Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Richmond
Hunton and Garget Solicitors is a North Yorkshire-based legal practice established in 1820, making it one of Yorkshire's oldest firms. We combine traditional professionalism with modern expertise to deliver high-quality legal advice to local and national clients. Our services span residential conveyancing, commercial property, agricultural transactions, and specialist wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney.Accredited by the Law Society's WIQS and CQS schemes, we prioritise transparent pricing with fixed fees where possible and offer no-obligation initial consultations. Our team's deep local knowledge and commitment to client service have sustained our reputation for over two centuries.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Agricultural Transactions
Wills and Probate
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Highlights and features
- Over 200 years of legal expertise in North Yorkshire
- WIQS-accredited wills and probate specialists
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing structure
- No-obligation free initial consultation
- Deep local knowledge of Yorkshire property markets
Associations and certifications
- WIQS
- CQS
What people say
Professional and responsive
Competitive rates
Seamless transactions
Expertise in conveyancing
Diligent and hard-working
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our CQS-accredited conveyancing team handles all aspects of residential property transactions, including purchases, sales, remortgages, and equity releases. We provide clear pricing, dedicated support via phone/email/in-person, and specialist guidance through complex processes like leasehold properties and adverse possession claims. Our local expertise ensures smooth transactions for properties in North Yorkshire and beyond.
Commercial Property
We advise on commercial property transactions including lease preparation, renewals, and sales. Our services cover covenant reviews, security of tenure, service charge disputes, and commercial conveyancing. With practical experience as a small business ourselves, we understand the operational challenges faced by landlords and tenants in managing commercial premises effectively.
Agricultural Transactions
Specialist legal support for agricultural land transactions, tenancies, and CAP compliance. We handle agricultural holdings, workers' housing, and rural business sales. Our Yorkshire-based team combines local knowledge with technical expertise in agricultural law to support farmers, landowners, and rural enterprises with tailored legal solutions.
Wills and Probate
WIQS-accredited services covering will drafting, probate administration, and estate management. We help clients ensure assets pass to chosen beneficiaries, appoint guardians for children, and administer estates with sensitivity. Our team provides clear guidance on inheritance tax, executors' responsibilities, and dispute resolution during bereavement.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We specialise in creating health/welfare and property/financial LPAs to protect future decision-making capacity. Our services include attorney appointment guidance, document drafting, and registration support. We also assist with Court of Protection applications for deputyships when LPAs haven't been established, ensuring legal authority to manage affairs during incapacity.
People
Lisa M Potts
Managing Partner
Lisa leads our WIQS-accredited wills and probate team with over 20 years' experience in estate planning. She combines technical expertise with compassionate client support, ensuring clear communication and tailored solutions for complex inheritance matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus on residential conveyancing, commercial property, agricultural law, wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney, serving both local and national clients.
Are your fees fixed or hourly?
We charge fixed fees in as many cases as possible, with all costs discussed fully in advance to ensure transparency and avoid unexpected charges.
How can I prepare for creating a will?
We recommend gathering asset details, considering beneficiaries, and thinking about guardianship preferences. Our WIQS-accredited team will guide you through all necessary decisions.
Do you offer commercial property advice for small businesses?
Yes, we provide tailored commercial property services including lease reviews, security of tenure, and premises sales specifically for small businesses and landlords.
How does your pre-sale preparation service help?
Our pre-sale service streamlines conveyancing by completing Law Society forms early, identifying title issues, and preparing documentation to accelerate the sale process.
Can you assist with agricultural tenancy agreements?
Our rural law specialists handle agricultural tenancies, workers' housing, and CAP compliance matters with practical Yorkshire-focused legal expertise.
Reviews (6)
Fay Davies
Aug 04, 2021
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From the moment we instructed Hunton & Garget to act on our behalf with the selling of our home and the purchase of our new home we had nothing but professional help. We dealt with Katie Thackeray and she was always helpful and replied to messages and phone calls. At one point we nearly lost house we were buying and she managed to negotiate with all parties. Another good point was that their fees were really reasonable and a lot less than we expected. Totally recommend this company
Amy Irving
Jun 30, 2021
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We have just completed on the purchase of our first property, Shannon and Katy have been absolutely brilliant in making the process so easy and stress free. We would certainly use Hunton & Garget again for future moves and would definitely recommend them. Thank you for all your help, Josh & Amy
We have just completed on the purchase of our first property, Shannon and Katy have been absolutely brilliant in making the process so easy and stress free. We would certainly use Hunton & Garget again for future moves and would definitely recommend them. Thank you for all your help, Josh & Amy
TheDallards
Jun 28, 2021
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Huge thanks to Lisa Potts and everyone at Hunton & Garget for the support you have given us in purchasing our family home. Professional service and attentive to our needs. Helped us complete in a very timely fashion that we did not think possible at the start. Highly recommended.
Huge thanks to Lisa Potts and everyone at Hunton & Garget for the support you have given us in purchasing our family home. Professional service and attentive to our needs. Helped us complete in a very timely fashion that we did not think possible at the start. Highly recommended.
Sam Turner
Jun 23, 2021
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Spot on service from Katy. Kept a really tricky and long winded house move on track and continued to push to ensure the move was completed before deadlines. Really appreciated Katys professionalism, attention to detail and perseverance. We will absolutely be using Katy again for any future purposes.
Anne Hardcastle
Jun 19, 2021
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Professional and helpful service which enabled our house sale to be concluded quickly.
Professional and helpful service which enabled our house sale to be concluded quickly.
Victoria Hale
Jun 19, 2021
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We have just completed on the purchase of our first property. Lisa & Ashleigh were always one step ahead and always replied to any queries promptly. Despite a few hold ups out of our control, Lisa and Ashleigh relentlessly pushed so that we could complete before any deadlines - and we made it! Would highly recommend & will return in the future.
