Four signs of a professional property solicitor

Working with a professional property solicitor will help the conveyancing process run smoothlyWe all want to work with professional and reliable people in our lives. This is particularly true during a house move when you want the entire process to go smoothly – after all, there’s a lot at stake.

One area where homeowners commonly worry is dealing with a property solicitor to undertake conveyancing. Conveyancing is the legal and administrative process associated with buying and selling a home and is an essential part of any house move.

If you happen to deal with a rogue or inexperienced property solicitor you may find things going wrong, causing you not only stress but also potential financial damage. That’s why it’s important to work with only professional and reliable solicitors that take your conveyancing seriously.

Here are four ways to spot a professional:

They send a client care letter
Client care letters are sent after initial instruction and include a full breakdown of costs – including disbursements – along with details on how to make a formal and informal complaint if you are not happy with the service received. These should be courteous, functional and professional.

Regulated by the SRA
The Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) is a recognised UK body that raises standards for solicitors and ensures they work within acceptable professional boundaries at all times. Only work with solicitors that have SRA membership as this not only gives you confidence of their experience but also provides another avenue to redress grievance if you run into difficulties.

Client testimonials
Don’t be afraid to ask for client testimonials – good property solicitors maintain records as they realise the importance of good reviews. Ask to see evidence of previous successes too, or request to be put in touch with previous customers who you can question directly.

You’re kept informed regularly
Ask your property solicitor to tell you how often they’ll contact you. Professional solicitors will maintain regular contact, letting you know how your case is progressing and giving you ample time to complete your own conveyancing requirements, such as signing contracts. It may also be worth clarifying with your solicitor the most appropriate methods of communications. Some, for example, do everything via email while others using ‘snail’ mail.

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