Any solicitor recommendations? (Portsmouth area)

Taiko

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations, as I'm going to be buying a flat soon. Mortgage agreed, just want solicitors in place before I start offering.

I've heard some horror stories about larger online firms, so would ideally prefer something local, as there may be a complication in this.

Taiko

As an aside, any idea what sort of cost would be reasonable? Flat I'm purchasing has just over 50 years on the lease, but I do have a mortgage AIP for it. Vendor is deceased, which might make it slightly more complicated.

EatingGlitter

I've heard Biscoes are quite good, particularly their North End branch.

casper_g

Richard Webster in Southampton (not very far away from Portsmouth) posts on here quite a lot. If I was buying a house in the area I'd definitely get a quote from him on the strength of the advice he offers here.

Taiko

Thanks, sent Richard a PM, and googled him to request a quote through that method. Can usually trust MSE for advice.

ingey.uk

Andrews and Andrews "A2" have always proved helpfull in the past for me and my family lol

remember a indictment isnt a conviction

there are three sides to every case

1)your version
2)the courts version
3)the truth

tell your lawyer every thing and they will help you find a version of the truth to get you off lol

Richard_Webster

Andrews and Andrews "A2" have always proved helpfull in the past for me and my family lol

remember a indictment isnt a conviction

there are three sides to every case

1)your version
2)the courts version
3)the truth

tell your lawyer every thing and they will help you find a version of the truth to get you off lol

Errr......what has any of this got to do with buying a house or flat?

And thank you to casper_G for putting in a good word for me!

iB1

I used Kirklands in Totton for my recent purchase. They're a small set-up but were very quick and helpful with any queries that I had

Taiko

Just waiting for my 3rd quote to come back, as I had Richard's through this morning. Thanks for the help everyone.

sonastin

casper_g wrote: »

Richard Webster in Southampton (not very far away from Portsmouth) posts on here quite a lot. If I was buying a house in the area I'd definitely get a quote from him on the strength of the advice he offers here.

Was going to say exactly the same thing! My boyf's place is in that area and when (if) he comes to sell, I definitely plan to get a quote from Richard, based on the quality of his posts on here.

jamesperrett

I've used Graham Winslade at Blake Lapthorn twice now. Possibly he was a little cautious the first time but it was a fairly unusual purchase and everything worked out fine.

James.