Moving Home? Choosing a Conveyancer
ManishaBhula,Partner,andAnishaAli,TraineeSolicitor,Blandy&Blandy
BUYING or selling property is often considered to be one of life’s more challenging experiences. Our dedicated Residential Property team is committed to ensuring that this isn’t the case.
The saying “you get what you pay for” has never been truer than in the case of conveyancing and choosing a solicitor or conveyancer can sometimes feel like a difficult and daunting decision.
Your adviser is there to ensure that, as a seller or buyer, you and the other parties meet all of the required legal obligations and your rights and interests are protected during this transaction. Failing to identify any issues or risks may leave you exposed, financially and otherwise, immediately or in the future.
Be comfortable that you are comparing like for like when making a final decision, and that any quote includes a comprehensive breakdown of both fees (the amount charged by the conveyancer or solicitor for their services) and disbursements (costs paid on your behalf, including property search fees, registry fees and Stamp Duty (SDLT)).
First impressions can never be repeated. It is important that you can speak to an experienced solicitor or conveyancer when obtaining an estimate and that this is accurate, easy to understand and received promptly. How well things are handled at this early stage is likely to reflect the level of service and the overall experience that you can expect throughout your move, and this may help you to decide whether you feel that you would be in safe hands.
When contacting our team, you will receive a clear and detailed quote, allowing you to review and understand our fees and any associated costs. We will of course be happy to discuss and explain the quote provided and the conveyancing process that follows if needed.
You will enjoy direct contact with the dedicated member of our team dealing with your file on a day-to-day basis and they will keep you informed or answer questions you may have at every stage. Every member of the team can deliver their service at all our offices or remotely – whatever is most convenient for you.
Our award-winning team is one of the most established and experienced in the region. We are accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), which is the recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices.
We have experience in all areas of residential property, including high value properties, auction sales, more complex leases, new build properties, plot sales, probate and matrimonial transfers. More widely, we also work alongside colleagues in our specialist commercial property and planning law teams.
Blandy & Blandy is a leading Thames Valley law firm with offices in Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames and Reading.