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How Attwells Solicitors LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%
National Average
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Attwells Solicitors LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Attwells Solicitors LLP. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 5%
Overpriced 29%
About Right 64%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 96%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Attwells Solicitors LLP 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 Attwells Solicitors LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 96%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Attwells Solicitors LLP 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 Attwells Solicitors LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Attwells Solicitors LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    790
  • Very Good

    55
  • Average

    14
  • Poor

    13
  • Awful

    24

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
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  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Clare

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Residential Conveyancing

Clare

November 16, 2024

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Josh Barber

I wanted to share my recent experience with Attwell Solicitors, particularly regarding the outstanding service provided by Josh Barber.

From the outset, Josh has proven to be an invaluable asset throughout the process of our house sale. His dedication to keeping me informed at every stage of the transaction was truly commendable. I found his proactive approach to communication to be both professional and reassuring, making the entire process smooth and efficient.
We have been absolutely delighted with the service Josh has delivered. His attention to detail, prompt responses to queries, and overall expertise have been exemplary. I have no hesitation in recommending Josh to anyone seeking legal assistance in property matters.
Once again, I want to express my gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Attwell Solicitors, and in particular, Josh Barber. I look forward to the opportunity of working together in the future should the need arise.
Thank you Clare

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mr c

mr c

May 14, 2024

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Very Bad experience with Attwells Solictors

i have had a very bad experience with attwells solicitors and that they should NOT be Used as they are untrustworthy and there Reputation is in Tatters as i have lost more than £500,000 in Business losses and assets due to the Appalling work carried out by a Third Rate Unprofessional employee and that the Partners of the company refused to step in to stop my problems occurring despite knowing of problems .. Never use this company for your own Safety . i expect this company to be out of Business soon as they are Atrocious .

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Andrei

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Residential Conveyancing

Andrei

July 15, 2023

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Huge Issues with SDLT not paid months later

While I had initially planned to give Attwells Solicitors a 5-star rating for their handling of our conveyancing, handled by Lisa Caporaso, during our property purchase in Colchester, I am now disappointed with their service. Unfortunately, there has been a significant issue regarding our Stamp Duty Tax payment to HMRC, as indicated by multiple letters we have received.

To summarize the facts:

# We provided Attwells with a deposit and the stamp duty amount exceeding £100k on May 2nd, 2023.
# The completion date was May 22nd, 2023.
# The Stamp Duty Tax was due by June 5th, 2023.
# We received our first letter from HMRC dated June 7th, indicating that the payment had not been made.
# We promptly contacted Attwells, who assured us that there was no cause for concern.
# Upon contacting HMRC, we discovered that the payment had never been processed, potentially due to an incorrect UTR number. HMRC advised us to request that Attwells contact them with specific details to rectify the situation. They also informed us that, unfortunately, the responsibility for tax matters lies with the purchasers, not the solicitors representing us.
# We conveyed this information to Attwells, who assured us they would handle it.
# Subsequently, we received a second letter from HMRC dated June 21st, 2023.
# We have now received a third letter dated July 5th, stating that interest would now be charged on the outstanding amount.

Regrettably, as a result of this ongoing issue, I feel compelled to leave this negative review. Despite the positive reviews we initially saw, it only takes one failure to cause significant complications with HMRC, which is something no one wants to endure.

At this point, it has been over a month, and Attwells has yet to resolve the SDLT issue, prompting my decision to write this review and inform them of their error via email and phone.

Based on our experience, I strongly advise against choosing Attwells for your conveyancing needs. While they may have many positive reviews, our situation demonstrates that their failure to rectify a single problem can lead to unnecessary difficulties with HMRC, an outcome that should be avoided at all costs.

If, for some reason, you still decide to proceed with Attwells, I strongly recommend insisting on handling your own SDLT payment, as it is a straightforward process involving a bank transfer to the HMRC account using your UTR as the reference. Unfortunately, this task seems to be beyond Attwells' capabilities.

Words cannot express how disappointed we are. These letters from HMRC are the last thing we needed, considering the various other issues demanding our attention and straining our finances.

**On a separate note, I would like to highlight a few issues we encountered during our property purchase that others should be aware of:

# The property required more extensive renovation work than we had anticipated due to smoke and nicotine damage. If you suspect the property was previously occupied by smokers, I would advise either avoiding it altogether or renegotiating the price by 15% to 20% due to the significant challenges posed by third-hand smoke.
# The central heating system was over 20 years old, necessitating the installation of a heat pump. However, the property has micro bore piping, which restricts water flow. If you encounter a similar situation, be prepared to invest in new piping.
# We also discovered the need for electrical upgrades and rewiring due to faulty wiring.

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Angela

Angela

June 29, 2023

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Ok but not great .... could be much improved

Used for Conveyancing - we were very quick at getting all required information to the solicitor. We did need to chase as our solicitor was not answering calls from the sellers solicitor which caused issues - and shouldn't need us to get involved but were emailed by the sellers. Always left at 2.30pm and sent emails just before this and then we therefore liaison was more difficult as by time we replied even if within 10 minutes we got an automated response to say they had left for the day - which can be quite frustrating when nearing exchange and completion as in effect you lose another day. Did need to raise complaint as paperwork for signing was not noted was missing so delayed exchange and can't understand how they missed that they didn't have everything despite stating we were ready to exchange :( The person who took over the completion did it very professionally ... but overall not particularly good experience and could be much improved ... shame really as I say the completion part after complaint was seemless.

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jonathan

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Employment Contracts

jonathan

May 31, 2023

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First class, prompt co-ordinated response to a delicate matter

Having read an article from the practice (Lloyd) to completing a review of a sensitive employment matter took a matter of a few days and a very clear and decent outcome for all parties. Really excellent support and co-ordination from Hannah and the partner Lloyd. You couldn't ask for a better team who were pragmatic and dealt with things in a common sense way. Service as it should be and at thee right price. superb.

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Graham

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Residential Conveyancing

Graham

December 18, 2021

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To Freya Smith...

It was an absolutely pleasure to deal with such a wonderful, polite, knowledgeable and professional lady...Freya, you're an absolute star you really are...Youre an inordinate credit to ATTWELLS and they should, quite rightly, be so very proud you're in their employ...Your service was nothing short of exemplary. From first contact to final completion nothing was too much trouble, "On the ball" doesn't say it...You were lightening fast at each and every phone call and enquiry made...A massive wel done.

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Abbie

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Residential Conveyancing

Abbie

June 04, 2021

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Fantastic Service

We would like to thank Jade for her wonderful service as our conveyancer. We were first time buyers and feeling quite anxious about the whole process but Jade was very approachable and made us feel very at ease. She clearly explained the whole process to us and was very thorough and transparent throughout. Jade was always very professional and polite when following up for documentation. She kept us up to date with any changes and was always quickly available for any questions we had. Her efficiency throughout made the process run smoothly and much more quickly than we anticipated which we were very grateful for. Overall, we were so pleased with the first class service Jade provided and would definitely use Attwells again because of it.

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David

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Purchase and Sale

David

February 17, 2021

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Very helpful and friendly firm of solicitors

We used Attwells on the recommendation of our estate agent Connells, having wanted a firm of solicitors to act for us. Holly Quantrill was assigned to us and she and her team have provided excellent service during our house move. Very friendly and informative, quick to respond to queries and very much ‘on the ball’ throughout the whole process. Very happy to recommend Attwells.

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Anna

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Anna

February 15, 2021

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Great service

I was personally recommended Attwells in Ipswich as solicitors to go with to buy my new flat. I have to say how glad I am that I got this recommendation. Charlotte dealt with my purchase. She was very efficient and friendly and I always got a quick response to any email I sent. Having spoken to some of my other friends who have gone through the same process I think I was really lucky here!
Thanks Charlotte! Very happy with this service and would recommend to others! :)

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Azariah

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Residential Conveyancing

Azariah

June 12, 2020

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Absolutely appalling staff and service

I would advise anyone thinking of using these solicitors to literally go anywhere else if you would like any sort of communication, good service, helpful staff, attention to detail or having your money returned after they have confirmed they have no reason to keep it!

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Reviews collected from

Andy

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Residential Conveyancing

Andy

April 30, 2022

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Andy

Freya Smith at Attwells did a fantastic job of helping us move house.
Friendly, professional and always in touch when we needed her.
Spot on.

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Alex

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Residential Conveyancing

Alex

April 14, 2022

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Alex

We received fantastic service from Stuart throughout the entire process. He kept us updated every step of the way and responded extremely quickly to any questions or queries we had. A true asset to a great company.

I highly recommend using Attwells and will be sure to use them again in the future.

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Simon

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Residential Conveyancing

Simon

February 04, 2022

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Simon

Laura and Hannah were extremely competent, thorough and kept us informed through our entire transaction. This is the second time we've used them at Attwells and they're a real asset to the company.

We can't recommend them enough, they made one of the most stressful life events a real breeze. If I could give 6 stars I would!

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Sam

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Residential Conveyancing

Sam

January 24, 2022

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Sam

Really good value. Efficient. Responsive. If you want a conveyancer to push it through fast pro-actively then you probably need to pay more. If, however, you want an effective good value service then you should look no further. This is the second time I used Attwells (last time was 9 years ago) but I did not regret my choice.

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Ms K Warne and Mr M Warne

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Ms K Warne and Mr M Warne

November 17, 2024

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Stuart laid back but still professional

Very efficient but in a friendly way not as daunting as you might expect

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Anonymous

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Residential Conveyancing

Anonymous

November 12, 2024

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Highly recommend.

Completed my sale and purchase in less than three months. Good communication throughout from Holly.

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Mr Steven John Keay

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Residential Conveyancing

Mr Steven John Keay

November 03, 2024

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Brilliant from start to finish

Attwells have overseen the selling and buying of our homes, They have been brilliant from start to finish, easy to contact and talk to. It's been 26 years since I moved so I was very daunted with the whole process.
Freya was brilliant , really made me feel and ease and kept me calm. Highly recommended.
Thankyou to the whole team.

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Mr R Cantwell and Ms S Cantwell

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Residential Conveyancing

Mr R Cantwell and Ms S Cantwell

November 01, 2024

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Had a direct contact with our solicitor Tom who was friendly, helpful and kept me up to date throughout the whole process buying and selling process. This is the second time I have used Attwells (x2 purchasing & first time selling) and I will definitely use them in the future if I ever move house again or for anything else that requires their services.

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Attwells are solicitors in Ipswich, Colchester and North London who specialise in conveyancing, property law and planning. Attwells combination of wide-ranging conveyancing and planning expertise enables it to deliver a unique service to property people. Attwells also have strong reputation in employment law, business law and dispute resolution. Attwells personal service is award winning, pro-active and focused upon simplifying the law. Attwells culture is nurturing of its diverse talent. We look forward to helping you.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Lasting power of attorney
  • Housing & Property
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing disputes
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • Inheritance Tax
  • Personal Injury
    • Personal Injury Law
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
  • Charities
    • Charities
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Contracts and Agreements
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Small businesses
  • Construction
    • Building contracts and professional appointments
    • Construction
    • Construction and engineering dispute resolution
    • Development agreements
    • Development loan facilities
    • Due diligence audits for banks and other financial institutions
    • Guarantees and bonds
    • Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
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