Selling a property post a family bereavement has the potential to be stressful under any circumstances. With different landlords, lease holders and managing agents involved we were warned by Estate Agents and Solicitors alike that the process could be time consuming and frustrating as well as stressful. Nothing could have been further from the truth thanks to the recommendation of Solicitors to u... More

Selling a property post a family bereavement has the potential to be stressful under any circumstances. With different landlords, lease holders and managing agents involved we were warned by Estate Agents and Solicitors alike that the process could be time consuming and frustrating as well as stressful. Nothing could have been further from the truth thanks to the recommendation of Solicitors to use by a good friend. From our Instructions to Act on 23rd June, to proceeds of sale being in our bank account by 2nd November, all communications between were personal, prompt and clear, making the whole process as stress free as we could have possibly hoped for. We could provide no better advice to anyone than likewise recommend Amanda Alden and her team at Guest Walker Solicitors, York. Less

Excellent service.

Guest Walker have assisted me with a number of issues over more than 10 years. I have always found the service to be professional, transparent and fair. Most recently Vicky Middleton and Jennie Gibbins assisted with my conveyancing in a difficult market. They have been prompt and clear in response to my queries, and efficient in keeping the process moving, while being meticulous in their attentio... More

Guest Walker have assisted me with a number of issues over more than 10 years. I have always found the service to be professional, transparent and fair. Most recently Vicky Middleton and Jennie Gibbins assisted with my conveyancing in a difficult market. They have been prompt and clear in response to my queries, and efficient in keeping the process moving, while being meticulous in their attention to legal detail. I have no hesitation in recommending Guest Walker solicitors. Less

Recently used Guest Walker for conveyancing to purchase my first home. They couldn't have been more helpful, friendly and efficient. My solicitor, Rachel Butterfield and Julia Hendry, kept me updated through out the proces and I never had to chase up anything. Had a stress free process and would highly recommend their services!

Absolutely amazing, after we were messed about by a previous solicitor, got in touch with these guys and within weeks, literally two weeks (cash buyers) we got our house, communication was fabulous, the staff bend over backwards, just wish we had used them first time round, amazing amazing amazing, over the moon with the service, will be using them again 😀

I don't usually write reviews for things that aren't pubs/restaurants I've visited and enjoyed and feel others should know about, so this is a bit of a curve ball! Upon deciding that myself and my partner were going to relocate from Peterborough to York, we decided to find a local, York-based firm who would (hopefully) be more familiar with the local estate agents and other solicitors to keep th... More

I don't usually write reviews for things that aren't pubs/restaurants I've visited and enjoyed and feel others should know about, so this is a bit of a curve ball! Upon deciding that myself and my partner were going to relocate from Peterborough to York, we decided to find a local, York-based firm who would (hopefully) be more familiar with the local estate agents and other solicitors to keep the process moving along at a reasonable pace. As part of our due diligence we decided to make a short list of firms by phoning them up and starting to request a quote. After deciding to go with guest walker, I'm pleased to say we couldn't have been more delighted. Rachel and the team have been excellent throughout the process. Never falling to phone back when asked - and being very helpful at every milestone. We had a few hiccups when purchasing our property - primarily driven by other parties in the chain (namely our buyer) but after much prodding and poking by Rachel, our buyers' solicitor pulled their finger out and got on with the process. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Rachel, where other solicitors firms would simply say "no" or "ah we can't do that" - Rachel very clearly explains what the options are, what she recommends and what would lead to the best outcome. Without hesitation would continue to use guest walker again for every engagement we have whether that be another house purchase or any other legal process. 10/10! Less

We used this company for conveyancing and they were fantastic. Our solicitor, Rachel Butterfield, was incredibly attentive to us as a client and looked through everything with a fine tooth comb, which gave us 100% assurance that everything was being taken care of. Good value for money and very professional. Also, great to see a team of legal professionals where the women outnumber the men. In sho... More

We used this company for conveyancing and they were fantastic. Our solicitor, Rachel Butterfield, was incredibly attentive to us as a client and looked through everything with a fine tooth comb, which gave us 100% assurance that everything was being taken care of. Good value for money and very professional. Also, great to see a team of legal professionals where the women outnumber the men. In short, we would highly recommend Rachel and Guest Walker Less

Really efficient and easy process - all dealt with at a distance. Very clear instructions and easy end to end process for us

Excellent service. Can’t recommend Guest Walker highly enough. Everyone was very professional. Amanda was our main contact and she kept us informed every step of the way through a particularly difficult conveyance. She always responded to email queries promptly. That’s is so important to clients. Thanks to everyone at Guest Walker.

Friendly, approachable and very efficient.

Absolutely delighted with the service we received from Amanda Alden and team in the conveyancing department. Despite complications with the sale (and rising stresses!) Amanda remained professional, speedy, accurate and helpful throughout. On several occasions queries we raised were already being dealt with and the frequent (brief and to the point) communication was very much appreciated. Not sure... More

Absolutely delighted with the service we received from Amanda Alden and team in the conveyancing department. Despite complications with the sale (and rising stresses!) Amanda remained professional, speedy, accurate and helpful throughout. On several occasions queries we raised were already being dealt with and the frequent (brief and to the point) communication was very much appreciated. Not sure a firm could do much more to help you feel as though everything possible was being done to conclude the transaction. Very happy to have had them recommended to us. Thanks all! Less

Great firm who kept me updated through out the process of the sale.

Excellent service throughout; prompt, diligent and accommodating. Unreservedly recommended.

Guest Walker have just dealt with our first house purchase and we could not be happier. As first time buyers we didn't really know what we were doing and it was so reassuring to have such a great service and a very smooth process. They dealt with everything very efficiently and in a friendly and helpful manner. I would highly recommend them!

We found Guest Walker and Amanda and Annie Alden in particular always very helpful and accommodating. We had a particularly difficult property purchase and they did all they could for it to run smoothly. Would definately recommend to conveyancing team.

Guest Walker solicitor has done an amazing job! I use them for few times, never and even disappointed! Always efficiency, get back to me immediately. I have recommended Guest Walker to my friends who needs a solicitor. Appreciate all they have done for me. Thank you 😊.

I recently engaged with Guest Walker to support a house purchase. I found them to be thorough and effective. We encountered a couple of issues during the process but they worked quickly to resolve them

Just dealt with Annie and Amanda at Guest Walker with a conveyancing deal. They were professional, and very efficient with superb communication. I will definitely be using them again and cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone else looking to purchase property. Thanks so much Mike Brown

The professionalism and efficiency Guest Walker dealt with my conveyancing was amazing. They also made the whole process very easy with small things like pre paid envelopes and clear markers where to sign documents. Thank you!

We used Guest Walker for conveyancing for the sale of our house and the purchase of our new home. We also used the Life Planning department to create a Declaration of Trust. The conveyancing all happened in record time, despite the go-slow in the marketplace. Everyone we dealt with (Amanda Alden, Annie Alden and Emma Hartley) were extremely friendly, helpful and responsive and we were absolutely ... More

We used Guest Walker for conveyancing for the sale of our house and the purchase of our new home. We also used the Life Planning department to create a Declaration of Trust. The conveyancing all happened in record time, despite the go-slow in the marketplace. Everyone we dealt with (Amanda Alden, Annie Alden and Emma Hartley) were extremely friendly, helpful and responsive and we were absolutely delighted with the experience and outcome on all fronts. Would definitely recommend. Less

Vicky and Jennie were excellent throughout the sale and purchase process/ conveyancing for our house move. Very responsive, efficient and informative. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Guest Walker.

Amanda & Annie were exceptional in acting on behalf of our sale & purchase. We recieved regular updates throughout the process and we cannot thank you enough for all your hardwork.

Amanda and Annie - the best team Wouldn’t go anywhere else now. Can’t thank them enough for their help with my sale and purchase. Definitely recommend!

We recently used Guest Walker Solicitors to buy our first home. The experience with Vicky was brilliant and I could not recommend enough. It was a stressful few months but Vicky was always very informative and responsive to our calls/emails and endless questions. Thanks Vicky, we wouldn’t have got in as quick as we did without you!

Amanda and Annie are amazing. Dealing with a very difficult seller that unfortunately led to an extremely lengthy sale. Was patient, communicative,supportive and all you could hope for in an efficient, fantastic solicitors. My family have used Guest walkers for years and we recommend them to all our friends and family and shall continue to do so. Thank you so much again

I cannot praise Guest Walker enough.. I have used them for over a year to get Deputyship, add a Trustee, and for Conveyancing of a house . It has not been straightforward and I can only thank each of them for their skill and patience.

Absolutely first class and totally trustworthy during my house purchase . It is only when you release how bad your opposite numbers (sellers solicitor) is, that you realise how swept up and professional Guest Walker are. Special mention to Amanda and Annie who were professional, replied immediately to all my concerns and got the purchase over the line despite a very poor and slow solicitor used ... More

Absolutely first class and totally trustworthy during my house purchase . It is only when you release how bad your opposite numbers (sellers solicitor) is, that you realise how swept up and professional Guest Walker are. Special mention to Amanda and Annie who were professional, replied immediately to all my concerns and got the purchase over the line despite a very poor and slow solicitor used by the seller. 5 stars all day long, highly recommended. Less

Recommended! After a long period of trying to obtain a mortgage, Amanda always helped us with any questions we had.

FANTASTIC, EFFICIENT, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY service provided by Guest Walker. Emma helped to take all of the stress out of the Legal process I was embarking upon and made what I anticipated being a headache a very painless experience and actioned it with speed and efficiency! A pleasure to deal with, I would highly recommend Guest Walker 10/10!!! Thank you. Joanne

We used Guest Walker for the sale and purchase of our properties. Everything was done efficiently, communication was good, and most importantly I totally trusted our solicitor from start to finish. The office in the centre of York was very convenient for being able to drop off documents etc without having to rely on the post. Not planning on moving again in a hurry but would use again without que... More

We used Guest Walker for the sale and purchase of our properties. Everything was done efficiently, communication was good, and most importantly I totally trusted our solicitor from start to finish. The office in the centre of York was very convenient for being able to drop off documents etc without having to rely on the post. Not planning on moving again in a hurry but would use again without question. We were recommended them by word of mouth and I will do the same. Thank you! Less

Vicky and Jennie were great! As a first time buyer they made the process really easy. Would definitely recommend!

Shocking. Totally shocking the standard of work from this law firm. Sold half a warehouse to the party owning the other half. In theory this should have taken a relatively short time despite the other party going through complicated finance arrangements. The transaction from start to finish took a full 12 months. I personally lost out on two property opportunities due to their delays. I co... More

Shocking. Totally shocking the standard of work from this law firm. Sold half a warehouse to the party owning the other half. In theory this should have taken a relatively short time despite the other party going through complicated finance arrangements. The transaction from start to finish took a full 12 months. I personally lost out on two property opportunities due to their delays. I contacted some other company to see if Guest Walker were a sham company. They informed me they have the same issue and said "we send ten mails to get one in return". Only by both parties sharing emails from the two lawyers could we get pressure on them to show there was no hiding. It was painful. Hard to contact anyone in the company as my lawyer just said kept saying, "I don't have a reply to that" . Might be explained as they seem to be a team of part timers. Think they cost the other party way too much as well as to me both in additional fees to my lawyer and very big opportunity cost. I wouldn't care but the lawyer handling the case a Director so heaven knows what the rest are like.. Avoid this company!!!!! Less

I would highly recommend these solicitors

Fantastic service from initial email, amanda was always on hand to answer any questions we had in regards to the purchase of our home. It all went through smoothly and quickly. We would use guest Walker again in the future without a doubt 😀

I recently bought a house using Guest Walker for conveyancing. The whole process went extremely smoothly. Vicky communicated frequently and very effectively dealing with everything very quickly as required. I would wholeheartedly recommend Guest Walker, I couldn't be happier with the service I received.

Have to say vicky was awesome i would highly recommend Guest walker solicitors nothing was an issue i could not fault anything.

A superb, professional, efficient service provided by Amanda Alden and her team . Thank you once again for all your support with our recent conveyancing requirement . We always feel very valued as a client thank you .

Very professional and a personal touch. We have used Guest Walker Solicitors a number of times now and had the pleasure of having the same people look after us each time. We will certainly be using them again (hopefully in the near future). They have been the driving force behind all of our purchases, going above and beyond to make sure everything went to plan.

Very many thanks to Emma Hartley for her patience and for sorting the complexities of my Will. Very professional. very knowledgeable.

We received great service from Vicky at Guest Walker. As first time buyers, she couldn’t have been more helpful, always at the end of the phone and responding to emails promptly. They made the whole process of buying a house run smoothly and efficiently. Couldn’t have asked for more.

Amanda is extremely thorough, hard working and is very responsive to emails. We had great service with Guest Walker.

An extremely helpful and efficient firm of solicitors in all aspects.

Rachel was very responsive throughout the process and we were able to complete on our house is a very short period, especially given the current climate. Not only was Rachel very quick to respond to any queries, the information she provided was very clear and structured which made the whole experience much easier for us.

Great service from Guest Walker for our sale and purchase. Kept us up to date throughout and explained things to us in plain English.

Highly competent, easy (in fact a pleasure) to deal with. Nothing to much bother. A great experience.

Really thorough and trustworthy conveyancing. Rachel always responded to my (numerous) emails within hours of my sending them. So happy with Guest Walker!

A very professional service provided by Sean Gallagher at Guest Walker Solicitors. Clear and swift communications. Highly recommended. Thank you.

I have been using Guest Walker for 25 years now. I love them. Friendly helpful service at a very fair price. I never feel overcharged, and the service is very helpful, proactive and supportive. They do as much work as they can without keep asking me to do this that and the other. Just what I feel I am paying for. I recommend Guest Walker to all my friends and wish them well.

Massive thank you to Amanda Alden for helping with all the legal work for my Dad buying and selling home. Very helpful and patient, highly recommend to anyone needing a solicitor for moving home

I work for an estate agent who regularly deals with Amanda and Annie. I can 100% confirm they are the best in the business and in York and have confidence with the sales they process for us every step of the way. makes my job a lot easier when they are involved!! Katy

Rachel at Guest Walker went above and beyond to provide a first class conveyancing service for our recent house sale and purchase. This was by no means a straightforward transaction and we were beset by delays and problems, but Rachel and Annie were extremely helpful and calming when things got tricky. Have used before and would again!

Quick professional service

Fantastic service as always.

Guest Walker helped me with staircasing, the service was excellent. Amanda kept me informed & guided me through the purchase process Nothing was too much trouble. I definitelywould recommend Guest Walker.

Excellent service all round – highly recommend! A tricky purchase skilfully negotiated by Alison Munro, who was great throughout.

Guest Walker and Amanda Alden are a great to work with, from making an offer to completion took only 8 weeks. Amanda went out of her way to call to our house to explain paperwork and witness signatures. Can’t recommend GW and Amanda highly enough.

Vicky has been superb throughout the process of a property purchase for my husband and I. Nothing was too much trouble, she explained every aspect in a clear concise manner and portrayed a professional manner throughout. I will certainly be recommending her to friends and family in the future. Thank you for the speed and quality of your service.

Great service from Alison Munro for the sale of our business. Prompt action and kept us informed. Would definitely use her again.

I was very pleased to deal with Guest Walker. Always good communication and prompt response to my questions. Happy with the results to sell/to buy properties

There might be cheaper online options to use to do the conveyancing on your house buying or selling but for us Rachel and Claire held our hands throughout the process. Responded to questions, emails and phone calls instantly. For more complex questions they responded the next day with a detailed answer. From the very start they were completely transparent on costs and timelines. We would highly ... More

There might be cheaper online options to use to do the conveyancing on your house buying or selling but for us Rachel and Claire held our hands throughout the process. Responded to questions, emails and phone calls instantly. For more complex questions they responded the next day with a detailed answer. From the very start they were completely transparent on costs and timelines. We would highly recommend Guest walker. Thank you again for your services and you are a credit to your profession. Less

Nice place

Had a very long complicated house purchase and all the staff at guest walker was brilliant. Very good at keeping intouch and up to date. Rachael and claire was especially helpful and would deffinatly recommend

Claire Taylor and Rachel Butterfield were responsible for the sale of my home. I am really pleased with the first rate service I received. Nothing was too much trouble. I was kept informed of developments regularly by email and telephone. I would highly recommend Guest Walker & Co and would have no hesitation in using them again. Thank you both!

We were recommended to go with John for our house conveyancing. We’re glad we did as he was excellent at keeping the entire process simple. He gave us regular email updates as soon as he had news of any progress, so I can’t fault the communication, and was active in pushing those at the other end to get everything completed in good time. I’ll be recommending him to my friends who buy houses in th... More

We were recommended to go with John for our house conveyancing. We’re glad we did as he was excellent at keeping the entire process simple. He gave us regular email updates as soon as he had news of any progress, so I can’t fault the communication, and was active in pushing those at the other end to get everything completed in good time. I’ll be recommending him to my friends who buy houses in the future. Less

Thoroughly recommend. Thanks to the team at Guest Walker we've just completed on the sale of our property. We also extended our lease prior to purchase. We also had the unusual complication of a leak from the flat above post exchange and pre-completion! As new home owners we could have been v.stressed by the unfortunate situation but thanks to the experienced advice and handling throughout the... More

Thoroughly recommend. Thanks to the team at Guest Walker we've just completed on the sale of our property. We also extended our lease prior to purchase. We also had the unusual complication of a leak from the flat above post exchange and pre-completion! As new home owners we could have been v.stressed by the unfortunate situation but thanks to the experienced advice and handling throughout the process by the team we were confident that it would go through. Less

We used Guest Walker to help us on our house purchase. The estate agent was difficult and the vendor even worse. In such a stressful process, Rachel, Ava and Clare knew what to say to us calm and to keep the process on track. Most importantly it felt like they were on our side and were watching out for us. Yes, they are prudent but they explain their recommendations and respect/listened to u... More

We used Guest Walker to help us on our house purchase. The estate agent was difficult and the vendor even worse. In such a stressful process, Rachel, Ava and Clare knew what to say to us calm and to keep the process on track. Most importantly it felt like they were on our side and were watching out for us. Yes, they are prudent but they explain their recommendations and respect/listened to us. They got the process done, kept us up to speed and we will use them again. The best conveyancing team I have used. Less

I have used John Walker for the last 30 years and have always found him and the company to be excellent in every way. A very professional law firm. Chris Cook

We can recommend all the staff at guest walker they all seem very friendly, professional and very efficient. However we used Alison Munro for a complicated sale of our Pub and the even more complicated purchase of our grade 2 listed cottage, she was absolutely fantastic, extremely quick to respond to our queries, even responding late evenings and weekends!!!!! We cannot recommend Alison and gues... More

We can recommend all the staff at guest walker they all seem very friendly, professional and very efficient. However we used Alison Munro for a complicated sale of our Pub and the even more complicated purchase of our grade 2 listed cottage, she was absolutely fantastic, extremely quick to respond to our queries, even responding late evenings and weekends!!!!! We cannot recommend Alison and guest Walker enough. Hazel and bev Aug 18 Less

Alison guided us through an extremely tricky acquisition and was hyper-vigilant on our behalf, spotting significant problems in a lease that the vendor was unaware of. Thank you so much

Used Guest Walker to handle the sale of our business earlier this month. Alison Munro was a delight to work with. She was fast, efficient, thorough and always easy to get hold of - in fact, often it was a case of her chasing us! The fees were quoted up front and service delivered exactly as promised. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending.

Would not use again! Was a slow process and vital information was not passed on, one example is, the proposed completion date from the other party. When we questioned why this was withheld from us the reply was, we didn’t want to jump the gun and have to push the date back, this resulted in us having to rush around and get everything in place with in a week!! (Luckily our landlord was very flexib... More

Would not use again! Was a slow process and vital information was not passed on, one example is, the proposed completion date from the other party. When we questioned why this was withheld from us the reply was, we didn’t want to jump the gun and have to push the date back, this resulted in us having to rush around and get everything in place with in a week!! (Luckily our landlord was very flexible) we also had to advice that there are alternative ways to retrieve the help to buy isa, showing that the employees aren’t kept up to date with current legislation. Guest walker resolved the issue by refunding £70. Save yourself some stress and use a different company. Less

Paula & Claire have been brilliant throughout our property purchase, keeping us updated, pushing the purchase through as quickly as possible whilst being genuinely caring. Would recommend to anyone wanting a speedy, friendly and reasonably priced solicitors/conveyancing firm.

Excellent job by Vicky and Rachel. Will definitely use them again and recommend to friends.

Unnecessary delays and lack of communication, I would not recommend or use them again.

Thank you to your team for making it all so easy when buying my house. I was very impressed with your personal service and attention to detail, keeping me informed throughout the whole process. I will definitely be recommending you!

Vicky Middleton at Guest Walker & Co has handled a total of seven property sales/purchases for me in the past six years. There is a reason I keep returning: each transaction has been problem-free and handled efficiently and promptly, with my best interests meticulously managed.

Great Service from Vicky Middleton as always. Vicky has dealt with several of our house sales and purchases. We have also personally recomended her service to friends and family who have received the same great service from Guest Walker. Very proactive service which helps to achieve earliest possible completion dates.