Solicitors you would recommend for conveyancing? Megathread NO QUOTES

[Jeffrey Shaw 90]

we used Taylor and Emmett for our house purchase, and found them to be fine.

Yes. They're one of the oldest-established Sheffield firms.

[NB: only one T in 'Emmet']

[nightrider 13]

As the title says :-)

 

Our agent is pushing us to go with countrywide, but the internet is full of terrible reviews about them. My husband signed up with them on Monday, but I've just called to cancel after reading the poor reviews.

 

People seem to think going with a local lawyer is the best idea.

 

Thanks in advance :-)

 

I used Norrie, Waite and Slater recently and found them very good. Cost was around £700.

[GerryBooth 10]

I use Nick Elliot at Norrie, Waite and Slator. Good service and price.

 

But as for Taylor and Emmet? 6 months in and they can't get a land registry problem sorted for their seller. I will give them till October then I am going to pull out. 8 months is more than enough.

[Jeffrey Shaw 90]

But as for Taylor and Emmet? 6 months in and they can't get a land registry problem sorted for their seller. I will give them till October then I am going to pull out. 8 months is more than enough.

But the problem might not be of their making, you know.

[stylefree 14]

has anyone used homeward legal conveyancing as i cannot find any reviews for them.

they do say they have offices in sheffield , but i cannot locate any

[Jeffrey Shaw 90]

has anyone used homeward legal conveyancing as i cannot find any reviews for them.

they do say they have offices in sheffield , but i cannot locate any

Many such internet-only firms advertise that sort of thing.

Regard them as 'execution only': they might do the basics OK but you'll possibly get little personalised advice and there might be no-one local on whom you can call even by appointment.

[slordy71 10]

i would avoid all bulk conveyancers i once had a purchaser that used DLA in Manchester through countrywide i think, it was a nightmare, now have another ongoing at the moment who used a well known firm but it turns out they have a bulk office in manchester and thats now dragging!! frustrating

[stylefree 14]

how would you know if its bulk conveyancer

[Jeffrey Shaw 90]

how would you know if its bulk conveyancer

Some clues: non-local address and telephone number.

Also see the "Find A Solicitor" facility which shows the firm's true location: http://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk/

[qazitory 10]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but does anyone have any recent recommendations for a solictor?

[YSISecurity 10]

Just used Michael Ward in Hillsborough for a FTB, offer to complete in 7 weeks! Sent all paperwork quick and kept upto date on progress.

[d71146 10]

wake smth - 0114 2666660

 

I agree Wake Smith are on the ball.