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FTB - Selecting a solicitor, where to look?

I have quotes from 2 recommended solicitors. But I'd like a few more. Where do I start to look. I'd prefer a local one so I can physically go there to take documents etc and not do things by post.

Is there a website that lists them all?

Any advice welcome.

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  • Eric1
    Eric1 Posts: 490 Forumite
    dragilex wrote: »
    Is there a website that lists them all?
    I used the Law Society website - "Find a solicitor" link there
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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  • dragilex
    dragilex Posts: 61 Forumite
    Both very helpful links there. Thank you.
  • dragilex
    dragilex Posts: 61 Forumite
    I've had a look I can't find anything to tell what would a good average quote for a solicitor with all disbursements included be?

    I've had a range of quotes from £930-£1110
  • Richard_Webster
    Richard_Webster Posts: 7,646 Forumite
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    I've had a look I can't find anything to tell what would a good average quote for a solicitor with all disbursements included be?

    I've had a range of quotes from £930-£1110

    We don't know the price of the property, whether freehold/leasehold, house/flat, mortgage involved/no mortgage. In some areas further searches will be needed re e.g. mining of various kinds. So giving us a figure of £930-£1110 doesn't tell us enough for any informed comment.
    RICHARD WEBSTER

    As a retired conveyancing solicitor I believe the information given in the post to be useful assuming any properties concerned are in England/Wales but I accept no liability for it.
  • dragilex
    dragilex Posts: 61 Forumite
    We don't know the price of the property, whether freehold/leasehold, house/flat, mortgage involved/no mortgage. In some areas further searches will be needed re e.g. mining of various kinds. So giving us a figure of £930-£1110 doesn't tell us enough for any informed comment.

    Very true

    119000, leasehold, house, mortgage, needs all local searches as no HIP
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