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Norma
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Excellent service from Sonya very polite.
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0131 5557055
At Watermans, we take the hassle out of the legal side of things, so that you can concentrate on moving forward with your life. We offer straightforward legal advice so that you know where you stand at every step in the legal process. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, our team are experts in all areas of Personal Injury, Wills & Succession Planning, Conveyancing and Estate Agency. Everything we do is about resolving your situation in the most transparent way possible. It should be that simple Read more...
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Vilius R
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First time buying house
My mortgage advisor recommended me to the solicitor. As a first-time homebuyer, I was quite uninformed, but received all the necessary information and timely assistance. Kathy provided excellent advice and support.
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 28 March, 2025:
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that Kathy provided excellent advice and support throughout your experience as a first time buyer, and we wish you all the best in your new home!
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Residential Conveyancing
Alexandro Larti
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She is the best solicitor very friendly and very knowledgeable.
She is very professional and very kind solicitor apsolut professional.
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 27 March, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Alexandro. We are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience working with Kathy in our conveyancing team!
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Purchase and Sale
Alex & Jenny
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Thank you Kathy for your passion and professionalism!
Kathy always responded quickly and provided us clear advice. As an overseas buyer, she fully understands our needs to assist in the purchase of the property. She has always responded quickly with care and professionalism. Much appreciated, thank you Kathy!
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 24 March, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Kathy! We are pleased to hear that she provided you with clear and timely advice on your overseas property purchase, making the process as smooth as possible for you.
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New home purchases and sales
Paul and Wendy Miranda
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Kathy Miller and Watermans
We were buying a house in Scotland while living in the U.S. We had no idea what was going on but Kathy ensured we understood everything and made sure we felt comfortable with the process. She was a life saver!
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 24 March, 2025:
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that Kathy was such a help to you with your overseas home purchase! We appreciate that buying a house can be stressful, so we are glad to know that Kathy was able to put you at ease throughout the process and make it as straightforward as possible.
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Residential Conveyancing
Anna
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Excellent Estate Property Service
It was a great pleasure to be assisted by Sophie. She did an amazing job, consistently kept in touch with me, and answered all my questions with great detail and care, which was very much appreciated. I am very grateful and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for excellent and timely service in the real estate sector.
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 21 March, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Anna! We are delighted to hear that Sophie answered all your questions with great detail and care, making the process as straightforward as possible for you. We appreciate your positive feedback and recommendation!
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Residential Conveyancing
Bala
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Excellent
I was overwhelmed by the exceptional service I received from Caron for my first UK house purchase. From start to finish, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. I had nothing to worry about—the entire process was smooth and stress-free. Thank you so much for being a part of making my dream come true!
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 17 March, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Bala. We are delighted to hear that Caron was able to make the whole process smooth and stress-free for you, and we wish you all the best in your new home!
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Residential Conveyancing
Andrew
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Exactly what we needed
We had such a positive experience with Alex, and the firm. We were first time buyers and didn't have a clue and yet Alex was responsive and really had our back. We had a lot of questions and worries and she was always there to help. We now the happy owners of our first place!
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 17 March, 2025:
Thanks for taking the time to write a review, Andrew. We are delighted to hear that Alex was such a help to you throughout your experience as first time buyers. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your new home!
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Matter Type:
Road Traffic Accident
C Dreghorn
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Great support and communication
Christine very much took onboard my concerns and Informed me about what was happening as soon as she could.
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 13 March, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are delighted to hear that Christine supported you and kept you informed throughout the process. We wish you all the best for the future!
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Residential Conveyancing
Ricky Wong
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價錢與專業及效率
經朋友介紹聯絡KATHY, 第一次跟她溝通時已經覺得她很專業及她會分享自己的專業經驗。溝通後會明白很多自己不知道的事情及會較為放心經她去處理我們的房屋買賣。她很細心及樂意去解答你的問題。而整個買屋過程是很順利的。價錢方面, 我個人覺得是可以接受的, 而效率都很
高。因此, 我個人總結是物超所值, 絕對值得信賴！
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 07 March, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear that Kathy was able to explain everything to you clearly, and made your property purchase smooth and straightforward!
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Residential Conveyancing
Bala
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Bala
In the initial stage, Lauren was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, explaining everything about making an offer in detail. After that, Caron handled the conveyancing work with professionalism, ensuring everything was completed on time. She was very friendly, and all email communications received prompt replies. I was truly overwhelmed by the excellent service from start to receiving my keys. Thank you so much! 🙏
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 17 March, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the team. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience, from working with Lauren in the initial stages of your purchase journey to working with Caron for the rest of the conveyancing process. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to working with you again.
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Residential Conveyancing
Andrew
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Andrew
We had such a positive experience with Watermans and Alex who was our Paralegal. We were kept fully informed and we now own our first home, thanks to their help
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 17 March, 2025:
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience of working with Alex in our conveyancing team as first time buyers. We appreciate the feedback and congratulations on buying your first home!
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Matter Type:
Road Traffic Accident
Francis
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Francis
Watermans were great sorting out my accident,when the vehicle I was driving got hit side on,highly recommend them,totally hassle free.
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Matter Type:
Road Traffic Accident
Lesley
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Lesley
My experience with Watermans was exceptional Johnny kept me well informed and answered any correspondence swiftly
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 10 January, 2025:
We are delighted to hear about your exceptional experience of working with Johnny at Watermans! Our aim is to make things as straightforward as possible for our clients, so hearing that you felt informed and kept up to date throughout the process is invaluable to us. We will be passing on your kind words to Johnny!
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Residential Conveyancing
Liam
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Liam
Highly recommended, would use again! Pleasure to work with Shawn.
A representative from Watermans responded to this review on 09 January, 2025:
Thank you for writing a review for Shawn! We appreciate your positive feedback, and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Watermans are not your typical law firm. We aren’t stuck in our ways, and we speak your language. By offering straightforward legal advice, we make the legal process as clear and stress-free as possible for you. Our team are experts in their fields of Personal Injury and Wills and Succession Planning. Our Property Sale and Conveyancing teams are also on hand to fulfil all your estate agency and conveyancing needs. We get the job done as efficiently as possible, so that you can concentrate on moving forward with your life. To speak to our team in Glasgow, contact us on 0141 430 7055, or our Edinburgh office on 0131 555 7055. Straightforward Legal Advice. It should be that simple.
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