solicitors in Birmingham

Addy1

Can anyone recommend a solicitor in Birmingham? I would prefer a local firm.
I have rang round for a few quotes, but don't have any personal recommendations as none of my friends have bought a house yet!
Preferably cheap but obviously need good service too.
Also one that includes all the costs (eg photocopying) in their quote as I don't want to get stuck with loads of extras.

House 135k freehold, straightforward sale with mortgage, nothing to sell.

Thanks

homer_j_3

What was the best quote you have got?

Addy1

Most were around 400-500 for their fees, plus all other costs and stamp duty.

One was 350 for their costs as they had a promotion running. This seemed the best obviously and they were very friendly but that means nothing;)

Doozergirl

Thursfields in Kidderminster are very efficient. They aren't the cheapest though.

Kerwoods in Redditch have been our buyers'/vendors' solicitors on several occassions and things have been pretty stress free and quick. They're either very good or they don't ask enough questions!

homer_j_3

I did a quote on the system that I use and I found a firm in Birmingham with an 85% recommendation level that was about £570-90 all in.

System I use is all inclusive so that would be final price.

There was one in Coventry that had a 92% recommendation level - not much diff in price either.

When you are getting quotes, you need to ask them to send you a full quote.

Addy1

They were all quoting nearer to £800-1000 all inclusive +stamp duty.
Mostly they did give me all inclusive costs but I kept getting all confused because some added stamp duty, some didn't.

homer_j_3

Sorry, when you said straight forward sale, I thought you were selling. Clearly misunderstood.

£2070 all inc (not local) with 85% recommendation level

one in birmingham was 2147 all inc.

Apologies for the confusion. Hope that helps you measure what is good value.

Addy1

Sorry didn't make that clear at all when I read it back!

Thanks for that.