Top Ten Tips For Choosing A Conveyancing Solicitor
Top Ten Tips For Choosing A Conveyancing Solicitor – WebWire (press release)
The right conveyancer can provide expert support and guidance to make the entire process as simple and hassle free as possible. Here are the top ten tips for choosing a conveyancing solicitor.
Buying a new home is one of the most significant experiences that most people will have and it can be something of a nerve-wracking time. The right conveyancer can provide expert support and guidance to make the entire process as simple and hassle free as possible. Here are the top ten tips for choosing a conveyancing solicitor. 1. Do some research into different types of conveyancing services. Whilst traditionally, conveyancing might have been carried out by your local high street solicitor, these days there are many different types of conveyancing to choose from. Internet conveyancers have become popular thanks to offers of low prices and speedy delivery, but make sure that you’re getting the full range of services included in your package, no matter how low the cost. 2. Don’t just make the decision on cost alone. No one wants to spend any more than they have to on conveyancing fees but sometimes opting for the cheapest deal can leave you with lots of ‘added extras’ at the end of the transaction that end up making it much more expensive. Ensure that everything you want included in the service will be, and be wary of trying to save a few pounds at the expense of your peace of mind. 3. Don’t take the first offer. It’s important that you get a few quotes before deciding which one to go for. Every quote should be the same so make sure that the legal fees, disbursements and VAT are included in each one. 4. Research what happens if it all goes wrong. Although you might think that if a transaction falls through for you that’s the end of the matter, the conveyancer you’re using might have spent a lot of time working on your transaction and you may still owe them for the fees. Check up front what the situation is in terms of a sale or purchase not completing – do you have a ‘no move no fee’ deal and what does that mean? Even if you don’t have to pay legal fees if the deal falls through, will you still have to pay search fees, such as disbursements for example? 5. Make sure that you read the small print. There can often be some confusion when it comes to what is included in the cost of the fee for conveyancing. Obviously lawyer’s fees will be part of that but make sure that your quote lists the disbursements too, so that you aren’t caught out by hidden costs. Don’t be afraid to challenge anything that looks suspicious – some firms may offer rock bottom fee quotes only to then try and recoup the lower amount by charging costs that should be part of the fee as ‘disbursements.’ 6. If you’re relying on a referral then make sure it’s genuine.