Your Conveyancing Options
When it comes to choosing a conveyancer there are many more options available to the buyer than ever before. Since the industry has been opened to competition, it is no longer necessary to opt for a family or high street solicitor to conduct the conveyancing on your home – although this option does still exist. There are now essentially three types of conveyancing firm.
- A conveyancing factory, despite the less than romantic title, is a viable option that most commonly operates on the Internet. They deal with high volumes of accounts so while this may mean that you don’t get your own dedicated point of contact, it also means a no-move no-fee service with a fixed price guarantee.
- A specialist conveyancing firm also operates in larger volume and deals very specifically with conveyancing and related contracts. Cheaper than a high street solicitor, choosing the right conveyancing firm means shopping around to find one that offers a transparent quote and has a good reputation for providing better than average customer service levels.
- The high street solicitor is the service most widely associated with conveyancing because traditionally they were the only ones that could offer a conveyancing service. Often they are the most expensive option and service levels vary greatly from firm to firm; a situation that has improved recently but is still evident.
When you begin the buying process it is likely that your estate agent and even your mortgage company will provide details of preferred firms. It is not necessary to choose these firms and they are often working on a commission basis so there is no real recommendation. Shop around and get your own deal from the best services you can find.