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Walker Foster is a long-established and respected general practice law firm founded in 1919, with offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton and Harrogate. Our vision is to always be the first choice for local legal expertise, creating a connection with the communities surrounding our offices as a trustworthy and caring company. We aim to provide valued and reliable legal services to generations both now and in the future. Read more...
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Walker Foster Limited and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.
You can use this data to see how Walker Foster Limited performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Walker Foster Limited and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.
You can use this data to see how Walker Foster Limited compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.
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Client Reviews
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Richard Palmer
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Sue was helpful, attentive and professional throughout our transaction. Making a difficult transaction as smooth as it could be.
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Kelly Maree
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I would just like to say that our experience with Sue and her team at Walker Foster Skipton was outstanding.
The process regarding both the sale of our property and then the purchase of our new home was not only quicker than the average 12 weeks ,the frequent communication throughout and answers to any questions or queries we had being answered normally within a couple of hours, made the process a lot less stressful than we had anticipated.
This is the second time we have used the services of Sue and her team, and we would happily use Walker Foster Skipton again for any future sales or purchases.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 24 March, 2025:
Thank you for your fantastic review, Kelly. We're so glad to hear that Sue and the team at Walker Foster Skipton made your property sale and purchase smooth and stress-free. We look forward to assisting you again in the future!
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Richard
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Sale of my property was completed promptly and efficiently, Claire always being available with good advice and prompt resolution to any queries.
Many thanks
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 20 March, 2025:
Thank you for your kind words, Richard. We're glad to hear that Claire provided you with excellent service and support throughout the sale.
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Helen Holland
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We used Walker Foster to sell our house in Glusburn and we purchased in Embsay. I found the service to be exceptional and Sue Hartley and her team are leading Conveyancers of their time and generation. I can only speak highly of her
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 17 March, 2025:
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Helen! We're so glad to hear that Sue and the team provided exceptional service during your house sale and purchase. We truly appreciate your high recommendation!
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Oliver
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As a first-time buyer, this was my first experience of dealing with a firm of solicitors. I received a
very prompt reply to my initial enquiry, and a guide to the conveyancing process which explained the process in plain English although as we got closer to completion, I did have questions which, with hindsight, I feel could have been better anticipated. I was impressed by the thoroughness of the process and the quantity and quality of information generated by the local searches and the exchanges between solicitors. At the same time, errors were made in some of the documents I received and I sometimes had to wait longer (a week or more) for a reply to an email than I would have liked. These relatively minor issues made the experience a good rather than a great one.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 March, 2025:
Thank you for your feedback, Oliver! We're glad to hear that the majority of the process was helpful and thorough. We apologize for any delays and errors in the documents, and we appreciate you bringing these to our attention. We'll work to improve in those areas to ensure a smoother experience for future clients. Thank you for your understanding and your kind words for Mariette!
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Agricultural land for sale or development
Linda Ann
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Rizzwana handled a sale for us, and we were more than satisfied.
These days we presume that these things will take forever, but we were wrong.
Rizzwana is very professional and friendly, what ever needs addressing or attending to is done promptly and followed up regularly if not resolved.
Overall a very positive experience and should we need a solicitor in the future Rizzwana would be our first phone call.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 March, 2025:
Thank you for your kind words, Linda. We're thrilled to hear that Rizzwana provided such a professional and prompt service. We look forward to assisting you again in the future!
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Amy Louise
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We have recently sold a parcel of land with Walker Foster, with David Barton overseeing the sale. Highly recommend David, he is thorougher and consistent. And always gets back to you when he says he will. Thank you David for helping every step of the way.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 March, 2025:
Thank you, Amy Louise! We're so glad to hear that David provided thorough and consistent service throughout the sale of your land. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
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Anonymous
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Everything ran smoothly my only negative is I wish solicitors would explain things better in emails as not everyone understands legal terms & procedures so it can seem quite scary when you don’t fully understand what is happening. But other than that my solicitor was nice when met in person.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 07 March, 2025:
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We're glad to hear that everything ran smoothly. We understand that legal terms can sometimes be confusing, and we’ll certainly take your suggestion to heart to improve clarity in our email communications. If you ever need further explanations or assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help!
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Wills
Helen
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Lee guided us through a lengthy and somewhat complicated estate. He was friendly professional and always willing to answer our myriad of questions. I would not hesitate in recommending him.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 03 March, 2025:
Hi Helen. Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Lee provided friendly and professional guidance through a complex estate process. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass on your appreciation to him!
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Daniel Lee
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Ann really knows her stuff about her subject. Clearly knowledgeable and approachable when required.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 28 February, 2025:
Hi Daniel. Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Ann's knowledge and approachable nature made a positive impact. Her expertise and dedication are truly valued, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
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Margaret
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Alex was helpful, friendly but yet professional and efficient thanks
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Joebee
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Very happy to recommend this firm - I have recently completed two property sales, and both times I used Mariette Marren in Walker Foster’s Skipton office. Mariette was efficient, courteous and professional from start to finish, and was only too happy to help if ever I had a query. I would therefore not hesitate to recommend Mariette’s services to anyone searching for a friendly and approachable conveyancing solicitor for their property transaction. Many thanks once again Mariette for your excellent service!
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Jonathan
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I recently used Walker Foster Solicitors for a transfer. The transfer was not straight forward and had its implication's, to which Claire from WF dealt with in a timely and very professional manner. I was kept fully informed of any updates throughout. The whole process was made hassle free saving me the stress and headaches. I would thoroughly recommend and would use WF again.
Thank you.
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Residential Conveyancing
Angela
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David Barton, ably supported by Marguerite Harmon recently managed our property sale and purchase. The service provided was excellent - responsive, professional and timely. We have used Walker Foster on a number of occasions over the last 30 years and they have been consistently good
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 22 October, 2024:
Thank you for your continued trust in Walker Foster over the years Angela! We are thrilled to hear that David, Marguerite, and the team provided an excellent, professional service for your recent property sale and purchase. We truly appreciate your loyalty!
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jim
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super efficient team. keep you informed and up to date throughout the whole process. would highly recommend.
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Walker Foster is a well-established general practice law firm with local offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton, and Harrogate. They have provided over 100 years of service to their local community and can handle a range of matters nationwide such as property sales/purchases, probate advice, divorce, business disputes and more. They aim to build long term relationships with all their clients.
