Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Sanderstead
Established in 1979, Manchester's Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice serving clients in Sanderstead and surrounding areas. Our firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney, combining legal expertise with a client-focused approach. Led by partners Andrew Durman and James Manchester, we offer integrated legal and estate agency services through our trading name Manchester Durman. With over four decades of collective experience, our team provides tailored solutions for property transactions, estate planning, and elderly client law.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Property Redress Scheme, we maintain rigorous professional standards while delivering accessible, transparent legal services. Our practice combines traditional values with modern efficiency, ensuring clients receive both expert guidance and personal attention for their legal matters.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills
Probate
Estate Agency
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience in Sanderstead
- Integrated legal and estate agency services under one roof
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional standards
- 5-star rated reviews from satisfied clients
- Transparent pricing with free initial consultations
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Property Redress Scheme
What people say
Excellent attention
Supportive and helpful
Knowledgeable and patient
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service specialises in residential property transactions including transfers of equity, re-mortgages, and lease extensions. We provide comprehensive legal support for buyers and sellers, ensuring smooth transactions with protection insurance options available. Our team manages timing coordination between sales and purchases to minimise client stress.
Wills
We create tailored wills to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our service includes tax planning, guardianship arrangements for children, and advice on mirror wills for couples. We offer free initial consultations and review services to keep your will current with changing circumstances.
Probate
Our probate service guides executors through estate administration, including tax planning and asset distribution. We assist with intestacy cases and help clients understand statutory legacy limits. Our team provides practical solutions for complex estate matters while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Estate Agency
As Hannah James Estates, we offer local property sales expertise with knowledgeable negotiators. Our service combines legal understanding with market insights, providing support for buyers and sellers. We maintain transparency in pricing and offer property alerts to help clients find suitable homes.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We specialise in creating lasting powers of attorney for financial and welfare decisions. Our service includes guidance on the legal framework, document preparation, and advice for attorneys. We also assist with existing enduring powers of attorney created before October 2007.
People
Andrew Durman
Partner
Qualified solicitor since 1997 with specialist expertise in probate, wills, and elderly client law. Joined Manchesters in 2003 and became partner in 2004. Provides expert guidance on property transactions and estate planning.
James Manchester
Managing Partner
Qualified solicitor since 1996 with extensive property law experience. Joined family practice in 1994 and co-founded Hannah James Estates in 2006. Specialises in conveyancing and property transactions.
Pippa Hare
Sales Manager
Experienced sales manager with local market knowledge. Manages property sales operations and provides client support. Combines property expertise with legal understanding to assist buyers and sellers.
Natalie Stephens
Sales Consultant
Full-time sales consultant with extensive sales experience. Provides dedicated support to property clients. Brings energy and market knowledge to assist with property transactions.
Tracey Taylor
Practice Manager
Practice manager and legal cashier since 2008. Coordinates between legal and estate agency divisions. Provides administrative support and local area insights to clients.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We specialise in conveyancing, wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney, with integrated estate agency services through Hannah James Estates.
How are you regulated?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (no.58391) for legal services and the Property Redress Scheme (member no.4386) for estate agency operations.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for will writing and lasting powers of attorney to discuss your requirements without obligation.
How long have you operated in Sanderstead?
We have served the Sanderstead community since 1979, with our current partnership structure established in 2004.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Sanderstead, South Croydon, and surrounding areas including Whyteleafe and Warlingham with both legal and property services.
Can you help with property transactions?
Yes, we offer comprehensive conveyancing services and property sales through our integrated legal and estate agency practice model.
Reviews (1)
Fabienne Ware
Jun 07, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Terrible customer service, rude reception staff who seem exasperated to speak to you and are extremely unhelpful.
Terrible customer service, rude reception staff who seem exasperated to speak to you and are extremely unhelpful.
