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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...
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 Walker Foster Limited on ReviewSolicitors.
As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Walker Foster Limited. These questions include:
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.
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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.
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”.
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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.
As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:
"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"
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The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:
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Jack Brown
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Myself and my partner were first time buyers, Sarah from Walker Foster has made the experience so easy for ourselves. We were updated regularly and Sarah made the process so smooth. 100% would recommend and use again.
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Sharon
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Great service from start to finish!
Would recommend 👏 👍
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 28 March, 2025:
Thank you, Sharon! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Sarah. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
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Julia
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Had a brilliant experience of purchasing my first home with the help of Sarah Bright! She was really quick to answer all of my questions and made the experience easier than anticipated for me as a first time buyer. Massive thank you to Sarah :)
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 24 March, 2025:
Thank you for sharing your experience, Julia! We're so glad Sarah could make your first home purchase smooth and stress-free. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her!
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Anonymous
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Sarah dealt with the sale of my property very well. We had some challenging circumstances which she persevered through. Would happily recommend to anyone in the Silsden area!
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 March, 2025:
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad Sarah was able to help you navigate through the challenges of your property sale. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are here if you need assistance in the future!
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Rachel Louise
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Sarah has been brilliant with the sale and purchase of our house. She has responded quickly to queries to keep the sales moving. She has helped to chase others in the chain who were not as quick at answering questions.
Would recommend Sarah and Walker Foster. They are professional and were a good price when we got a few quotes from other solicitors.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 05 March, 2025:
Hi Rachel. Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Sarah provided you with excellent support throughout your sale and purchase. Ensuring a smooth process and keeping things moving is always our priority. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad you found our service both professional and competitively priced. Wishing you all the best in your new home!
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Anonymous
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Sensitive to my situation as a newly widowed lady…..of a certain age. Everything was explained clearly and in a friendly manner so I could understand and dealt with efficiently .
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 25 February, 2025:
Thank you for your kind words. We're glad Stuart could provide the support and clarity you needed during this difficult time.
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Howard Barrett
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Worked like clockwork!
Stuart Rowland is an excellent Lawyer.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 24 February, 2025:
Thank you for your great review, Howard! We’re so glad to hear that everything worked seamlessly for you. Stuart will be thrilled to hear your kind words, and we truly appreciate your feedback. If you ever need assistance again, we’re here to help!
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Purchase and Sale
Anna
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I’ve been a client of Stuart Rowland for approx 20 years and have always trusted him to act in my best interest.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 24 February, 2025:
Thank you for your loyalty and trust over the years, Anna. We're glad Stuart has been able to assist you and look forward to continuing to support you.
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Erica
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I was very happy with the service received from Stuart and his legal assistant Lily. I was particularly pleased with their quick responses to emails from myself and the seller’s solicitors and dealing with everything in a timely manner.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 19 February, 2025:
Thank you for your kind feedback, Erica. We're glad Stuart and Lily provided prompt and efficient service. We appreciate your support!
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Carolyn Mary
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We used Walker Foster as they were local and we have dealt with Ian Haynes before.
We were new to Lily and Stuart but Lily was excellent from minute one. Kept in touch. Helped with queries answered emails and telephone calls and almost single-handedly dealt with the sale of our property. A refreshing experience and we can’t thank her enough. Would definitely recommend Walker Foster
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 17 February, 2025:
Hi Carolyn. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Lily provided excellent service from the start, keeping you informed and handling your property sale so efficiently. It's great to know that your experience with Walker Foster was a positive one. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future!
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Alex
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Dealing with Walker Foster Solicitors and in particular Emily Throup and Sarah Bright was easy and straightforward. Emily and Sarah were clear and polite in their communications with us. Emily was very driven and pushed to move things forward with the sale while providing us with all the relevant information, as well as telling us exactly what we needed to do clearly and concisely. Emily and Sarah were always ahead of the other parties in the chain and they were easy to get in touch with by phone or email. We would strongly recommend using Walker Foster Solicitors and in particular Emily and Sarah.
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Muddasser
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I had dealt with WF previously and had a good experience (residential) so it only made sense for me to use them again when acquiring a commercial property. I was disappointed due to:
- was not fully kept up to date.
- the lady that was dealing with me was rude.
- I sensed WF was very money hungry.
- I did most of the chasing myself (even though I was paying them to do this).
When they invoiced me over 10% of the actual sale I was shocked. If you want to overpay and do most of the chasing yourself then reach out to them. I will NOT use them again. Sadly, the owner's mindset of money grabbing filters through to the team.
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Rachel
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Very happy with all that Stuart and Lily have done with our house purchase and would not hesitate to recommend their services.
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Elizabeth
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Fantastic work from Stuart and Lily in both our house sale and purchase. Really efficient and great attention to detail.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 08 March, 2024:
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that Stuart and Lily provided fantastic work during your house sale and purchase, with great attention to detail and efficiency. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything further. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited
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Dave
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Having used this solicitor on a number of occasions I am very satisfied with the service that I have received, and would highly recommend them to anyone who who is looking for a local solicitor to carry out any legal work they may want undertaking.
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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.
