This review is for a different branch.
As first-time buyers, we were really hoping for a supportive and smooth conveyancing experience, but unfortunately, our experience with Holden Smith, and particularly Lucy Warburton from the Huddersfield's site, left us feeling frustrated and let down.
There were long periods of poor communication, delays, and a lack of clarity throughout the 5-month conveyancing process. We often had to chase updates multiple times, and we rarely felt informed or guided and at several points, our emails went unanswered for weeks. Even after submitting signed documents, we waited over two working weeks with no progress until we directly emailed Holden Smith’s directors.
To Lucy’s credit, once things finally moved forward she acted quickly to help us complete. But the long period of stress and uncertainty leading up to that point could have been avoided with better communication and a more proactive service.
We did raise an official complaint which also took over 4 months to be acknowledged but eventually we did settle the case and have received an apology for their poor service and a gesture of good will handled by their Operations Manager Julie which was much appreciated and awaited.
We’re grateful to now be in our new home, but sadly we cannot recommend Holden Smith or Lucy Warburton based on our experience.