conveyancers

markharriers

Hi i have just sold my house and had my offer accepted on the house i want.

I have rang my local conveyancers for quotes but they are extremely high compared to online quotes. I just wondered if anyone had used on line conveyaners and would share there experiences with me, possible recommend one?

Many thanks in advance

hazyjo

If you search the site for 'online conveyancers', there are tonnes of mentions. This, for example, gives a few answers/suggestions:


https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5445792


The biggest concern is the lack of training/experience/qualifications of who you end up dealing with, and it could work like a call centre and you deal with different people, plus there are often hidden or extra costs.


I'd pick a local solicitor any day over online.


Jx

vansboy

Local solicitor, who you can actually talk to in real life and drop off any paperwork, deal with questions in person.

Or maybe estate agents recommend, possibly their own, will let you have the benefit of them having chance to chase things directly, on your behalf.

VB

G_M

Make sure the quotes are like-for-like and all-inclusive. Many online quotes exclude certain items (hidden in the terms of business), so tht the quote seems cheap. But the final bill may be quite different.

david1951

If money is tight then by all means choose a cheap solicitor - they can be fine.

However, if/when things go wrong local solicitors are worth the extra money. They negotiate for you, respond to the estate agent, get back to you within hours rather than days, etc. They have saved my sale/purchase on a few occasions.

"You get what you pay for" is never more true than when you employ people who charge by the hour.