Instructing a conveyancing solicitor. Legal & General?

Redbeard2588

Hello all, first post, thanks for reading.

I'm just beginning the process of buying my first flat and have had confirmation that my offer has been accepted by the vendor.
I now need to instruct a solicitor and have been recommended firm "Legal & General" by my broker. I can't find a single review through Google that actually relates to their conveyancing department so wondered if anybody has had any past experience, good or bad and would be able to share with me.

Also if anybody has recently used a conveyancing solicitor and would like to recommend them please feel free to do so here!

Thanks,
Rob

benjus

Looks like the broker's after a nice kickback: http://www.legalandgeneral.com/mortgageclub/da/additional-services/conveyancing/ - and the actual work could go to any one of several companies.

I'd recommend a proper high street solicitor. Doesn't have to be local but it simplifies some parts of the process if it is. Go and talk to some companies and see if you like the look of them.

Redbeard2588

Thanks Benjus.

That's not a surprise to me that the broker would do well out of me choosing to deal with the recommended firm. My concern lies with them doing an efficient job. Do you know where I could find some feedback on firms to make the decision on who to appoint easier?
And I take on your point in local solicitors, but again... Just don't know how to work out if they're Cowboys or a competently run organisation!