"If You Want A Conveyancing Solicitor That
Rips You Off, Baffles You With Jargon And
Makes A Mess Of Your Move...
Then Don't Read On!
Good conveyancing can be cheap these days. You just have to know where to look...
Unfortunately many estate agents & mortgage brokers still recommend conveyancing property solicitors; not on merit but on the size of their referral fee (£600 is not unheard of)!
So if you want to cut the cost of your conveyancing solicitor, online is where you’ll find the best deals.
Of course, instructing a property lawyer over the Internet raises it's own set of questions: "Who are you dealing with?" "Are they any good?" "Are their online quotes accurate?"
To help steer you towards the "best of the net" we've written reviews of the online conveyancing services that we use and rely on daily.
Conveyancing Services - Our Two Favourite!
CompareAndConvey is the UK's #1 conveyancing price comparison site.
You'll find many imitators advertising on Google but none have the same quality of solicitors on offer.
For example, instead of the usual "conveyor belt" call centre rubbish - you'll find well know and trusted conveyancing specialists such as: "Beaumont Legal", "Nigel Broadhead Mynard", "Lawcomm Solicitors" & "FWD Law Associates".
They all provide a quick and reliable conveyancing service and you can even read live reviews on each solicitor from within the CompareAnConvey website.
It's worth noting that all these top quality property solicitors quote "discounted fixed fees" on a "no completion – no fee" basis (backed by genuine service level guarantees).
We continue to find these solicitors are all substantially cheaper through CompareAndConvey compared to going direct.
This is because CompareAnConvey generates large and steady volumes of business - economies of scale allow these solicitors to reduce their operating costs and offer you their services at the cheapest price possible.
It is a mixed blessing that the Internet has turned conveyancing in to such a competitive industry.
On the one hand it has forced down prices but on the other, it has led to most solicitors having to cheat in order to survive.
The nasty practice of quoting very low headline prices but hiding away in the small print (or under a vague supplemental fee section) many £100's of standard and compulsory extras is everywhere – online and in the high street.
The classic set of hidden extra that you will have to pay on any standard transaction being: VAT, dealing with your mortgage lender & filling in your Stamp Duty Land Tax return.
CompareAndConvey is the exception to this worrying trend.
We regularly test the UK's Top 200 conveyancing services and always find the quotes on CompareAndConvey to be fully itemised and simple to understand.
This site is one of the few places where the online conveyancing quote always matches the solicitor's final bill.
For a STRESS-FREE transaction, this service is highly recommended and one that I've personally used on many occasions.
If your priority is to find property lawyers that will ensure your transaction moves along as swiftly as possible, Kitty Pryse-Jones and her team are for you.
MovingAhead are the kind of firm that can restore one's faith in solicitors. They will provide you with a fast, friendly and personal service but are not as competitively priced as the other services mentioned.
Conveyancing Quotes – A Word of Warning!
It's scandalous how many solicitors are out to con you by providing quotes that require a degree in Legal Forensics to enable you to uncover the numerous (and hefty) hidden extras they contain.
Before you commit to using any High Street Solicitor, online conveyancing website or estate agent recommend service, please read our money saving guide:
>> How to Avoid Being Fleeced By Conveyancing Solicitors
that all the conveyancing services reviewed below have committed "no hidden fees" policies and provide fully itemised and transparent quotes.
If you instruct anyone else, make sure they do to otherwise it will cost you ££££'s.
Full Review of the "CompareAndConvey"
Conveyancing Service
CompareAndConvey is basically an "introductory service" for specialist conveyancing solicitors & licensed conveyancers.
They manage a panel of top quality conveyancing firms and their unique conveyancing quote wizard allows you to compare the price and customer feedback of all their specialists, at the touch of a button.
There are many companies similar to CompareAndConvey (you've probably already come across a few online).
However, the reason why we feel they are the best is because they take real care (as opposed to just saying they take care) in handpicking the conveyancers they work with.
They only allow professionals on to their panel that have:
- Signed-up to & consistently met their strict code of practice.
- Embraced all the latest technological advances.
- Been approved by all the major lenders.
- Carry full professional indemnity.
- Are listed with one of the two professional bodies.
Conclusions on the "ConpareAndConvey"
Conveyancing Service
Because legal marketing companies guarantee an agreed volume of work to their panel of conveyancers, they're able to negotiate much better prices than you can as an individual.
With CompareAndConvey this means you have access to the widest range of conveyancing specialists at the most competitive prices. All managed by a market leading company that employs all the latest technological advances.
Here are 5 final points to make about CompareAndConvey:
- They operate on a "no-sale, no-fee" basis.
- They operate 24/7 online case tracking + email & text updates so you'll always know exactly how your case is progressing.
- You will always be given the direct dial number of the solicitor handling your case and their helpdesk is open 7 days a week.
- They are committed to total transparency with their fee quotes & because they itemise all costs, you'll never find any hidden extras (what you're quoted is what you'll pay).
- Their solicitors are on all the major lenders' panels.
Warning! This is a big reason why you should not to use most of the cut price conveyancing referral services found on the web.
Many of the solicitors used by these websites are not on lenders' panels.
If you are buying with a mortgage, your legal bill can double unexpectedly because you'll also have to pay for a solicitor appointed by your lender.
CompareAndConvey is a rare beast in the conveyancing industry because they're one of the only firms that have been able to marry the highest quality of service with a keenness of price.
Full Review of the "MovingAhead"
Conveyancing Service
Moving Ahead is one of the UK's leading specialist firms of conveyancing solicitors.
Here is why they have such an excellent reputation:
- You will have one point of contact with the dedicated member of the firm.
- You will always be able to speak to the solicitor personally dealing with your case (quite rare in this day & age).
- They most certainly do not operate out of call centres.
(Be warned! Many of the largest estate agents refer sellers to call centre based conveyancing operations. Inexperienced trainees staff these "conveyancing factories" so you run the risk of receiving an impersonal & 2nd rate service). - Unlike most solicitors the team at Moving Ahead will always answer your phone calls & return e-mails immediately.
- They provide possibly the fastest & most proactive conveyancing service in the UK.
- They only take on 50-60 cases a month. This means solicitors are never overworked and all cases receive the dedicated attention they deserve.
- Their quotes are totally transparent so you will know up-front exactly how much their service will cost you.
- With Moving Ahead you will never find any hidden-extras in their quote or bill (this is in stark contrast to most conveyancing firms that sneakily try to make an extra buck).
- You can instruct them on a "no sale-no fee" basis so you never lose out if a sale (or purchase) falls through for any reason.
- All communication is via post, phone & e-mail so you never need to visit their office & they can easily deal with any transaction anywhere in the UK.
- They use the latest technology to speed up your transaction & always keep totally informed of progress.
Conclusions on the "MovingAhead"
Conveyancing Service
MovingAhead are definitely not a "bucket-shop" firm or 2nd rate factory conveyancing outfit. In our opinion they are one of the best specialist firms around.
They are cheaper than most high street solicitors and vastly more professional.
If your priority is to find a highly personal and efficient service you can guarantee that MovingAhead will make sure the legal side of your transaction goes as smoothly and quickly as possible.