How to choose a conveyancing solicitor

Selling your home can be a challenging time, but two crucial decisions will make the world of difference to your experience.

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The difference between getting a great deal on your property and ending up with no deal will lie in your choice of estate agent. A smooth and less stressful transaction will be determined by your selection of conveyancing solicitor.

What are conveyancing solicitors and what is their role?

Conveyancing is legal parlance for transferring property from one owner to another. A conveyancer can also be referred to as a property solicitor and will handle the following for you:

– Management of contracts.
– Provision of legal advice.
– Local council searches.
– Land Registry.
– Control of the transfer of funds to pay for your property.

The legal professionals at companies such as Sam Conveyancing are conveyancing solicitors and play an important role in progressing your transactions to a successful end. Picking the right conveyancing solicitors to represent you in your milestone move is vital and will mean less work and needless hassle at your end, so here are the top tips when it comes to choosing a property solicitor:

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1. There is no greater accolade than personal recommendation, so ask friends, family and colleagues who they used.

2. Prior to instructing a solicitor, check whether they have a system in place to view/check the progress of your sale or purchase. Communication is crucial, so understanding the maximum timeframe within which they promise to get back to you will take the stress out of getting answers to your questions.

3. It is wholly reasonable to ask your solicitor whether they will be taking any planned leave during the period when you are looking to buy or sell. When nearing the exchange of contracts, the last thing you want to discover is that your assigned conveyancer is away without cover.

4. Research your shortlist and ensure your chosen property specialist is a member of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, Law Society of England and Wales/Law Society of Scotland, and a member of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

5. Ask the other professional parties working towards your sale or purchase. Estate agents and mortgage advisors will have experienced a host of solicitors and conveyancers, good and bad, and have a vested interest in making your life easier and increasing your chances of property success.