How do you find a reputable solicitor for conveyancing

mary

My son's buying a house in Reading. Put in an offer yesterday which was accepted but doesn't have a solicitor. His friend recommended one they used up in Aberdeen. I would have thought a local solicitor with local knowledge would be preferable. However, how do you go about finding one fairly quickly. Any suggestions welcome

Pressleyno1

Well I'm looking for a solicitor too, I'm just outside Edinburgh. However, we CANNOT use an English solicitor, so I doubt you'd be able to use a Scottish one. Plus the fact it'd be better if it was local, incase you needed to goto the office etc.

Robert_Sterling

Ask the estate agent. The estate agent will probably get some commision from the solicitor.

john_bradley_3

It is important to point out that solicitors who are recommended by the estage agent may not be as independent as you might like. My advice is to get a recommendation from someone you know who has moved recently.

jellyfish1_2

Hi I ask the Law society to give you the names of some law firms that do conveyancing work. You don't really need a local firm as eveything can be done by telephone or post. It is often cheaper to shop around, look further afield and get a number of quotes. You can even see if a particular firm will match the quote you have. Conveyancers are likely to be more expensive than a law firm with a conveyancing department. Also the bank may recommend a firm but I have found the costs are more than when I find one myself.

Bossyboots

You can get the names of the solicitors in your area of choice by going onto the Law Society website and selecting the option "Choosing and Using a Solicitor". There is then a comprehensive search facility that will give you the nearest 100 to the area you choose.