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Conveyancing solicitors

Super_Whiskey
Super_Whiskey Posts: 246 Forumite
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edited 4 March 2021 at 2:38PM in House buying, renting & selling
Has anyone got any recommendations for online solicitors for a house purchase?

I've done a couple of quotes online and LambertPugh, Muve, Bishopsgate and Homeward Legal have all come up.

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  • kasqueak
    kasqueak Posts: 326 Forumite
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    I used MUVE last year and found them affordable and a good service. Yes I had to chase them up sometimes but I don’t think that’s uncommon with solicitors in general! 
    They were more responsive than the local firm my vendor was using. 
    Easy to communicate via email and online service to track progress and upload docs. 
  • ZappyBoy
    ZappyBoy Posts: 42 Forumite
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    Be prepared to chase chase chase :) 
  • hippocrates1
    hippocrates1 Posts: 354 Forumite
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    All solicitors are online at the moment. What’s wrong with a local firm?
    DIP 09/02/21
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  • MaryNB
    MaryNB Posts: 2,319 Forumite
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    When you are requesting quotes make sure to outline all aspects of your purchase. The flat fee doesn't always allow for things like leaseholds, HTB, gifted deposits etc. I found some solicitors included the extras in their quotes, others didn't until I asked for clarification. 
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