Martin Tolhurst Solicitors Reviews 

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Considering 73 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many customers frequently praise the professional, friendly, and helpful staff for providing clear communication and reassuring guidance throughout complex property sales and legal processes. Consumers note that the overall service is exceptionally efficient, highlighting rapid responses to queries, positive interactions, and remarkably smooth transactions from start to finish. Some people were dissatisfied with occasional communication delays and inconsistent updates during their lengthy and stressful property transactions. Reviewers also mentioned feeling unsupported at times or experiencing difficulties getting hold of someone directly when urgent questions arose regarding their files.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My dad used Martin Tolhurst solicitors after my mum passed to help him redo his will and sort out the land registry forms. We would highly recommend this firm for their professional, friendly, helpful... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used Martin Tolhurst for both property sale and execution of a will at the same time. Both Gemma Nie (conveyance) and Sarah Begley (wills) and their teams were very helpful, friendly and profession... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having dealt with Martin tolhurst solicitors nearly all year I have had a lovely experience. Trying to purchase a flat for the most part of the year and then deciding on buying a house I was supported... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

not the first time buyer or seller, but this experience was fantastic and most of it is down to solicitors. My conveyancer was Cathy Price and her team (Kirsty Martin) and they were great - quick resp... See more

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Established over 130 years ago, Martin Tolhurst Solicitors is one of Kent’s leading Law firms. With traditional values, complimented by our modern approach, online case tracking and case management systems – our clients can benefit from our years of experience a vast array of specialisms and rest assured that their case will be handled thoroughly, professionally, in an approachable and understandable way. With 4 offices across Kent, including: Gillingham, Ashford, Longfield, and Sittingbourne, and over 160 staff across our dedicated teams, we are able to support and service clients in Kent and beyond.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was very impressed with Martin…

I was very impressed with Martin Tolhurst Solicitors who dealt with both my late mother’s estate and the purchase of my house. The two ladies I dealt with were very helpful and I would highly recommend them.

February 5, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It was a pleasure to act for you on your matter. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Thank you again.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service with Genuine Care

I received exceptional service from my solicitor and genuinely couldn’t have asked for better support. From the very beginning, everything felt highly personalised and handled with real care and understanding. I always felt listened to and never rushed, and my views and feelings were consistently taken into consideration. Most importantly, I felt completely comfortable and safe discussing very distressing and personal situations, which made an enormous difference to me throughout the process.

December 11, 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We hope to work with you again in the future. Thank you again.
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Sam
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, efficient and helpful staff

Thank you to the professional, efficient and helpful staff at Martin Tolhurst solicitors.
I have just 'completed' on the purchase of my new home. Communication was excellent whether by email or on the telephone. Queries were dealt with promptly and the process went smoothly.

January 27, 2026
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What a great review, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback for us! Your comments are really appreciated by everyone at Martin Tolhurst.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proactive, efficient and professional

Martin Tolhurst were extremely professional and efficient in dealing with the sale of my property and purchase of a new home. All correspondence was handled extremely fast and any queries I had were dealt with promptly. Gemma Nie, the conveyancer, was extremely professional and explained everything so clearly to us. Buying a house has many confusing elements and she guided us through each step. She was pro active, efficient and if unavailable, someone in her team was always there to help. Anita and Gemma were very professional and attentive. A special mention to Nichola McArthur who was very prompt and responsive to my multiple emails and questions! Highly recommend Martin Tolhurst.

January 19, 2026
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Thank you for this great review. Your comments will be passed on to the team who assisted you with your matter and are greatly appreciated by everyone here at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having just used the services of Martin…

Having just used the services of Martin Tolhurst Solicitors for the sale of our property and purchase of a new property, we would highly recommend them. Ours was not a straight forward case, but they were very thorough to the point of other organisations that were involved in the chain commenting that they were having to respond to questions that they had never been asked before. The whole team were very professional and courteous and it was always possible to speak to someone directly in the team whenever we put a call through, they were always very clear and concise in their response. We would have no hesitation in recommending them.

January 15, 2026
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Thank you for this great review. Your comments will be passed on to the team who assisted you with your matter and are greatly appreciated by everyone here at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from start to finish

Excellent service from start to finish. Responsive to requests and enquiries and very helpful and friendly. I would definitely use again and refer.

January 16, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We are delighted that we met your expectations. We truly hope to work with you again in the future. Thank you again.

Best wishes,
Sam

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing experience despite strong reputation

We instructed this firm during an extremely stressful landlord situation, expecting professional guidance, clarity, and support throughout the process.
Unfortunately, our experience did not meet those expectations. The solicitor handling our matter demonstrated a lack of understanding of key legal issues, including deposit protection and the implications this has on Section 21 notices. As non-lawyers, we relied heavily on professional advice, yet we found ourselves repeatedly having to question actions taken, check documents for errors, and flag issues that should have been identified from the outset.
Communication was inconsistent and often unclear, adding unnecessary stress during an already very difficult period. Even after raising concerns directly, charges were still applied for correspondence that arose from mistakes or poor handling.
This was particularly disappointing given the firm’s strong overall reputation, which is why we chose them. Sadly, our experience suggests that the quality of service can vary significantly depending on the solicitor assigned to your case, and there did not appear to be adequate oversight.
While the matter is now concluded, we were left feeling unsupported and disappointed, especially considering the emotional and financial strain we were already under.
I would strongly advise anyone instructing this firm to ensure close supervision of their case and to seek clear confirmation of both strategy and costs at every stage.

August 22, 2025
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Reply from Martin Tolhurst Solicitors

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations during what was clearly a challenging and stressful situation.

We are proud of the consistently high standard of service we aim to provide, and feedback of this nature is taken seriously. While we cannot comment on individual matters publicly, your comments have been noted and reviewed internally and will inform our ongoing focus on supervision, consistency of service, and client experience across the firm.

We regret that you were left feeling disappointed and thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When my mother died they handled the…

When my mother died they handled the sale of her house and was very professional and efficient, keeping us informed every step of the way.

January 12, 2026
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It was a pleasure to act for you. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Thank you again.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

To much documents by e-mail that needed…

To much documents by e-mail that needed to be printed and returned

December 19, 2025
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Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your comments and are sorry you found the service unsatisfactory. We will refer your comments to the relevant persons who dealt with your case.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy service

The team at Martin Tolhurst were quick to answer our queries during our recent move and everything went through well.

December 8, 2025
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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Could not recommend a solicitor more!

Gemma and her team were prompt and reassuring. I never had to worry as they answered my questions immediatley and laid any anxiety I had to rest!

Everything was taken care of for me I just had to sign some forms!

December 12, 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We hope to work with you again in the future. Thank you again.

Best wishes,
Sam

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience start to finish

not the first time buyer or seller, but this experience was fantastic and most of it is down to solicitors. My conveyancer was Cathy Price and her team (Kirsty Martin) and they were great - quick responses, always helpful - made the process seem like the quickest and smoothest purchase ever. Highly recommend and would definitely use again. Normally when estate agents offer their solicitiors I am bit sceptical due to bad past experiences, but cannot fault it this time. Thank you

June 1, 2025
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It was a pleasure to act for you on your matter. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Thank you again.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Heidi Gray

I highly recommend Heidi Gray from Martin Tolhurst Solicitors in Ashford. From the start to finish we were always kept updated and the speed and efficiency of the service they provided was most impressive from her..

Heidi as the legal secretary was my main day to day contact and she has such a friendly, approachable manner whilst maintaining her professionalism. Nothing was too much trouble for her,Thank you ever so much.

December 7, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We are delighted that Heidi and the team met your expectations. We hope to work with you again in the future. Thank you again.

Best wishes,
Sam

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and professional service from Gemma Nie at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors


“Gemma Nie at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors handled the conveyancing for the sale of our property and our onward purchase, and we couldn’t fault the service we received. She was thorough, patient, and consistently quick to respond to any queries. Throughout what turned out to be a lengthy process, Gemma and her team remained professional, proactive, and supportive. We would highly recommend Gemma and sincerely thank her for the excellent service she provided.”

Ayo and Adeola Adeyemi

October 31, 2025
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Reply from Martin Tolhurst Solicitors

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your positive experience with us. We hope to work with you again in the future. Thank you again.

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Sam

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, communicated well and very efficient!

November 20, 2025
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We are delighted that you were pleased with the service we provided. We hope to act for you again for you in the future.

Best wishes,
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My dad used Martin Tolhurst solicitors…

My dad used Martin Tolhurst solicitors after my mum passed to help him redo his will and sort out the land registry forms. We would highly recommend this firm for their professional, friendly, helpful staff especially Lucy Benning. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we found them very easy to contact and everything was explained in a way my dad could easily understand. Definitely a 5* company.

November 13, 2025
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Thank you for this great review. Your comments will be passed on to Lucy and the team who assisted you with your matter and are greatly appreciated by everyone here at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would 100% recommend

We have used Martin Tolhurst for 3 property transactions and our experience with Jane Williams and her team has been excellent every time. I would strongly recommend anyone looking for conveyance expertise to use the team at Martin Tolhurst for clear, thorough and supportive services!

November 20, 2025
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It was a pleasure to act for you again. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Thank you again.

We hope to act for you again for you in the future.

Sam
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

House sale conveyancing

We used Martin Tolhurst for conveyancing when selling our late Mathers house. All went well and they did everything they needed to or was asked to do efficiently and professionally so we have no complaints and would use them again if the need were to arise.

November 18, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We are delighted that we met your expectations. We hope to work with you again in the future. Thank you again.

Best wishes,
Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the service I was…

Very happy with the service I was given. I would recommend them to family and friends.

November 17, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We are delighted that we met your expectations. We hope to work with you again in the future.

Thank you again.

Best wishes,
Sam

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We received an exceptional level of…

We received an exceptional level of service from our conveyancing solicitors. Throughout the entire process, they maintained a high standard of professionalism and were both thorough and responsive. The communication was clear and consistent, ensuring we were kept well-informed. Their diligent approach and promptness in addressing our queries gave us significant confidence. We highly recommend their services to others seeking a reliable and proficient legal team for conveyancing.

November 14, 2025
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What a truly wonderful review, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback for us! Your comments are valued and really appreciated by everyone at Martin Tolhurst.

Sam
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