Property Solicitors near me
Before the advent of mass computerisation, the internet and online conveyancing solicitors, the accepted answer to the question of finding conveyancing solicitors near me would have have been either to consult your local phone book and/or business pages or indeed just to take a walk down your local high street to find your conveyancer near me.
In fact it would be quite easy to argue that you benefit far more from modern electronic checking procedures which are just as, if not more, rigorous and reliable and certainly far more speedy than they were prior to more modern times.
Although local knowledge becomes critical when it comes to a RICS surveyor who carries out a home buyers survey on your behalf, your solicitor in all cases, whether they're a 'conveyancing solicitor near me' or based 200 miles away will carry out their work by processing standard documents and forms, virtually all of which can be obtained and/or transmitted electronically.
There is genuinely no need for them to be based locally and you'll most often find not only that conveyancer near me will charge extra for business with you conducted 'in person' - such as ID checking - and that their time is better spent focusing on the documentation described. We welcome queries from our clients and act as the vital link between you and your solicitor which not only means you're kept in the loop but also that your solicitor is fully engaged in getting your move completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
What are the Pros and Cons of using a solicitor near you?
The Pros of using property solicitors near me
- You may Know your local conveyancing solicitors - this is a huge benefit if you know your solicitor already, especially if it is a small community where you live.
- You can drop your documents and ID off - losing your original ID and documents is always a worry, so being able pop in to your local conveyancing solicitors office helps alleviate this issue (although with scanned ID and online ID checks the worry of loss passport is a thing of the past).
The Cons of using property solicitors near me
- Not on your mortgage lender's panel - local law firms are often smaller with fewer principals which may exclude them from working with certain major high street solicitors. Click here to read more about which mortgage lender panels solicitors can and can't work on.
- Taking time off from work - it isn't always easy to visit your solicitor and having to seem them 2 or 3 times during the conveyancing process may add a strain onto your work life, or may even be unachievable because you live abroad.
- Locally inexperienced - your local solicitor may not be experienced in conveyancing and may have a better legal knowledge in an other area of law.
- Less competition, higher prices - with less competition your local solicitor's legal fees are most likely going to cost more.
Find a local conveyancing solicitor near me
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Are local conveyancing solicitors fees more expensive?
Local or high street solicitors conveyancing costs can often be more than those of online conveyancing solicitors and there are a number of reasons why. They may handle less cases or be working on a referral arrangement with a local estate agent - read our article on being forced to use an estate agents referred solicitor
Do you really need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor near you?
Our head office is in Sunningdale, however we have helped thousands of clients move home throughout England and Wales. From our experience being local has never supported ensuring our clients have good communication, exchange quickly and pay a competitive price. If you'd like a fixed fee conveyancing quote for your move then why don't you run a free quote now and see how much you can save in costs and gain in our experience of helping clients move home.
* Fixed Fee – No Sale No Fee – We cover the whole of England & Wales
