Had a meeting with Sally Manning at Porterdodson to discuss wills and LPAs for myself and my wife. From the very first meeting we both felt at ease and comfortable in Sallys office… we went on to hav... See more
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Sometimes you get a level of service and understanding from an advisor who really stands out from the rest. Our people are committed to achieving that benchmark. We also aim to approach even the most challenging legal issue with a no-nonsense, straightforward approach. Life’s complicated - instructing a solicitor shouldn’t be.
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Telford House, The Park, BA20 1DY, Yeovil, United Kingdom
- 01935 424581
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- www.porterdodson.co.uk
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Sale of Land parcel
Ros and Elle from the Dorchester branch were very professional but also approachable and kept me informed as to where we were in the Land Sale process at all times.
The price charged for the work was very fair and was exactly what the initial estimate said it would be.
Overall I am very impressed and happy with the service offered and the friendly approach to working with the team.

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Excellent service from Nicola Hughes
Excellent service from Nicola Hughes, Roisin Royle and team when seeing through a less than straightforward sale.
Showed great determination acting in a very professional manner and always communicating well.
Highly recommended

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A good experience
Reena dealt with the land registry in correcting the title on my house which proved somewhat complicated. She responded to communications promptly and got the job done to allow a sale to go ahead.

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Sale of Property Porter Dodson
From my first meeting with Abigail Davis I felt very comfortable and confident, the service with Abigail and her team continued all the way through the process of selling my late sister-in-law's Bungalow everone was professional, helpful and kind, with a lovelycup of coffee.I would have no hesitation in recommending Porter Dodson

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A relatively painless experience!
A relatively painless experience!
Reena and Beckie were extremely helpful throughout the whole process of selling the house. All of the documents and required actions were managed online making trips to the office unnecessary meaning that things were dealt with swiftly and efficiently. The team were also easily contactable and able to answer any queries. A good job well done!

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I have been with this company for over…
I have been with this company for over 40 years. Some great and some not so great
HoweverI am here to review Sally Manning from the Sherborne office who completed Lasting Power of Attorny for my husband and I .
I can not fault Sally. She was very professional and did a very good job.
However I felt they were quite expensive, but I guess you get what you pay for

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Excellent service
All of the contacts, by telephone, email and in person were undertaken in a timely and professional manner.
The staff, Tara and Abigail, were friendly and approachable, they were knowledgeable of the subject matter and able to advise on the possible outcomes enabling me to make an informed choice.
The subject under discussion was completed in a timely manner and within the costing previously agreed.

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Minimized our stress
Steve Dunkerton made the sale of our rental property so stress free . He communicated quickly and efficiently, and took time to meet with us to explain things that we didn't understand. The fee was reasonable, and office staff whom we encountered were friendly and helpful.

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Contact was very good
Contact was very good and keeping us up to date on how everything was proceding also good. Pleased with the staff and would recommend.

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SALE AND PURCHASE
Excellent support during a very complex and long sale and purchase due to various unavoidable situations. The original fee quotes were adhered to regardless of work involved, I would highly recommend Porter Dodson, especially Kirstie Headon who had the patience of a saint, and Rosie Kirby, who responded to all my panic and stress so well.
adhered to

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Highly recommend very professional from…
Highly recommend very professional from start to finish specialty Robyn greenway senior legal advisor thanks for all your help

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An excellent recommendation
Reena Ravel was recommended to me and I was delighted to follow up the recommendation. Reena and her paralegal Beckie Old kept me informed throughout. Documentation and the necessary checks were made in advance so that once an offer was accepted all was prepared. I asked for a prompt exchange/completion on selling a property and this was duly achieved with minimal involvement on my part. Gemma, the receptionist deserves a special mention for coping with stress on exchange day as well as always being accommodating and passing on messages to Reena whenever I popped in.

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Porter Dodson Wellington
Jenny, Sophia and Emma at Porter Dodson Wellington
Thank you for all your hard work getting me into my new home. I’m so happy here.
You are an amazingly efficient friendly team. I’m so pleased I used your services

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Porter Dodson Yeovil- Bryony and Rosie…
Porter Dodson Yeovil- Bryony and Rosie have been absolutely brilliant in helping my partner and me purchase our first home. They were always quick to respond, kept us informed throughout the process, and took the time to answer any questions we had.
Buying a first home can be quite daunting, but their professionalism, knowledge, and support made the whole experience much smoother and less stressful. We are incredibly grateful for all their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.

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Seamless support as a first-time buyer
I had a fantastic experience working with Jenny & Emma in Wellington during the purchase of my first property. From start to finish, they were incredibly supportive, professional, and always on hand to guide me through the process.
As a first-time buyer, I expected things to feel quite overwhelming at times, but their clear communication and reassurance made the whole process feel seamless. They were always patient, thorough, and happy to answer any questions I had which made a huge difference.
I’m genuinely very grateful for all their hard work and the support they provided throughout it didn’t go unnoticed and was very much appreciated.
I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again in the future. I’d absolutely recommend them to anyone going through a property purchase, and I’m hoping to work with them again when we come to sell another property in the near future. Once again thank you so much from Nikkie M

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Seamless experience
We had a great experience with Reena, Jennifer and Beckie in the Sherborne office to purchase our first flat. They were efficient, friendly and professional at all times, helping us at every step of the process and great at keeping us informed. We would highly recommend them.

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Will and LPA's.
Paul and his staff explained and made the process of making my Will and Health and Financial LPA's very straight forward for me.
Much more efficient than completing the paperwork myself, following government guidelines etc.

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Conveyance Department.
Reena Ravel has been extremely efficient and thorough over the selling of our property. No stone was left unturned, advice was given at each stage to ensure the proceedings were expedited as quickly as possible under what seems a very clunky system in England when buying/selling property.

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Thank you for your efficiency.
It has been a long and drawn out sale of my late mothers property, but made so much easier by the efficiency of Porter Dodson and especially Reena. Everything was done efficiently, professionally and in good time - so often not the case with solicitors. Thank you for making a difficult sale as straightforward as possible. Would highly recommend Porter Dodson

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Conveyance
Reena and Beckie have made the conveyancing process simple and quick. They provide a great service and I would no hesitate to use Porter Dodson again.

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