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Looking at 281 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and ability to make processes stress-free. Many highlight the excellent service, noting its efficiency and ease. Reviewers often commend quick response times and clear communication, appreciating how staff kept them updated and readily answered questions. However, some people mentioned frustrating communication, with emails often going unanswered for days and difficulties reaching staff by phone. These reviewers also noted significant delays and a lack of urgency, leading to extended processes and the need for constant chasing, with some reporting initial staff communication was not optimal.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Holden Smith was fantastic. . I have just purchased my house as a first time buyer and was nervous about the whole process . Alex Jones my solicitor was so helpful and fantastic. Al... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am happy to recommend Anna Somerville of Holden Smith Law and should like to advise that during a very protracted house sale Anna kept in touch and was responsive to all my queries throughout. I'... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used SAM Conveyancing to handle our house sale and purchase. They put us in touch with Holden Smith Law, and we were assigned Haider Tarique. The level of service was excellent throughout. H... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company with sound advice and structure. If you need any help with Business legal advise sale or transfer of assets i highly recomment you talk to them. A smooth and clear transition experie... See more

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  1. Legal Services
  2. Divorce Lawyer
  3. Estate Planning Attorney
  4. Family Law Attorney
  5. Lawyer
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got fantastic conveyancing done at a…

Got fantastic conveyancing done at a fantastic price. Keely was very helpful and prompt with her replies.
I would recommend Holden Smith as a first time buyer

May 21, 2026
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Hi Siddharth,

Thank you for recommending our services.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith Law.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Zack and Chloe were instrumental in…

Zack and Chloe were instrumental in helping me in the purchase of my house. Communication was great and any queries were dealt with promptly.

May 19, 2026
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Hi Jobe,

We are delighted to read that you are happy with how Zack and Chloe handled your purchase and have passed on your kind words to them.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

had an extremely disappointing…

had an extremely disappointing experience with Katie Sanderson at Holden Smith.

What should have been a relatively straightforward property sale turned into an 18-month ordeal. As a direct result of repeated delays, unnecessary requests, and poor communication, I estimate that this experience cost me approximately £45,000.

This financial loss included:

A forced reduction of the sale price by £20,000
Ongoing mortgage payments
Council tax
Service charges and other holding costs
Additional management pack fees and related expenses

During the first sale, an insurance claim that was unrelated to my property was raised as an issue. Even after the insurance company confirmed that they could not provide the information being requested, there appeared to be no practical workaround. The transaction stalled and the first buyer withdrew.

When a second buyer was found, all documentation was already in place, including the management pack. Despite confirmation from the managing agent that nothing had changed, I was asked to purchase a new management pack at additional cost, causing further delay.

Communication was extremely frustrating. Emails often went unanswered for days, and on several occasions I was told that documents were outstanding when they had already been supplied.

The cumulative impact of these delays was severe. I was left carrying the property for many additional months and ultimately accepted a significantly lower sale price.

In my opinion, the process demonstrated poor communication, a lack of urgency, and little appreciation for the financial consequences to the client.

Based on my experience, I would not recommend Katie Sanderson or Holden Smith.

May 15, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Michal,

We are sorry to read about your experience.

If you wish to raise a formal complaint, our complaints procedure can be found on our website.

https://www.holdensmith.co.uk/complaints

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Holden Smith

Excellent service from Holden Smith. A huge thank you to Lucy and Lauren who handled my file. They were friendly, incredibly professional and always available to answer any questions I had. The inclusion of the app was also a fantastic convenience I wasn't expecting.

May 21, 2026
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Hi Matt,

We are delighted to read that you are happy with how Lucy and Lauren handled your case and have passed on your kind words to them.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith Law.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Many thanks to Lauren and Lucy for…

Many thanks to Lauren and Lucy for their conveyancing work and to Alex and Alice for their associated work. All first class and a thoroughly positive experience purchasing our house.

May 21, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Jonathan,

Thank you for taking the time to write us this 5-star review. We have passed on your kind words to the team.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith Law.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The move

This was a big step for us,having been in our previous home for many years.The team were helpful explaining the process,and giving extra support as we needed it.

April 24, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Mark,

Thank you for leaving us this review. We have passed on your kind words to our team.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith Law.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i wish to express the biggest thank you…

i wish to express the biggest thank you ever , for the HARD WORK , and professional service received by Francesca Graham , with the purchase of our new property

May 7, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Fiona,

We are delighted to read that your are happy with how Francesca and the team handled your purchase and have passed on your kind words to them.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was recommended to Holden Smith Law…

I was recommended to Holden Smith Law by my mortgage advisor. Leah was appointed to me and it was quite smooth from beginning to end. Leah was speedy at replying to any questions I had and she was very helpful during the whole process. I recommend this company.

March 2, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Jordan,

Thank you for recommending our services. We have passed on your kind words to Leah and the team.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service From Start To Finish

I would highly recommend Zack and Chloe from Holden Smith Law. They were excellent every step of the way throughout my house purchase. Communication was clear and consistent, and they were very thorough, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Both were professional, responsive, and always happy to help. Fantastic service from start to finish.

May 8, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Steve,

We are delighted to read that you are happy with how Zack and Chloe handled your case and have passed on your kind words to them both.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from start to finish....

I would highly recommend Zack and Chloe from Holden Smith Law. They were excellent every step of the way throughout my house purchase. Communication was clear and consistent, and they were very thorough, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Both were professional, responsive, and always happy to help. Fantastic service from start to finish.

May 8, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hello

We are delighted to read that you are happy with how Zack and Chloe handled your case and have passed on your kind words to them both.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

We were unfortunately affected by the PM Law scandal and were recommended Holden Smith by a mutual connection. We had a really positive experience working with Donna. From the outset, she took the time to properly understand our situation and went far beyond what we had experienced with our previous solicitor. She identified key points that had previously been overlooked and used her expertise to successfully help us secure money off the house. Her thorough approach gave us confidence throughout the process. Donna was also clear, responsive, and professional at every stage, making what could have been a stressful experience feel much more manageable. We’re very grateful for her dedication and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a solicitor who truly goes the extra mile.

May 9, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Bethany,

Thank you for recommending our services. We are delighted to read that you are happy with how Donna handled your case and have passed on your kind words to her.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joe Furness was extremely helpful…

Joe Furness was extremely helpful throughout a complicated transfer of equity and remortgage process. He was patient, responsive and proactive in resolving issues, including a last-minute lender redemption problem which saved us a significant amount of money.

I really appreciated his professionalism and persistence in getting the matter completed successfully. Highly recommended.

May 7, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Thank you for recommending our services. We are delighted to read that you are happy with how Joe handled your transfer and remortgage and have passed on your kind words to him.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

We had a fantastic service selling our property with Holden Smith. Chloe & Zack were extremely efficient and proactive. Would highly recommend.

May 6, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Sinem,

Thank you for recommending our services. We have passed on your kind words to Zack, Chloe and the team.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, efficient, professional and friendly.

May 5, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Jake,

Thank you for taking the time to write us this review.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Abena and the…

Excellent service from Abena and the team at HoldenSmith from first contact to completion,Kept me informed all the way through and made the process easy and stress free.Will use again in a heartbeat.Thank you.

May 5, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Charles,

We are delighted to read that you are happy with the level of service that Abena and the team provided for your case and have passed on your kind words to them.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Adequate, but not outstanding

While adequate, my experience was not outstanding. Communication was patchy during conveyancing and at times frustrating, particularly after my house purchase was complete. The response to my complaint was classic arse-covering blurb. I'd have got better value for money elsewhere and wish I'd used another firm.

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Simon,

We are sorry to read about your experience.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience dealing with…

I had a great experience dealing with Donna at Holden Smith, she made the process incredibly stress free and smooth. She worked incredibly proactively and responsive in getting an auction property complete well within the stated time period. I will definitely be using Donna in the future.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Callum,

Thank you for taking the time to write us this review. We have passed on your kind words to Donna and the team.

We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had Damaride for 2 of our purchases

We had Damaride for 2 of our property purchases. Completed in 8 weeks. Quick a smooth process. Holden Smith Law offer reasonable fees.

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Nelly,

We are delighted to read that you are happy with how Damaride handled your purchases and have passed on your kind words to her.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth Help to Buy repayment

Joe Furness responsive & sorted my Help to Buy repayment out, chasing the company for updates and ensuring everything ran smoothly.

April 29, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Laura,

Thank you for taking the time to write us this review.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Francesca Graham did a great job!

Francesca was brilliant throughout my recent house sale and subsequent purchase. Everything went smoothly and my emails were answered quickly. Tiarny was also helpful and quick to respond. I would recommend Holden Smith without hesitation.

April 24, 2026
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Reply from Holden Smith Law

Hi Joanna,

We are pleased to read that you are happy with how Francesca and Tiarny handled your sale and purchase and have passed on your kind words to her.

Kind regards,

Holden Smith.

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