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Manchesters Solicitors have been in Sanderstead since 1979. Andrew Durman joined the firm as a partner in 2004, and the firm now trades as Manchester Durman. The Managing Partner is James Manchester, son of the founder Richard Manchester. Hannah James Estates is an estate agency, regulated by the Property Redress Scheme, member no 4386. It is also a trading name of Manchesters Solicitors, and is managed by Pippa Hare. James Manchester is the main property solicitor who works alongside Pippa and together they bring these two disciplines together seamlessly, with a fantastic and diligent team. Manchester Durman is a trading name of Manchesters Solicitors, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA no.58391. The estate agency is regulated by the Property Redress Scheme, member no 4386. Read more...
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Client Reviews
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Residential Conveyancing
Vanessa
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James Manchester helped navigate a very tricky conveyancing issue with kindness as well as ensuring all bases were covered and being very generous with his time. I would definitely use Manchesters again as this Firm looks after your interests and gives personal service, so rare in these times. James knows his stuff , you are in good hands.
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Lease Extensions
Colin Graham
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With the lease on my wife's leasehold property fast reducing to a dangerous level of all the solicitors in the Croydon area I contacted for help, James Manchester of Manchesters Solicitors was the only person willing to take on the task. He has been thorough, patient and totally professional in his dealings with the freeholder's solicitors and during the renewal process he identified a problem with the allocated parking space which was resolved by a new lease plan being drawn up by an outside company, fully accepted by the freeholder. As a result my wife now has a new 125 year lease and her concerns have been fully satisfied. A truly wonderful firm on our doorstep.
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Residential Conveyancing
IAN
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My family and I have used Manchesters Solicitors during the last 5 years for both the sale and purchase of 3 leasehold purchases, the latest being in February 2025. We would highly recommend James Manchester and his staff for a detailed approach, being available for advice and keeping us fully updated during the process.
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Residential Conveyancing
Andrew
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I have just completed a complicated house sale with Manchesters. They are a thoroughly decent traditional family law firm and I have nothing but praise for their communication, hard work and of course technical skills in getting our deal over the line.
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Residential Conveyancing
John
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Having used Manchesters solicitors 17 years previously, specifically James Manchester and having a great experience, he was our first choice for dealing with this property purchase. James really took the stress out of the process for us. He promptly kept us fully informed and gave some great advice every step of the way. In every face to face meeting nothing was too much trouble and the meetings never felt hurried.
The whole process was seamless, would recommend to anyone and everyone.
John & Gabriella
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Anonymous
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I cannot recommend James Manchester at Manchesters Solicitors highly enough - he was attentive, supportive and extremely helpful throughout our path to buying our new house. His advice was carefully considered and always felt to be in our best interests, with no detail too small for him to follow up on when we raised concerns and every detail in turn pointed out to us for our attention. The whole experience was one of calm reassurance and someone who was clear re what needed to be done. We also sold our old house through Manchesters, and the associated Hannah James Estates Agents, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this for the peace of mind, ease of comms between the two and speed that things therefore moved. All in all, a positive experience which helped to make what could have been a stressful time (relatively) stress free.
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Anonymous
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They keep you informed all the way through the process (selling), only contacting you when it’s needed. Very patient and thorough in dealing with any questions that I had, especially with it being a probate sale. Would definitely not hesitate in using Manchesters again and would highly recommend to others. Thank you again so much.
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Anonymous
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My family have used their services on many occasions, and have always found them to be highly professional and extremely diligent in all matters.
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Anonymous
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We were selling our mothers house and agreed to get Hannah James / Manchesters to cover as agent and conveyencing solicitors. Our mother moved into a care home. Juat as the first sale was to complete she passed away and the sale failed. Probate then needed to be obtained. Then we hit the property slump due to Ukraine war and we went through competing paper work 3 times before the house sold. James's local knowledge was so useful, covering off vendors questions about covenants and other local quirks. His expertise, patience and sympathetic ear was so reassuring. The use of local solicitors connected to the estate agents was really envaluable
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Anonymous
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Both Andrew and James and the whole team in the office have provided a wonderful service for both the will & probate and the sale of my Aunts house. They have provided an exceptional service with a caring and helpful manor at a difficult time. I cannot highly recommend them enough, for their caring and professional service.
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