout the process and kept us up date weekly. Her professionalism stood out and a thank you isn’t really enough to express our gratitude for Holly.

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Rhys
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July 24, 2024 20240724124114

Rhys's experience...

3

Initially dealt with Zanna and Holly. Zanna was initially rather abrupt and came across rude in some emails where we were asking questions as first time buyers. Holly didn’t seem to know the difference between £1,000 & £10,000 which was a bit concerning. Felt there was a lack of communication and we were initially given a timeline of 8-10 weeks which stretched to 15 weeks (initially instructed on 31/3 and completed 19/7). Wouldn’t recommend or use again.

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 30 July, 2024

Hi, Rhys. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Needless to say, we are very disappointed to have underdelivered for you on this occasion. This certainly isn’t up to our usual standards which you’ll see from our overwhelming number of five-star reviews and glowing feedback and recommendations. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us to become better and we will take your feedback on board. Thank you for choosing Thornton Jones Solicitors. We wish you all the best in your new home and really do appreciate your honest and timely feedback.

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Lyndsay
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May 06, 2024 20240506153939

Lyndsay's experience...

5

Fantastic service from Zanna and Holly, thank you!

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Lyndsay we are thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with our service, we hope to be of assistance to you in the future.

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Lyndsay
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May 06, 2024 20240506153841

Lyndsay's experience...

5

Fantastic service from start to finish. Thank you to Zanna and Holly

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Lyndsay we are thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with our service, we hope to be of assistance to you in the future.

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Penelope
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April 12, 2024 20240412112934

Penelope's experience...

5

I cannot thank Zanna and Holly enough. From start to finish I felt informed fully on what was happening and was kept up to date every step of the way.
As this is the first house I have purchased I was unsure of the process but it was broken down for me and made simple without the condescending manner I have been met with previously with other companies.
I would 100% recommend Thornton Jones. Their fees are transparent and I was made aware of these before starting the process. Professional women from start to finish.

Thanks again
Penelope

Lawyer named in this review: Holly Ballance

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

We are thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with our service, we hope to be of assistance to you in the future Penelope.

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About Holly Ballance

Holly joined Thornton Jones Solicitors in September 2021 after completing her A levels at Woodkirk Academy Sixth Form and is supporting our conveyancing teams as a Junior Legal Assistant. Holly is gaining valuable experience of working at a busy law firm to help her decide on, and progress into, her chosen area of law. Outside of work Holly has a busy social live enjoying time with friends and family and going on holiday. Holly loves long walks and going to the gym.

Languages Spoken: English

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Thornton Jones Solicitors

Westbourne House

99 Lidgett Lane

Garforth

LS25 1LJ



Phone 0113 246 4423

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Trainee Solicitor

Thornton Jones Solicitors

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