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How Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 97%
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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 Bannister Preston 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 Bannister Preston 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 2%
Overpriced 2%
About Right 94%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Bannister Preston 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 Bannister Preston 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 98%
No 2%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Bannister Preston 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 Bannister Preston 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 99%
No 1%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Bannister Preston 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

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    863
  • Very Good

    28
  • Average

    2
  • Poor

    3
  • Awful

    9

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Tim J

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Tim J

August 14, 2025

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Great experience with conveyancing

We used Bannister Preston as conveyancers for both our sale and purchase of a new property. We were asssigned Nick Earp who was pleasant, experienced and very sensible and reassuring throughout the process. He was responsive and accessible which was appreciated when navigating the inevitable unexpected hiccups that can occur with and sale/purchase. This was the second time we've used Bannister Preston and we've been very happy with the experience both times. They are not necessarily the cheapest but legal advice is not something I'd ever choose a budget option for, you get what you pay for!

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Andrew Britton

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Residential Conveyancing

Andrew Britton

August 13, 2025

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Sale of mother in law's bungalow in Sale

Nick Earp has handled the sale of my mother in law's house brilliantly. He has been amazingly efficient; kept us completely up to date, been very approachable, and incredibly professional in handling a complicated matter sensitively.
We cannot praise his work ethic highly enough. His response times were incredibly fast. I have to say he is without doubt the most efficient solicitor I have ever dealt with, by a few country miles!!

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David Mundy

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Purchase and Sale

David Mundy

August 13, 2025

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Fantastic service

From the first call, Nick showed himself to be an excellent communicator and followed it up by demonstrating that he is also an excellent conveyor. He did everything correctly and quickly, and his for questions and speed of response have been seconds to none. He has done two projects for us now in the last few months and I wouldn’t hesitate to ask him to do any others we might have in the future. An unusually positive experience when dealing with solicitors. Why can’t they all be like that?

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Lyndsey DW

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Purchase and Sale

Lyndsey DW

August 13, 2025

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Excellent service

Great service from Natalie during our home move. Kept us informed at all times, clearly explained our options and was professional throughout

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Sandra wise

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New home purchases and sales

Sandra wise

August 11, 2025

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Very good

Very good solicitor Natalie Charles always available to speak to explained any questions we had. Very good service

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Sally Wood

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Residential Conveyancing

Sally Wood

August 01, 2025

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Excellent professional service

My conveyancer, Nick Earp provided an excellent professional service during the recent purchase of my new home. Nick was courteous and prompt in responding to my queries. He provided clear information and advice and kept me informed of the next step in the buying process. It was reassuring to have someone so competent to manage the buying process. I couldn't be happier with his professional service and would highly recommend.

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Alexandra Hulse

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Alexandra Hulse

July 31, 2025

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Outstanding Service – Highly Recommend Natalie!

Natalie Charles acted as our conveyancer when we were buying our property, and we couldn’t have been happier with the service she provided. Throughout the entire process, she was a constant source of support, always going above and beyond to make sure everything stayed on track, especially as we were working within a tricky timescale.

Natalie was incredibly knowledgeable and explained everything clearly and simply whenever we needed help understanding the process. Her communication was exceptional. Emails were responded to almost immediately, and she kept us fully informed every step of the way.

She fast-tracked paperwork when needed, chased third parties to keep things progressing, and followed up with the sellers’ solicitor when things started to slow on their side. She was always available when we had questions, gave us sound advice whenever it was needed, and coordinated closely with estate agents and lenders to make sure nothing was missed.

She took a genuine interest in our purchase, and we really felt the personable support throughout. Natalie regularly followed up to see how we were getting on, which made such a difference and made us feel truly looked after. She took the stress out of the entire experience with her calm, friendly manner and proactive communication.

Natalie’s professionalism and dedication made the whole process smooth and straightforward. We have already recommended her locally to other home buyers, and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again!

A huge thank you again, Natalie. You helped us buy our dream home and we’re so grateful.

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Jenny Hutchinson

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Purchase and Sale

Jenny Hutchinson

July 31, 2025

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Perfect experience with Nick Earp from Bannister Preston

We have had a great experience with Bannister Preston when buying our first home. Nick was always quick to reply to emails, very professional and overall incredibly helpful in answering our queries. He kept us up-to-date with every step in the process and was very knowledgeable. As first-time buyers, we had lots of questions for which Nick always provided thorough and clear answers. Would 100% recommend Nick and the Bannister Preston team! We will certainly be recommending them to friends and family and wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future.

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Deborah

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Purchase and Sale

Deborah

July 26, 2025

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Conveyancing

We sold our home with Bannister Preston eight years ago and were delighted with the way things were handled so didn't hesitate to use them again. They are very friendly and efficient.

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Rajalingam Veeranviriah

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Residential Conveyancing

Rajalingam Veeranviriah

July 24, 2025

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Feedback for Harry Parkes for conveying process my second property

Feedback for Harry Parkes – Conveyancing
Harry Parkes is an excellent conveyancer. He handled the process for my second property quickly and efficiently, keeping everything smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend him to anyone needing professional and reliable conveyancing services.

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maury

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Purchase and Sale

maury

March 14, 2025

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maury

Nick was absolutely great with my residential home purchase, such a shame he couldnt assist me with my BTL as he felt uncomfortable. I miss you Nick.

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Shaun

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Purchase and Sale

Shaun

February 10, 2025

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Shaun

We recently used Nick Earp for both the sale of our old home and the purchase of our new one, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the service we received. It was a particularly tricky chain, with slow sellers and frustrating communication from other parties, but our conveyancer was superb throughout.

Nick's professionalism, attention to detail, and proactive approach made all the difference. He kept us informed at every stage, often stepping in to navigate poor communication from other solicitors and stubborn sellers. His ability to keep things moving, despite the challenges, was truly impressive.

We are incredibly grateful for Nick's hard work and dedication and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of a reliable, efficient, and highly competent conveyancer. Thanks again Nick for making this process as smooth as possible!

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Jolly

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Child Law

Jolly

December 12, 2024

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Jolly

I am so thankful to Bannister Preston Solicitors firm, Sale, for helping me out of the way, especially my solicitor Ms Farah Hussain Madam who always guided me with the best legal advice. She is an expert in her field with excellent knowledge of UK laws and the judiciary system. She always replied to my queries and updated me about the case as quickly as possible. The supporting staff and barristers also did a commendable job. I am really thankful to them from the bottom of my heart to help me win my case. I would like to recommend them to others for their legal battle. Thanks again. May God Bless you 🙏

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August 30, 2024

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A client

Natalie Charles is an excellent conveyancer!

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Gilberto

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Purchase and Sale

Gilberto

August 22, 2024

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Gilberto

My wife got a copy of her passport certified by Bannister Preston Solicitors. They were lovely, it was a quick and easy process. This is your place to go if you need friendly, respectful, and reliable service. Many many thanks we will make sure to use your services in the future.

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Bannister Preston Solicitors LLP has been established for over 100 years. We provide expertise in all legal aspects of Residential and Commercial Property, Family and Wills and Probate. All matters are handled by experienced professionals who provide you with a personal service.

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Personal areas of law

  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Legal aid
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Transfers of equity
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills
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