Buying a home is one of the most significant purchases you will make in your life. As a result, you want to be sure it is handled as skillfully as possible. Choosing the right solicitor can be challenging. Should you rely on the recommendation of family and friends, or do your own research? There are so many considerations to take into account, from pricing and location to experience and even fit - how do you choose the solicitor that is right for you?
In this post, we set out some of the main things you should take into account before you choose your conveyancing solicitor. It could make all the difference to your experience when buying a property.
Cost
Many people phone round a number of local firms to get the cheapest price, and while it is always prudent to get a price comparison, there are other factors to consider which may be more critical. The legal process of conveyancing can be complicated with several steps involved, and you should have confidence in the firm you choose to carry out the transaction - not just the price.
Type of Firm
This may, of course, depend on your personal preference. Many people like to know who they are dealing with and work directly with one lawyer. However, often, this can slow down the process, and they may be less communicative than you would like as they are doing all of the work themselves. Working with an experienced residential property team can ensure your transaction runs smoothly and efficiently. It also means that when your lawyer is unavailable, another member of the team can answer any questions you may have or check the progress of your case.
Type of Practitioner
Once you have submitted an offer and the offer has been accepted, the conveyancing process begins. When choosing the practitioner, you wish to carry out the work for you; you have the option of a licenced conveyancer, a solicitor or a property lawyer.
All solicitors are qualified to carry out conveyancing transactions. However, only a property lawyer has specialism and experience in conveyancing. This may not seem like a big deal, but it can make all the difference to ensuring that your transaction is completed without any undue delay and that the work is carried out correctly.
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