Instructing a Solicitor may be one of the most crucial stages of the conveyancing process. There are several factors that need to be considered before deciding which solicitor to proceed with and different people may have different preferences. Here are our top tips to consider when choosing the right conveyancer for you:
ReviewsÂ
The first thing people tend look at prior to using a service are reviews. Choosing a Conveyancing Solicitor should be no different. This is easiest way to obtain an honest and transparent overview of experiences that past clients have had with the firm you are looking to appoint.
Communication is key with property transactions. This ensures everyone is aware of suggested home moving dates so this can be coordinated within the chain. This is something that is often reflected in client reviews as this is an important part of the process.
Checking the reviews of a company will help you to determine whether clients have had a positive or negative experience. Platforms such as Review Solicitors are a great tool for choosing your potential conveyancer.
Is it recommended to go with the cheapest option?
The cheapest company/firm in many circumstances is often the favoured option. There are many conveyancing firms offering cheap fees which can look attractive when picking your solicitor.
In order to offer low fees, these firms have to take on high volumes of work in order to make a profit. If you are looking for excellent communication and meeting a preferred timescale, you are unlikely to find this at a firm that offers cheap fees. It is likely that your file handler will have too much work and will not have the time to communicate effectively with you, which could lead to a delay in your preferred home moving date.
Accreditations
Purchasing a property is usually the largest investment that you will make in your lifetime. Therefore, it is so important that the legal work involved in purchasing your prospective property is done properly and correctly. If not done properly, this could result in further legal costs down the line in order to correct mistakes; this can be costly and leave you out of pocket. Choosing an accredited firm can assure you that the legal work will be completed to a high standard.
A Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation is a Law Society quality mark which applies solely to residential conveyancing. By choosing a Conveyancing Solicitor that has been awarded this accreditation, you will know that you are in safe hands because they have the expertise to deliver quality residential conveyancing advice, they are compliant to the Law Society’s regulations, and they do their work to a high standard.
Beyond Conveyancing have been awarded both accreditations.
Modern TechnologyÂ
Efficiency throughout the Conveyancing process can lead to shorter wait time for clients to move home. This means clients can move home quickly and painlessly.
For example, at Beyond Conveyancing, along with Beyond Law Group’s outstanding in-house IT expertise, have introduced facial recognition technology to carry out ID checks on clients’ mobile phones. This offers clients intuitive and secure authentication as well as enhancing the overall client experience making the AML process straightforward.
Speak to the conveyancer that you are looking at using
It is always a good idea to make contact with the different conveyancers you are interested in instructed, as on first impression you may get a good feel for the firm and their attitude. You can discuss with the firm the services they offer as some may be more suited to some than others. For example, some people may want to deal with their conveyancer remotely and complete it all online. Whereas, others may prefer to meet their conveyancer in person and go through the paperwork. You should ensure that the conveyancer you are looking to instruct offer the services that will benefit you.
