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saxo_appeal
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Hi guys
We have been given a few quotes when searching for Solicitors in our area (Conveyancing)
Two in our home town have stated £2550 and the other £2800
The one in Glasgow, which the new build sales advisor recommended, can do the work/fees for £2040
We are now in two minds who to use, do we use our local Solicitor, which we can walk into, or use the Solicitor in Glasgow and most, if not everything, will be over telephone/Email
Any advise would be helpful everyone
We have been given a few quotes when searching for Solicitors in our area (Conveyancing)
Two in our home town have stated £2550 and the other £2800
The one in Glasgow, which the new build sales advisor recommended, can do the work/fees for £2040
We are now in two minds who to use, do we use our local Solicitor, which we can walk into, or use the Solicitor in Glasgow and most, if not everything, will be over telephone/Email
Any advise would be helpful everyone
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I'd always pick a local one I can walk into/drop things off/collect things.saxo_appeal wrote: »The one in Glasgow, which the new build sales advisor recommended, can do the work/fees for £2040
When you say 'recommended', do you mean they're associated or linked to the developer? I'd not touch with a bargepole if so. How can they have your best interests at heart if they work for the developer? You need a totally independent solicitor who is on your side.2024 wins: *must start comping again!*0 -
I'd go for one you have found yourself, not developer recommended one.0
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Also, Look at the breakdowns of costs and make sure you're comparing like with like eg the lbtt and registration costs are the same no matter where you go, it's the legal fees you want to compare, and any extras which one might have included but not the other.0
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The Solicitors in Glasgow have no connection to the build
It's Mcvay and Murricane who they have advised
Just looked at reviews and they seem pretty good
We have sourced quotes from Thorntons and Connelly Yeoman0 -
Are you in Scotland? So your 'local ones' are in Scotland? If not, remember the Scottish system is different so you need a solcitor familiar with that system.
having said that, a local one you can visit is preferable especially if there's a problem you want to discuss face to face.
If getting a mortage, check they are on your lender's panel.
Compare quotes for 'extras' - read
http://www.theadvisory.co.uk/conveyancing-quote.php0 -
Yes in Scotland, We have decided to go with Mcvey and Murricane which is based in Glasgow
They seem to get a whole load of good reviews0
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